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A stinger net was installed at Nightcliff Beach at a cost of $30,000 in 1987 but in its first year racked up a damage bill of $40,000.
Source: ABC News | Duration: 4min 11sec
Topics: environment, human-interest, darwin-0800
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Why aren't there stinger nets at Darwin beaches?
By Neda Vanovac
Darwin's beaches are stunning, and yet usually completely devoid of swimmers. Will it ever be possible to net the beaches like in northern Queensland so that people can swim without fear of deadly jellyfish stings or crocodile attacks?
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