The government is making shark-spotting drones permanent at 20 beaches, but even the best tech has a battery life and a bedtime. 

Paul Burt weighed up the "mental" safety of traditional nets against the high-tech eyes in the sky that still can’t patrol 24/7.

The government is making shark-spotting drones permanent at 20 beaches, but even the best tech has a battery life and a bedtime.&nbsp;
Paul Burt weighed up the "mental" safety of traditional nets against the high-tech eyes in the sky that still can&rsquo;t patrol 24/7.

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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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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Why Queensland is spending $88 million on a "permanent" shark war

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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.

FULL SHOW: Step Outside with Paul Burt, April 4th, 2026

A Bondi life guard by the name of Quinn Darragh pushed his body to the absolute limit.

Quinn set off to swim 24 hours straight with no breaks in Bondi, completing over 700 metres per lap! This was all to raise funds for Ocean Heroes - a charity supporting neurodivergent children through surfing programs. 

Quinn joins Burty to explain more about this incredible effort.

A Bondi life guard by the name of Quinn Darragh pushed his body to the absolute limit.
Quinn set off to swim 24 hours straight with no breaks in Bondi, completing over 700 metres per lap! This was all to raise funds for Ocean Heroes - a charity supporting neurodivergent children through surfing programs.&nbsp;
Quinn joins Burty to explain more about this incredible effort.

Why Queensland is spending $88 million on a "permanent" shark war

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