Community

Editor’s Note
Community Opinion

Editor’s Note

Time has flown indeed! Our third edition has made it! After one boat show, a boat expo, a boating industry conference, and a mayor setting

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Interesting facts about our Boating Industry
Business Community

Interesting facts about our Boating Industry

The Gold Coast’s fine weather allows extended months of the year for boating whether as a physical activity or social relaxation. Immediate access to coastal

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Fishing: Marine baits in freshwater
Community Governance

Fishing: Marine baits in freshwater

Introduction of disease or parasites into new areas can have serious impacts on native fish populations and may impact on the future viability of freshwater

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Fishing: Set lines now prohibited in Queensland
Community Governance

Fishing: Set lines now prohibited in Queensland

Set lines have the potential to impact target and non-target species both from an animal welfare and sustainability perspective. The low cost of set lines

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Crab Responsibly Rules
Community Governance

Crab Responsibly Rules

Crabbing is one of Queensland’s most popular forms of fishing, easy and accessible. However, as with any form of fishing, its effects on the environment

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Marketing the Marine Business
Business Community

Marketing the Marine Business

There will be a strong focus on developing marine business marketing skills at the Marine15 international conference. “Over the past decades, recreational boating has experienced

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Whale Migration Safety Ensured
Community Environment

Whale Migration Safety Ensured

In Australia, whale migration begins in late May until November, with June to November tagged as whale watching season.   Members of Queensland’s Marine Animal

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Improvements at Hinze Dam
Community Marinas

Improvements at Hinze Dam

New rigging areas for boats have been installed at both Eastern and Western boat ramps at Hinze Dam. Seqwater chief executive officer, Peter Dennis, says

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Connecting People Who Care
Community Environment

Connecting People Who Care

Despite concerns about the health and sustainability of Gold Coast’s waterways, finally there is some good news.   There is a growing trend of community

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The Seaway, Boating and the Environment
Community Environment

The Seaway, Boating and the Environment

Did you know that a remarkable part of the Gold Coast’s history would have a major foothold within the Gold Coast Seaway? Creating safe access

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