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Coral Sea plan looks positive for rec fishing and boating industry

Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke.

AUSTRALIAN anglers are set to benefit from the proposed creation of what is essentially a massive sportfishing-only zone...

Honda BF250 unveiled in Hobart

HONDA Marine yesterday wrapped up dealer and media events in Hobart, launching its new BF250 "Silver Bullet" outboard.

Sunshine Coast Marine Festival wrap up

MARINE Queensland said its future boat shows could be destined to be held on water if the results of the inaugural Sunshine Coast Marine Festival...

Hobie announces new staff members

Tony Lim, left, with Bob Findlay and Jim Barrie.

HOBIE Cat Australasia has announced three new staff members to the Hobie factory team - Tony Lim, Bob Findlay and Jim Barrie.

Savage range revitalised

SAVAGE Boats is today holding a media event on the Gold Coast where it unveiled a series of updates and fresh new look across its aluminium boat range.

Nautilus Marine appoints new WA manager

Nautilus Marine's WA state manager Julie Possingham.

THE management of Nautilus Marine has announced the appointment of Julie Possingham to the position of state manager - WA.

$2.2 million Ningaloo Reef ramp and jetty project announced

Pic courtesy of Wikipedia.

WESTERN Australia's Regional Development Minister, Brendon Grylls, announced work had begun on the $2.2million State Government...

The Boat Works offically launched

BOASTING new infrastructure and an expansion of services, the Gold Coast Marine Centre has unveiled its new identity and direction as The Boat Works...

Lowrance unveils Elite 4 and Mark 4 sounders

LOWRANCE has introduced a new line-up of compact, dual-frequency fishfinders with DownScan Imaging (DSI) and sonar/chartplotter...

NSW Maritime reduces sea time requirements

Photo courtesy of NSW Maritime.

NSW Maritime has cut red tape and improved employment opportunities in the commercial vessel industry.

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Lowrance launches Elite 4 and Mark 4 Sounder/GPS

LOWRANCE last week launched its Elite 4 and Mark 4 sounder and sounder/GPS combo units in a media event held at Narabeen Lake north of Sydney.

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