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Blended fuels and litigation - a volatile mix

Marcel Vaarzon-Morel provides some practical legal suggestions to assist the marine industry as it enters the unchartered waters of Ethanol Blended Fuels (E10) and Bio-Diesel.

VIC boating infrastructure on the agenda

Robert Coco BIA Victoria GM
AN improvement to Victoria's boating infrastructure was firmly on the agenda at the third biannual VECCI Victoria Summit...

Fishos lose first Coral Sea battle

Senator Ron Boswell
GREEN groups are one step closer to creating a Coral Sea Marine Park after a move by Nationals Senator Ron Boswell...

Navico scores at METS

ADDING to its impressive list of global accolades, Navico's BR24 Broadband Radar has received the DAME award honourable mention...

Dubarry sticks the boot in

MARINE apparel group Storm Performance has announced details of an aggressive expansion plan aimed at positioning its Dubarry label...

Haines Hunter Classic series

HAINES Hunter's award-winning Classic Series comprises all-round models suitable for serious offshore fishing or leisurely family cruising.

New Minister for NSW

Minister for Ports and Waterways, the Hon. Paul McLeay MP, right, pictured here with boating safety Officer Nick Richards.
NSW Maritime has a new Minister for Ports and Waterways, the Hon. Paul McLeay, MP.

Outboard split used by greens

THE ongoing rift between outboard manufacturers has entered a new phase of tit for tat confrontation with industry stalwart Ken Evans warning that the rebel Australian Engine Manufacturers Council (AMEC)

Mustang's new release

MUSTANG Marine is returning to its roots with the release of the first of their new 2850 Sports Cruisers and 2850 Super Sports, in mid December.

Joe Tripodi sacked

Sacked NSW Ports and Waterways Minister, Joe Tripodi
NSW Premier Nathan Rees sacked Ports and Waterways Minister, Joe Tripodi, from the cabinet in a surprise move for the NSW boating industry.

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