Queensland's shark control program, which has caused a bit of controversy, is back under the spotlight. According to reports in the Courier Mail, Shark catch numbers more than doubled along the state’s coastline last year, with Mackay being crowned the "shark capital" of Queensland. 

Andrew Camilleri is the co-owner of Reef Marine Mackay and joins Burty to chat more about this issue.

Queensland's shark control program, which has caused a bit of controversy, is back under the spotlight. According to reports in the Courier Mail,&nbsp;Shark catch numbers more than doubled along the state&rsquo;s coastline last year, with Mackay being crowned the "shark capital" of Queensland.&nbsp;
Andrew Camilleri is the co-owner of Reef Marine Mackay and joins Burty to chat more about this issue.

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Where is the "shark capital" of Queensland?

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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If you looked up at the night sky across much of Australia last week, from Tasmania right up to Queensland, you might’ve seen something pretty incredible!

The Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, put on a rare light show. The night sky was lit up in pinks, purples and greens — and in places where you’d normally never expect to see it.

But how was it triggered? And why was it here in Australia?

To help us understand what caused it — and why it showed up over Australia — we’re joined by Dr Benjamin Pope, Associate Professor at Macquarie University.

If you looked up at the night sky across much of Australia last week, from Tasmania right up to Queensland, you might&rsquo;ve seen something pretty incredible!
The Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, put on a rare light show.&nbsp;The night sky was lit up in pinks, purples and greens &mdash; and in places where you&rsquo;d normally never expect to see it.
But how was it triggered?&nbsp;And why was it here in Australia?
To help us understand what caused it &mdash; and why it showed up over Australia &mdash; we&rsquo;re joined by Dr Benjamin Pope, Associate Professor at Macquarie University.

Where is the "shark capital" of Queensland?

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