From the 1st to the 7th of October National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) is back. This initiative reminds boaters about the importance of wearing a lifejacket when out on the water and also the necessity of understanding how to use…
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In an effort to encourage more women to take up fishing, the Palaszczuk Government has launched a new social media network. It is estimated that during the 2019-20 financial year some 347,000 women and girls spent time fishing as part…
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The Boating Industry Association Ltd. announced this week that a new President and Chairman has been appointed. Andrew Fielding has been unanimously elected to the role following Darren Vaux’s 3 year term coming to an end. President Fielding paid…
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Float-free EPIRB activation costs valuable time and money if accidental. AMSA reminds Float-Free EPIRB owners to take caution when washing vessels or moving EPRIBs from mounting brackets. Owners should also be are of the correct way to mount or install…
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Cairns Marine Precinct set to be a major player in Australia’s future security. With the focus very much on strengthening borders and committing to upgrading marine facilities to cope with future requirements, federal Labor today announced an election promise…
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The waterways around South-East Queensland, battered following last months flooding, are safe once more. In a joint statement released today from Acting Premier and Minster for the Olympics, The Honourable Cameron Dick and Minister for Transport and Main Roads, The…
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The Boating Industry Association (BIA) recently launched a brand new website that is proving to be a very popular resource when it comes to all things boating. Whether you’re new to boating, an old salt, or maybe your looking for…
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