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Mixed bags in estuaries around Brisbane

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Brisbane River The Brisbane River has been on fire this year, with large numbers of threadfin salmon and jewies caught regularly. Threadfin have been schooling at the mouth of the river at different times. Being on the water regularly will help you work out a pattern, but it has been pretty hit and miss at times. It can get boring …

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Commercial fisher fined $12,000

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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 …

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4×4 Show – SuperPro 4×4 control arms – a fully adjustable 4WDing solution

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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 …

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4×4 Show – Protect your car from rust with ERPS

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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 …

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4×4 Show – New Toyota CRUISINATOR Pop Top Camper on display

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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 …

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Seakeeper 2 delivers stability for sub-30′ boats

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“It eliminates up to 95 percent of boat roll and will be popular with recreational outboard craft looking for stability, safety and a pleasant day on the water for all, no matter the conditions. Judging from the response in Miami, the Seakeeper 2 will prove very popular in Australia where this segment represents the largest community of boat owners, and …

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New-era Mercury expands V6 FourStroke and SeaPro outboard families

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MERCURY Marine is excited to introduce its all-new V6 FourStroke outboard family and the expansion of its SeaPro commercial line. Just unveiled at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show, the new engines include 175hp, 200hp and 225hp FourStroke outboards and a V6 200hp SeaPro commercial outboard. Precision engineered from skeg to cowl, all four outboards are built on Mercury’s new …

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Bundaberg fishers fined $7180 for illegal crabs stashed in boat

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THE successful court prosecution of two Bundaberg fishers for crabbing offences is a timely reminder to local anglers to comply with Queensland’s fishing rules and regulations. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Geoffrey Fergusson said two recreational Bundaberg fishers were charged with a range of offences following a routine vessel inspection at the Elliot River in April 2017. “Fisheries …

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