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While it is acknowledged that governments are attending to some aspects and attempting to mitigate effects, it must be said that unless Australia leads an urgent change in world attitude towards climate repair, the immediate and long-term future of the Great Barrier Reef, its fishery and dependant economies are in grave peril. CAREFISH position statement CAREFISH is alarmed and distressed …

STREAKER Boats has announced the appointment of Ship & Sail in Gladstone as a fully authorised Streaker Boats dealer. Ship & Sail is a relatively new business in Gladstone and will represent the Streaker brand throughout the far north Queensland region. Ship & Sail is a particularly strong family business with an extensive background in both the marine industry and …

MERCURY Racing has proudly revealed its 400R Carbon Edition, an exotic high-performance Verado outboard with a stunning cowl sculpted out of lightweight carbon fibre composite. The Carbon Edition 400R sets the new benchmark when it comes to bold, aggressive visuals, and sits comfortably next to its Phantom Black and Cold Fusion White 400R siblings. Of course, something that looks this …

A RECREATIONAL crabber who pleaded guilty to five crab-related offences including possessing undersized and female mud crabs has been fined $3100 and ordered to forfeit his crabbing apparatus. During sentencing in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court, the magistrate referred to the fisher’s “greed and disregard for the future sustainability of crab stocks”. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol field officer Vaughan Heath …

A joint effort by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Maritime Border Command, a multi-agency taskforce within the Australian Border Force and Parks Australia resulted in the apprehension and subsequent court case. Following investigations by AFMA and Parks Australia, the fishers were found guilty for committing offences against the Australian Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation …

IS BOG OUT the world’s most practical vehicle recovery kit? That’s the question four-wheel-drive enthusiasts raving about BOG OUT are asking inventor Paul Aubin. Paul is a resourceful and inventive north Queensland family man who became obsessed with his invention of a vehicle recovery kit, which he deems a ‘must have’ for all 4WD owners. Like many great innovations, BOG …

THE Shimano Ultegra family of reels has long been a cornerstone of the Shimano product range globally. In 2017, the Australian market will see the awaited introduction of the Ultegra FB series, designed and built with inspired performance in mind. At the core of the Ultegra FB series sits the Hagane Gear, a cold-forged piece of metal that is crafted …

SAMAKI brings you an in-depth range of stainless steel pliers. The range includes fine and medium split-ring pliers of 150mm and 180mm in length, long-nose pliers of 150mm and 215mm, a bent-nose reef plier of 290mm to allow for an easy roll of the wrist for hook removal and the very popular 280mm multi-purpose plier with gang hook opener. The …

The flavours in this delicious camp oven recipe are to die for. Italian mince with yummy fresh herbs and spinach fettuccine with a bit of grated parmesan cheese on top, what more could you ask for in the outdoors. Ingredients 1.5kg beef mince 1/4 cup rice oil 500g jar red wine and Italian herb sauce 350g Kalamata sliced and pitted …

PURSUANT to section 124 of the Biosecurity Act 201 4 (the Act), I make the following movement control order: 1. Why this movement control order is being made and what it is intended to achieve This movement control order is being made to assist in the management and control of white spot syndrome virus, the causative agent of white spot disease …