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Pursuit sportfishing and family boats debut in Aus...

June 20, 2019

American premium fishing and family boat brand Pursuit will be launched in Australia this coming summer (2019) with Cobalt’s Boats of Australia partnering with the prestigious US brand. “We know…

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Tickets go on sale for premiere outdoors expo

June 17, 2019

Tickets for the 2019 National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo in Melbourne 16-18 August have now gone on sale. Australia’s premier outdoors lifestyle exhibition, will once again showcase…

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Vic State Budget delivers $47.2M boating bonanza

June 9, 2019

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is delighted with recreational boating investments contained in the recent 2019-20 Victorian State Budget. “The Andrews Labor Government has delivered an unprecedented level…

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New look Whittley set for boat show launch

June 9, 2019

Whittley Marine, one of Victoria’s premier production boat builders since 1953, is set to release the new Sea Legend 20 Outboard (SL 20 OB) model at this year’s Melbourne Boat…

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A bigger, better, boatier time for all

June 6, 2019

It’s that time of year again – when boating and fishing enthusiasts make their way from the sea to the city for Victoria’s largest and premier boat show. Celebrating it’s…

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Adelaide Boat Show a full house for 28-30 June

June 5, 2019

Hundreds of boats from more than 40 exhibitors based in South Australia and across the country have booked the allocated floorspace at the Adelaide Convention Centre to capacity, as the…

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Abalone duo forfeit car and fined $15,000

June 5, 2019

Two men have been fined $15,000 and had their car forfeited after pleading guilty to possessing nearly 300 abalone at Altona (Vic) in January. The two men faced the Melbourne…

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Murray spiny cray season starts 01 June

May 29, 2019

It’s time to get the hoop nets out, because from Saturday 1 June, Victorians can once again try their hand at catching some tasty Murray spiny freshwater crayfish for the…

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Adelaide Boat Show attracts wide range of exhibito...

May 28, 2019

Exhibitors at the upcoming Adelaide Boat Show, 28 – 30 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre, include leaders in their field, from both the government and the private sectors, further…

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Adelaide boat show attracts great show deals

May 21, 2019

South Australia’s most comprehensive boating show, open from the 28th to the 30th of June at the Adelaide Convention Centre, is attracting the state’s most recognised and respected boating suppliers…

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Boat lovers counting down days to SCIBS

May 14, 2019

An action-packed program of world and national launches, ground-breaking marine technology and non-stop entertainment is set to draw more than 45,000 people to the 31st Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show…

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Adelaide Boat Show tickets now on sale

May 14, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for South Australia’s most comprehensive boating show. The Adelaide Boat Show runs from the 28th until the 30th of June, relocated this year to the…

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Whittley unveil new outboard powered packages at S...

May 10, 2019

Don’t miss out on visiting the Northside Marine stand at this year’s Sanctuary Cove Show with fantastic 4-day deals on the Australian debut, Cruiser CR 2080 and CR 2180 Outboard…

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Diving duo fined $11,500

May 4, 2019

Two Victorian men, a 30-year-old from East Kew and a 35-year-old from Point Cook have received substantial penalties for diving and spearfishing offences relating to abalone, rock lobster and fish.…

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First looks aplenty as 40ft-plus promises world of...

April 25, 2019

The hugely popular 40ft-plus power segment is set to shine at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with a multitude of international debuts, Australian launches and Queensland firsts.…

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Take mum fishing on Mothers Day

April 25, 2019

Victorians are being encouraged to take their mums fishing at Albert Park Lake this Mother’s Day. Free fishing clinics, casting competitions and knot tying demonstrations will be available at the…

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Riviera and Belize Festival of Boating

April 24, 2019

Registrations are now open for the 2019 Riviera and Belize Festival of Boating, exclusively for Riviera and Belize owners. The Festival this year will deliver an exciting new format over…

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Melbourne Boat Show tickets go on sale

April 23, 2019

The Melbourne Boat Show where there’s something for everyone! Tickets now on sale! Visitors will find a huge range of boats, accessories and watercraft, with all the fishing gear and…

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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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