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Delivering On Gold Coast Waterways
The year 2017 had been an exciting one as we’ve worked hard to secure the future of the Gold Coast’s waterways. With five rivers, creeks,
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Blacks & Whites of Grey Imports
Pitfalls of importing your own boat With shipping costs at rock bottom, importing US boats remains an attractive option even with a stronger US
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GCWA on Water and Land
It’s been a busy year on and beside the water for the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) and with the Commonwealth Games just around the
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New legislation for improved air quality
The Turnbull Government has today (10 August 2017) introduced new legislation to help improve Australia’s air quality. The Product Emissions Standards Bill will allow new
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12-month pilot vessel-boarding station opens on Gold Coast
Joint Media Release with the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and the Hon Stuart Robert MP, Federal Member for Fadden
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Help shape the future of our waterways
With five rivers, 260km of navigable waterways and more than 750 hectares of lakes and dams to manage, the Gold Coast Waterways Authority plays a
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Drink Driving and Marine Licensing in Queensland
Any mariner worth their salt knows that alcohol and boats are not a good mix. Many marine incidents are attributable to the consumption of alcohol
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Give a hoot, don’t pollute: Marine pollution laws in Queensland
We have received a number of queries recently about marine pollution laws for recreational vessels. One inquirer was under the impression that minor oil spills
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Your boating tips this holiday season
The family is around and it’s finally time to pull the boat out of the shed for the festive season. And if our boating tips are
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Laws of Commercial Boat Registration
In Queensland, there are two systems for the registration of boats that may be of interest to Gold Coast boaties. Recreational registration is a relatively
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