Fishing

Boating fees reinvested back into boating

October 13, 2020

The Victorian Government will deliver on its promise to reinvest boating fees directly back into the industry, with a new dedicated fund set to invest millions of dollars back into…

Download Boating Vic to get your boat back in acti...

October 8, 2020

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is encouraging boaters to prepare their vessels to head back out on the water after a delayed start to the 2020-21 boating season. Gareth Johnson, Recreational…

Stonker rainbows released for Metro family fun

October 7, 2020

Eighteen Metropolitan Family Fishing Lakes are currently being stocked with 500 ‘stonker’ rainbow trout to bolster recreational fishing fun with some big catches. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said…

Boating when you don’t have a boat

September 30, 2020

Boating without a boat in Australia has never been a problem for Aussies. The practice of boating has been long associated with the outdoor loving nature of our culture. Across…

From our family to yours, love CSMR

September 28, 2020

“The past few months have taught us all to cherish our families. Spending time together, playing together, laughing together and in some cases, like ours, surviving together. If we have learned…

Chaparral Australia takes top dealer gong

September 28, 2020

Chaparral Australia has won its 6th International Dealer of the Year Award at the 55th Annual Dealer Conference and Awards night. This year’s awards ceremony capped off an impressive Virtual…

Lakes Entrance lands a better jetty

September 25, 2020

Fishers in Lakes Entrance now have a bigger, safer spot to wet a line thanks to an upgrade of Reeve Landing Jetty on Bullock Island. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis…

Lowrance announces new Ghost trolling motors

September 14, 2020

Lowrance, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, announced today the expansion of its award-winning Lowrance Ghost freshwater trolling motor design with the new Ghost 52 and 60. The new…

Support for Victoria's first indigenous fishing cl...

September 8, 2020

Victoria’s first ever Indigenous fishing club is getting a helping hand to take cultural education and traditional fishing knowledge on the road so it can be shared with more Victorians…

Premier brands shore up space at Sanctuary Cove Bo...

September 1, 2020

The Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, is shaping up to be a bumper event following the launch of exhibitor bookings just three…

Fisheries 'Big Build' is on at Snobs Creek and Bra...

August 31, 2020

Work is underway on two exciting developments that will make fishing even better across Victoria. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the Snobs Creek hatchery facility, near Eildon, is undergoing a $1.2 million revitalisation and a new fisheries officer station…

Whittley open new sales outlet at Sydney Boathouse

August 31, 2020

Australia’s leading trailerable fibreglass boat builder, Whittley Marine Group, has announced that it has established Whittley New South Wales (NSW) Sales as the Group’s new boat retail sales and service…

National Boating Week 25 Sep to 02 Oct

August 24, 2020

A ‘National Boating Week’ will be held from 25 September to 02 October and will be supported by a host of Boating Industry Association (BIA) activities. National boating week will…

Luhrs 37 Yanmar repower helps in ultimate fishing ...

August 23, 2020

The 6LY440 fully-electronic diesel superstar does better than standing on the shoulders of its successful Yanmar predecessors, it is proving that Yanmar repowering can take an already good game boat…

Call to Boating Industry – Support your BIA

August 19, 2020

Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) President David Meehan has heaped praise on the boating industry for its coming together in these tough and challenging times. “Despite all of the…

Win the Ultimate Fishing Adventure with Lowrance

August 5, 2020

Lowrance has announced an exciting competition for those who sign up for the online Lowrance community during August and September 2020. It’s simple, sign up to the Lowrance online community…

Gold Coast swings back into boat show mode

July 30, 2020

Queensland boaties turned out in droves to relish and enjoy the first Covid-Safe boat show in the state when Boaties Day Out was hosted by Gold Coast City Marina &…

Melbourne Boat Show is going virtual this month

July 9, 2020

The Melbourne Boat Show is going virtual. All of Victoria’s world class boating and fishing exhibitors online for you to browse and chat with, in the comfort of your home,…

Tender awarded for Hastings Boat Ramp upgrade

July 7, 2020

The Victorian Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to upgrade six priority boat ramps across the state with a contract awarded for major works on the Hastings boat ramp.…

New Raymarine Axiom+ multifunction nav displays an...

June 22, 2020

Axiom+ Offers Superior Visibility and Upgraded Performance; Raymarine LightHouse Charts Bring Heightened Levels of Clarity and Control to Marine Navigation FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today Raymarine Axiom+, a powerful new…

In the big league

June 19, 2020

Antares 6, 7, 8, 9, and now the Antares 11. This new model marks a new milestone in the well-known line of weekenders by Beneteau which now exceeds 10 metres.…

Port Phillip partnership to double shellfish reefs

June 12, 2020

The Andrews Labor Government and The Nature Conservancy will continue their partnership approach to revitalising shellfish reefs in Port Phillip Bay by investing $1.1 million to build three hectares of…

Design released for new Queenscliff boat ramp

June 12, 2020

Victoria’s Labor Government has released the final concept design for the Queenscliff boat ramp upgrade which will make it easier for boaters to get out on the water than ever…

Custom Fish M59 headed for the high seas

June 9, 2020

Dubbo based truck dealer Cliff Swane lives a long way from the ocean, but that has not diminished his love of blue water boating and especially game fishing and he…

Intrastate Travel Opens up Australia Wide

June 5, 2020

At 3pm today Tasmania will join all other States and Territories by allowing intrastate travel and staying overnight which is a boon for recreational and commercial boating. Boating Industry Association…

Melbourne Virtual Boat Show announced

May 30, 2020

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria has extended an invitation to all marine industry suppliers to exhibit at the Melbourne Virtual Boat and Fishing Show to be held Friday 24,…

Free DTS Upgrade on V6 Mercury outboards

May 29, 2020

As we all start to think about life returning to normal, boaters can have even more to look forward to… upgrading to a new Mercury V-6 outboard made even better…

Smart cameras for safer boating

May 29, 2020

More boaters will be able to check conditions at their local ramp from the comfort of home as Maritime Safety Victoria launches new cameras across Victoria. The ramp and carpark…

Have your say on improving boating infrastructure

May 15, 2020

Boaters and boating facilities managers in Victoria are being encouraged to have their say on improving boating infrastructure management in regional Victoria as part of a consultation launched earlier this…

Across the Pacific on a Riviera 68 Sports Motor Ya...

May 15, 2020

Inspired by the majesty of their new Riviera 68 Sports Motor Yacht, Living the Life, Regan and Sandra Fleming last year took their 11-year-old son out of the classroom and…