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Crumbed chicken fingers recipe

This crumbed chicken fingers recipe is an all-time favourite with children and is a quick meal to knock up on weeknights. Add a side of chips and it will be a real hit. Ingredients 500g chicken breast 2 eggs 3/4 cup plain flour 3/4 cup breadcrumbs Method Slice chicken breast into strips. Place chicken strips in plastic container with flour, …

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Quintrex’s new Stealth Hornet takes fishing to the extreme

quintrex 530 stealth hornet

QUINTREX has released an angler’s dream in the Stealth Hornet, which is packed full of features designed to land that perfect catch. The Stealth Hornet comes in 470, 510 and 530 models and is ideal for zipping through creeks and estuaries. Compared to the existing Hornet models, the Stealth Hornet boasts a 30 percent increase in storage and front casting …

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Insights into boat insurance

Bush ‘n Beach has brought Nautilus Marine Insurance on board to expand the fine print and provide readers with clear, easy-to-understand and helpful tips on protecting their boating assets. The scenario You want to get into serious offshore fishing. You’ve got a boat that is up to the task but you’re not sure whether any insurance companies will cover you …

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Quintrex releases new Yellowfin Southerner

yellowfin southerner 7000 and 7600

QUINTREX has expanded its popular Yellowfin line-up by adding two new models: the 7000 Southerner and 7600 Southerner. In early 2016, Quintrex revamped the entire Yellowfin range, releasing an improved-riding hull and unique modern look. Now Quintrex has released two new models designed to tackle the rough and tough conditions experienced offshore. The cabin length has been extended by 300mm, …

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Brisbane Boat Show returns to South Bank

2017 brisbane boat show

Being an exclusive boating-only show, exhibitors are able to provide expert advice and specific knowledge to visitors. The latest and greatest displays of products and services will be on show from all the major brands across the country. Spread across halls two, three and four, the event promises to deliver a combination of excellent locally made rigs together with brilliant …

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Rec fishers’ satisfaction & expectations of QLD’s net-free zones

ON November 1, 2015, three net-free zones were established in Cairns, Mackay and Rockhampton. QLD’s net-free zones The objective of the NFZs is to increase recreational fishing opportunities in Queensland, thereby supporting tourism and economic growth. Surveys undertaken in 2015 and 2016 examined whether recreational fishers’ satisfaction and expectations of fishing in NFZs changed following the introduction of the NFZs. Recreational …

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Fishing for southeast Queensland flathead

fishing for southeast queensland flathead winter jigging trolling plastics

A lot of the plastics cast and jigged at flathead will be engulfed, which will have your leader rubbing across the flathead’s raspy teeth. Anything under a 10lb leader will struggle to stand up to the sharp teeth of a flatty. Always check the leader after every fish, especially if the lure has gone down the flatty’s throat. A worn …

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Treaty agreement casts tough net over illegal fishing

THE Pacific’s fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing has been further strengthened today with the ratification of the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston said the treaty would be of significant benefit to Australia’s broader security and development aims in the Pacific region. “The treaty establishes a legal framework for conducting a …

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Pacific fisheries ministers touch down in Australia to talk tuna

FISHERIES ministers from across the Pacific have converged on Mooloolaba, Queensland today to meet about the future of critical tuna fisheries. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston said the 14th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting would discuss the sustainable management of fisheries in the Pacific, particularly tuna fisheries. “In 2015 the global tuna catch was valued at …

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Charity 4WD event at Yalwal

Let’s just say that Monster ate the track for breakfast while my stockpile of spares began to diminish. One broken drag link and idler arm later, I called my mate and ordered another five drag links to ensure I survived the trip. I’ll admit, at this stage I had all the gear but limited experience driving challenging tracks. With some …

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