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Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic fishing comp end...

April 9, 2019

The 2019 Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic was one of the most strongly contested in the fishing tournament’s 13 years with a tie for Champion Boat Over Eight Metres and…

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Williamstown to host free fish event with Bachar

April 5, 2019

Fishing and footy fans looking for family fun can visit Gem Pier in Williamstown (Vic) on Sunday 5 May for a free VicFishKids event with AFL hero and Victorian Fisheries…

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Whittley secures strong future in SA

March 26, 2019

Whittley Marine, Australia’s largest trailerable fibreglass boat builder, has secured a strong future in South Australia, with the announcement that Volvo Penta Centre, Don Morton Marine will represent the brand…

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Trailer Boat show returns to Rosehill Gardens Race...

March 26, 2019

The Rosehill Trailer Boat Show in Sydney makes its much-anticipated return to Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 6 and 7 April 2019 between 10am and 5pm, featuring more than 30 exhibitors…

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RACV reveals Victoria’s best and worst boat ramp...

March 25, 2019

New research from RACV Marine has revealed the best and worst boat ramps across Victoria. The first survey of its kind from RACV, which polled 1300 respondents, asked boat ramp…

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Wellcraft welcomes Sundance to their distribution ...

March 24, 2019

With 60 years of innovative boat design and engineering, Wellcraft is one of the best-known brands in the marine industry. From a legacy of hull design breakthroughs that changed recreational…

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New and improved Fishing Guide, out now

March 22, 2019

The 2019 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide has been revamped and is now available from tackle stores across the state and via the Victorian Fisheries Authority website. Published annually, the free…

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Womens recreational fishing network celebrates a b...

March 21, 2019

The Women in Recreational Fishing Network (WIRF) celebrated its first birthday by hosting a special angling event on International Women’s Day on 8 March at Karkarook Lake in Melbourne. Minister…

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SCIBS dedicates massive space for trailerables

March 20, 2019

Trailerable boat exhibitors will occupy an incredible 20,000sqm at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), a prime piece of real estate befitting the industry’s fastest growing segment. Those…

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National 4x4 Outdoors Show Boating and Fishing Exp...

March 20, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 National 4×4 Outdoors Show Boating & Fishing Expo at the Brisbane Showgrounds, 5 – 7 April. Queensland’s premier outdoors lifestyle exhibition, the…

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New fishing custom plates a real catch

March 15, 2019

The Victorian Government is encouraging anglers to go hook, line and sinker and proudly show everyone on the road how much they love fishing. Minister for Roads and Minister for…

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Inaugural Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show announ...

March 10, 2019

Unified Events, creators of unique events designed to inspire and engage, is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show this October. A boat…

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2 boat shows, 2 states, 1 big weekend

March 6, 2019

Two big shows in two different states over one big weekend. The Rosehill Trailer Boat Show in Sydney, 6 & 7 April and the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing &…

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4x4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo

February 27, 2019

A host of new special guests will join Australia’s premier line-up of 4×4 experts, fisherman and outdoor cooking specialists at this year’s National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo,…

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Marine electronics leader supports future of kayak...

February 25, 2019

Raymarine Equips World Kayak Fishing Champion and Sponsors Team USA Kayak Bass Within the hierarchy of fishing craft, kayaks are extremely economical, easy to transport and store, and afford access…

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GoFish Nagambie Regional Boat Show

February 24, 2019

April 25 – April 28 2019 – Nagambie Lakes, Nagambie VIC What sets the GoFish Nagambie Regional Boat Show apart from others, is all the moving parts and pieces that…

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NSW Game Fishing tournament cancelled

February 22, 2019

On the afternoon of Thursday, February 22, 2019, the New South Wales Game Fishing Association (NSWGFA) made the prudent decision to cancel the impending Interclub tournament at Port Stephens. Naturally,…

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Versatile new Shoreline 86 powered by Yanmar

February 14, 2019

A new multi-purpose fishing vessel paired with Yanmar 6AYEM-GT series engines is set to create waves in Western Australia’s marine industry. Shoreline Marine Fabrication based in Henderson built the 86-foot,…

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Charges and car seized for illegal nets

February 14, 2019

Two people are facing serious charges after a good Samaritan’s phone call to 13FISH early Sunday helped Fisheries Officers locate an illegal net containing more than 1,000 juvenile bream at…

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Two arrested, vehicle and dive equipment seized

January 25, 2019

An observant member of the public’s phone call to 13FISH (133474) early this week has helped uncover an illegal abalone fishing operation in Melbourne’s inner west. Victorian Fisheries Authority Acting…

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Rate your ramp - Boaters views count

January 23, 2019

The recent Ramp Rage campaign in Victoria was aimed at getting the Victorian Government to spend the $27million it collects annually from boaters, on boating infrastructure. Prior to the recent…

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Escape with ET marks 20 year milestone

January 21, 2019

For two decades, Escape with ET, an Australian fishing show hosted by Andrew Ettingshausen, has been broadcast on national television. Andrew Ettingshausen (ET) is at the pinnacle of filming the 20th…

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Anglers praised during Operation Abate

January 19, 2019

The Victorian recreational fishing community is being praised for doing the right thing and largely sticking by catch limits following the completion of Operation Abate, during which nearly 2,700 anglers…

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Rye Boat Ramp officially launched

December 10, 2018

On Friday 30 November 2018, Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor David Gill and Nepean Ward Councillor Hugh Fraser joined key stakeholders and the community to officially celebrate the completion of…

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2019 Sanctuary Cove boat show launched

December 4, 2018

On the back of a 30th year celebration edition that saw more than 45,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors and collective sales worth hundreds of millions of dollars, marine companies can now…

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Zulu victorious at Lizard Island

November 27, 2018

The 32nd annual Iron Jack Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic, 13 to 20 October, was won by champion game fishing boat, ZULU, a 54ft custom-built Assegai, considered one of the most…

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Ramp Rage campaign gets results

November 15, 2018

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has been the driving force of a ‘Ramp Rage’ campaign to get Victorian Government and the State Opposition to commit to spending the…

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Patriot Games strikes deep in Arnhem Land

November 14, 2018

After racing the challenging Dingy Derby, Patriot Games set out to Arnhem land with a couple of Stacer 349 Territory Strikers for an overland tinnie tour. Patriot Games follows the…

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Rock Lobster Season opens Friday

November 12, 2018

Keen recreational fishers are checking their dive gear and rigging their hoop nets ahead of season opening for rock lobster this Friday, 16 November. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis…

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Australian Family’s Favourite Bowrider

November 7, 2018

The Quintrex Freestyler is officially Australia’s favourite bowrider. Since March of 2017, boaters across the country have been enthralled with the new innovative Apex hull design. Engineered for family fun,…

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