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Swap Opera House nets for free Wildlife Friendly

September 6, 2018

From this Friday (07 September), recreational fishers with opera house nets can swap them for wildlife friendly open-top lift nets for free at any one of 45 tackle stores throughout…

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Stefan launches new Reflex range

September 6, 2018

Stefan Boating World launched the new range of Reflex Boats at the recent 2018 Brisbane Boat Show with four of the six new models on display at the show. The…

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Positive trend evident in Brisbane

August 27, 2018

The confidence seen across the country during the boat show season has again been evident during the Brisbane Boat Show. 18,226 visitors attended the event, a 16% increase on the…

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Largest Steber vessel under construction

August 23, 2018

Steber International has embarked on its most ambitious project to date – an 18.5m (61ft) fisheries research vessel for the Government of Mauritius. This is the largest vessel yet constructed…

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13FISH call helps abalone seizure at grocery store

August 22, 2018

A member of the public’s phone call to 13FISH has alerted Victorian Fisheries officers to a Sunshine North grocery store allegedly unlawfully offering for sale more than 300 abalone. Victorian…

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Brisbane Boat Show opens tomorrow

August 16, 2018

24 – 26 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…

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Free fishing festival at Lake Wendouree

August 16, 2018

The Victorian Andrews Labor Government will celebrate the opening of the trout season with a free fishing festival on the banks of Lake Wendouree in Ballarat on Saturday, 1 September.…

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Ramp Rage - Boaters call for better deal

August 15, 2018

A ‘Ramp Rage’ campaign has been launched aimed at getting the Victorian Government to start spending more of the $27 million revenue that it gathers from boat licences and boat…

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Raymarine offers integration with Drones

August 15, 2018

The new LightHouse 3.6 update for Axiom MFD offers integration with DJI Mavic Pro Drones Delivering a marine electronics industry first, Raymarine Axiom users can now take to the skies…

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Fishing Masterclass included in Brisbane Show entr...

August 15, 2018

For anglers who enjoy either the open waters off the coast or prefer our inland waterways, the Brisbane Boat Show promises new vessels, the latest rods, tackle, accessories and loads…

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New fishing facilities and family event for Seymou...

August 14, 2018

A new fishing platform will be built on the banks of the Goulburn River in Seymour (Vic) to improve accessibility to the water for fishing, particularly making it safer for…

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Brisbane Boat Show presents diversity in exhibitor...

August 9, 2018

Queensland’s popular Brisbane Boat Show (24 – 26 August) opens on 24 August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank, where more than 50 exhibitors from across the…

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Free fishing clinics for kids

August 6, 2018

The Victorian Labor Government has announced free fishing clinics for kids to help get more youngsters into Victoria’s great outdoors and try their luck at reeling in a catch of…

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Sydney International Boat Show closes on a high

August 6, 2018

The Sydney International Boat Show for 2018 has closed, with industry participants feeling positive and buoyant about the event, following some apprehension in 2017 when entering a new facility. …

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Bright future for fishing the Maribyrnong

July 30, 2018

Melbourne’s Maribyrnong River is set for a boost with an $815,000 three-year project that will improve access for recreational anglers and increase the river’s native fish population. Member for Essendon…

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Sydney International Boat Show opens Thursday

July 27, 2018

The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most comprehensive recreational marine exhibition opens on Thursday (02 August) at the ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay Darling Harbour, and promises to satisfy everyone who…

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Powerful Black-Box Sonar drives new Axiom XL MFDs

July 27, 2018

The RVX1000 3D CHIRP Sonar brings RealVision 3D high-powered CHIRP Sonar to Raymarine’s new flagship MFD system, Axiom XL. This powerful, all-in-one sonar module ticks all the boxes for “must-have”…

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Catch & Release fishing comp Grand Final

July 25, 2018

The Sydney International Boat Show this year plays host to the Grand Final of the Berkley Super Series fishing competition, the premium team-based bream catch-and-release fishing tournament in Australia. The…

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4x4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo

July 23, 2018

Outdoors industry leader, Dometic, will once again sponsor the always popular Waeco CFX Outback Stage at this year’s National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo, when it returns to…

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Brisbane Boat Show tickets go on Sale

July 23, 2018

Tickets are now on sale for Queensland’s most comprehensive boating show. The Brisbane Boat Show runs from the 24th until the 26th of August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition…

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Trolling motors linked to VesselView and Simrad di...

July 20, 2018

In a boost for passionate fishers, MotorGuide’s Xi5 and Xi3 trolling motors can now be operated through selected Mercury VesselView and Simrad multifunction displays. The improvement, driven by upgraded system…

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Sydney Boat Show entry includes Fishing Masterclas...

July 18, 2018

For anglers who enjoy either the open waters off the coast or prefer our inland waterways, the Sydney International Boat Show, running 02 -06 August, promises new vessels, the latest…

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Revolutionary new App for Salt Water Anglers

July 13, 2018

mazu, a leading technology and satellite communications company, announced today the launch of the mazu SportFishing app. Giving anglers vital weather and sea state information, and providing powerful communications capabilities…

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Brisbane Boat Show returns to BCEC in August

July 11, 2018

The Brisbane Boat Show returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) from the 24th until the 26th of August 2018. The show, being one of the largest recreational…

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13FISH helps nab illegal online tuna seller

July 5, 2018

A member of the public’s phone call to 13FISH on Sunday has helped Fisheries Officers apprehend a Rowville man selling his catch of southern bluefin tuna, which is illegal. Victorian…

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Last straw for Abell Point Marina

July 5, 2018

With over 500 million plastic straws being discarded every day globally and each straw taking up to 450 years to start to degrade, the team at Abell Point Marina felt…

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Sydney Boat Show - One for the entire family

July 5, 2018

The Sydney International Boat Show presents plenty of activities for the whole family, with entertainment, education, interactive displays and presentations designed to make anyone’s day on the water even better.…

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Operation Rayon nets results

June 20, 2018

Anglers fishing for Southern Bluefin tuna out of the ports of Portland, Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Apollo Bay in Victoria, were the focus of Operation Rayon, over the recent Queen’s…

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New boat ladder causing national ripples

June 20, 2018

From Kakadu to Cairns, a Queensland start-up’s breakthrough boat bow access ladder is making life safer for rangers, reef research personnel and recreational boaters. Founder of Jacob’s Ladder Boating, John…

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Keen Aussie fisher wins $200,000 grand Prize

June 20, 2018

Keen Melbourne fisherman, Jonathan Couronne went to Auckland especially to see the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show and to check out the popular Kiwi-built Surtees trailer boats built by Kawerau-based…

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