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Tuna Champions caring for prized catch

August 23, 2019

Recreational game fishers in Portland (Vic) will be encouraged to properly handle their Southern bluefin tuna catch as part of the national Tuna Champions campaign. Minister for Fishing and Boating…

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Spring into kids fishing events

August 22, 2019

Families in Victoria keen to learn more about fishing with the kids this spring can cast their eyes towards four free fishing events that will run from September to December.VicFishKids…

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Brisbane Boat Show opens tomorrow

August 22, 2019

23 – 25 August, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank The Brisbane Boat Show commences tomorrow (Friday) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank, doors open from…

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Ramp fees abolished across Mornington Peninsula

August 19, 2019

The Victorian Government is delivering on its election commitment to make boating more affordable and accessible by abolishing parking and launching fees on the Mornington Peninsula. Minister for Fishing and…

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Duo arrested for illegal fish sales

July 25, 2019

Two men were arrested by Fisheries Officers and Investigators in Melbourne’s western suburbs on Wednesday for allegedly buying and selling fish illegally. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Manager Statewide Investigations Group…

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Brisbane Boat Show Tickets go on Sale

July 19, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for Queensland’s most comprehensive boating show. The Brisbane Boat Show runs from 23 until 25 August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank.…

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Victorians hooked on fishing

July 19, 2019

The Andrews Labor Government has released a new fishing-themed custom number plate to give all recreational fishers the chance to show everyone on the road how much they love fishing.…

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Survey of boaters and fishers gets underway

July 10, 2019

A new survey of recreational fishers and boaters gets underway this month to better understand the social and economic value of these pastimes in Victoria. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO…

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Adventures abound at Sydney Boat Show

July 10, 2019

The Sydney International Boat Show, 01 – 05 August at the International Convention Centre Sydney, presents an impressive line-up of speakers, each with their own tales of adventure and achievement,…

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Cheetahs spotted swimming at Lake Purrumbete

July 6, 2019

Freshwater fishers are rejoicing the first ever large-scale stocking of cheetah trout into an Australian waterway this week with 1,600 released into Lake Purrumbete, near Camperdown. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA)…

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Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show

July 5, 2019

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria is now taking applications to exhibit from marine industry providers at the inaugural Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show.  The Lake Eildon Boating and…

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Keeping anglers in their element

July 5, 2019

Making smarter choices on the water starts with making smarter choices with respect to your fishing electronics. The new Raymarine ‘Element HV’ sonar/GPS is available in 7, 9 and 12-inch…

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