A CROCODILE has been spotted three times underneath a Fraser Coast wharf this month. A spokeswoman from the Department of Environment and Science said a number of sightings had been reported regarding a crocodile seen at Little Tuan Creek under the wharf near Eckert St at Boonooroo. The reptile has reportedly been seen on March 4, 12 and 16. “On …

NAVIONICS, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating market, recently announced the release of Navionics+ Regions in seven coverage areas throughout Australia and New Zealand. At the affordable price of $165 per region, Navionics+ Regions offers tremendous value and includes Nautical Chart, SonarChart 0.5m HD bathymetry map and Community Edits. Daily chart updates and advanced features …

DUSKY flathead can be found along the east of coast of Australia from Cairns in north Queensland to the Gippsland lakes in eastern Victoria. In Queensland, dusky flathead is a key target species, with the recreational fishing sector estimated to take 150 tonnes annually (McGilvray et. al 2014). That is approximately three times the reported commercial harvest. Fisheries Queensland collects length, sex …

THE National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is back again in 2018 with an outstanding line-up of guest speakers in the form of celebrities and industry experts on hand, with the best advice and recommendations to inspire every kind of outdoor enthusiast. To be held from March 16-18 at the Brisbane Showgrounds, this year’s show is raising the …

  Grand Banks CEO Mark Richards said the new Eastbay 44 (EB44) will be unveiled for the first time in Australia at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year. “The Eastbay 44 fully delivers the best of both worlds, with all the comfort and style you appreciate in a Downeast yacht, but with the legs and cruising speeds to take …

ISUZU UTE is proud to exhibit at the 2018 National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo, with exceptional offers across the range of Isuzu 4×4 models, alongside Australia’s premier precision driving team – Team D-MAX. Team D-MAX, revered as the most experienced precision driving stunt team in Australia, will be performing throughout the show. For more than 50 years, …

A NORTH Queensland commercial fisher has been fined $12,000 after being found guilty of four complaints comprising 19 charges under the Fisheries Act 1994. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Officer Dan Sweeney said the commercial fisher pleaded guilty to all four matters in the Cairns Magistrates’ Court. “The four matters involved a variety of offences including taking or possessing …

FULCRUM Suspension stocks SuperPro’s upper and lower control arm kits. These kits have been designed to cover a large range of vehicles. Don’t waste time with any other control arm – get the perfect alignment solution from Fulcrum. When you get a lift kit installed, you deserve the best. Why only have half the job done to correct your wheel …

WITH an unmatched 20 years of manufacturing in its facility on the Gold Coast, Electronic Rust Prevention Systems (Australia) Pty Ltd has led the way in the evolution of electronic rust prevention. With the design, research and development and manufacturing all performed in-house, ERPS has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and has been the innovator of a number of technological …

BONETTI Campers was established in 2012 by Stefano Bonetti, who started his business repairing the ex-KEA Campers fleet which were sold to private owners after their start as a rental fleet. Due to the large parts stock he was able to buy after KEA went into liquidation and the insight and knowledge gained as National Fleet and Operations manager for …