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15/01/2009
BIA Victoria re-elects leadership team
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has re-elected its leadership team of President Gordon Howlett and Vice-President David Heyes. ...
17/12/2008
BIA Victoria launches strategic plan
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has launched its “Boating 2013” strategic plan to drive the Association’s...
15/12/2008
Environmental world record-breaker in Victoria
The world record-breaking, biodiesel-fuelled Earthrace vessel will visit Victoria this summer as part of the 2009 Melbourne International Boat &...
5/12/2008
Melbourne's MEGA Summer Boat Show
The 2009 Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Show is shaping up as the fastest-growing lifestyle event of its type in Australia with more...
3/12/2008
BIA Victoria helps members contain costs
BIA Victoria helps members contain costs The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has frozen its membership and boat show...
29/11/2008
New Board Directors for BIA Victoria
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has elected three new Directors to its Board. Leisure Boating Club Melbourne...
28/11/2008
BIA Victoria establishes member advisory panels
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria is recruiting industry members to four new advisory panels to drive policy and action positions on...
13/10/2008
Melbourne Leisurefest makes successful debut
Melbourne Leisurefest makes successful debut Melbourne Leisurefest made a successful debut from 2 to 5 October with attendance...
7/10/2008
Boating Safety Seminar
d’Albora Marinas cares about the safety of our customers and the general boating public, therefore, we have decided to offer a FREE boating...
6/10/2008
State Government approves Frankston Safe Harbour project
Acting Planning Minister Richard Wynne has endorsed Frankston Council's Preferred Development Model (PDM) for the facility and will make the necessary...
6/10/2008
AGREEMENT ON AUSTRALIAN BUILDERS PLATE
NMSC CEO Maurene Horder explained that it is vital that correct ABP’s are fitted on new power boats, as it is a State Government requirement...
6/10/2008
Member Notice Board
Lake Mulwala Power Festival November 28th - 30th 2008 Description: Featuring the EC Griffith...
29/09/2008
Big car brands make a splash at Leisurefest
Big car brands make a splash at Leisurefest Toyota, Ford, Jeep, Dodge, Nissan, Mazda and Holden will be just some of the big car...
29/09/2008
Win a camper by following the yellow brick road
Win a camper by following the yellow brick road Visitors to Melbourne Leisurefest from 2 to 5 October will have a chance to win a...
29/09/2008
BIA Victoria and Parks Victoria establish partnership
BIA Victoria and Parks Victoria establish partnership BIA Victoria and Parks Victoria have established a formal partnership to...
28/09/2008
Award-winning range continues to evolve
Award-winning range continues to evolve Award-winning fibreglass boat manufacturer Evolution Boats has launched two impressive...
26/09/2008
The Big Boy tinnie -Savage
The Big Boy tinnie - all the room you need With an extra wide beam of 1.83 metres – or six feet in the old language –...
15/09/2008
General BIA News
BIA Victoria retains the "AWESOME SERVICES" of Karen Bennett First, the bad news……after a year of presentations,...
15/09/2008
Member Notice Board
Stolen Boat Alert A Malibu Response LX ’02 has been stolen from a residence in Endeavour Hills. ...
12/09/2008
Volunteers Required for Boat Ramp Host Program
The Boat Ramp Host trial, to be run at Patterson River, aims to enhance the experience of the boating and fishing public when arriving...
12/09/2008
Leisurefest ticket sales go online
Visit www.melbourneleisurefest.com.au and follow the links to purchase...
10/09/2008
Avante to launch two new boats at Leisurefest
Avante to launch two new boats at Leisurefest Avante Marine will be launching two brand new boats at this year’s Melbourne...
6/09/2008
Win a camper by following the yellow brick road
Win a camper by following the yellow brick road Visitors to Melbourne Leisurefest from 2 to 5 October will have a chance to win a...
29/08/2008
Grow Boating goes into adminstration
Grow Boating Australia Ltd, the industry body established to promote boating beyond the existing boating community, has been placed into...
26/08/2008
General Members News
Marineworx Burnt down On Thursday 21st August the entire building and contents of All Covers & Accessories(Marineworx) burnt to the...
26/08/2008
Record keeping templates for small businesses
Workplace Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson advises that free templates can be downloaded from the Workplace Ombudsman website and are recommended...
26/08/2008
NSW Maritime Boating Officers raise awareness of cold weather boating risks
With the cooler weather now upon us, NSW Maritime Boating Officers have been out on State waters in force - raising awareness of the risks involved in...
25/08/2008
Coast Guard to hold training and licence testing sessions at Leisurefest
Ron Sheppard leads the Coast Guard team offering boat and PWC licence training and testing at Melbourne Leisurefest. The...
22/08/2008
Proposed revision to Section 18: Hire and Drive of the Uniform Shipping Laws Code
The National Marine Safety Council (NMSC) has advised that it is proposing to replace the current requirements in Section 18 Hire and Drive of the...
22/08/2008
ModelWorks - Distribution Opportunity
ModelWorks has ship models of every kind from historical sailing ships to aircraft carriers and submarines. They customize any kind of...
19/08/2008
Grant Pellew appointed General Manager of Navtex for Lewmar Australasia
Lewmar, the U.K.-based international marine equipment manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Grant Pellew as General Manager of the Navtec...
19/08/2008
Boats and 4x4s join RVs for Melbourne Leisurefest
Boats and 4x4s will join RVs and camping for the first time in this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest, which runs from 2 to 5 October at Sandown...
18/08/2008
AMIF considers future of marine industry from a training perspective
In 2006/2007 the Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF), with financial support from the Federal Government, embarked on an ambitious training...
15/08/2008
Marine industry to target Spain, Russa & Taiwan
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is targeting additional international markets over the next six months with increased...
14/08/2008
Victorian industry and government move to record Hull Identification Numbers
Victorian industry and government move to record HINs Victoria’s boating industry and government have joined forces to...
14/08/2008
Victorian Industry & Government move to record Hull Identification Numbers
Victoria’s boating industry and government have joined forces to officially record the Hull Identification Number (HIN) for Victorian boats when...
12/08/2008
Enterprise Connect - Financial Support to Grow your Business
Enterprise Connect is an initiative that will help Australian SMEs [including BIA members] to be more competitive in an increasingly global...
12/08/2008
Yarra River construction works - upcoming temporary disruptions
A section of the Melbournes Sewer which crosses the Yarra River is to be soon replaced. A major component of the MMSR is the crossing...
12/08/2008
Invitation to paticipate in Stakeholder Consultation Workshops
An invitation for BIA members to participate in the stakeholder Consultation Workshops for the Boating Zones Review Project. Meeting...
12/08/2008
Grow Boating Austrialia undertakes review
Grow Boating Australia has undergone changes at Board level and is now reviewing its operations to determine the way forward with its Discover Boating...
12/08/2008
Melbourne Leisurefest exhibitor sites revised for Boating and Fishing exhibitors
The exhibitor sites available for boating and fishing exhibitors have been revised and can now be viewed online at the official show website: ...
12/08/2008
General BIA News
Victorian Marine Awards 2008 The BIA would like to give special thanks to IC Frith & Associates for sponsoring...
12/08/2008
St Kilda Harbour Concept Plan
Parks Victoria, in partnership with a number of key agencies and stakeholders, is inviting comment on the St Kilda Harbour Concept Plan. ...
5/08/2008
Freshwater recreational Lake Kepwari set for summer opening
There’s good news for the South-West, with Lake Kepwari expected to open this summer. South-West Minister Mark McGowan said...
24/07/2008
Regatta Yachts - Distribution Opportunity
Regatta Offers the most complete range of ropes in the world for sailing yachts of every size, using high technologies and the best high performance...
24/07/2008
BIA Melbourne Boat Show exceeds expectations
BIA Melbourne Boat Show exceeds expectations The 48th annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show has exceeded the expectations of exhibitors which...
24/07/2008
BIA Victoria appoints new Marketing Manager
BIA Victoria appoints new marketing manager The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has appointed experienced marketing...
21/07/2008
5 Year warranty on aluminium boats
5 Year warranty on aluminium boats Bermuda remains at the head of the field, offering a new standard of protection to Australian boat...
21/07/2008
Honda’s marine crew expands
Honda’s marine crew expands Honda Australia (MPE) – Marine Division has taken onboard two new recruits who are sure to...
21/07/2008
Aussie Boat Sales lets the dogs out
Aussie Boat Sales lets the dogs out Aussie Boat Sales and Honda Australia put their corporate alliances to good use during this...
19/07/2008
Bunk down with Bar Crusher
Bunk down with Bar Crusher Bar Crusher’s innovative bunk extension has eliminated the long-standing problem of a lack of...
3/07/2008
Free Stormy PFDs with every Honda purchase!
Free Stormy PFDs with every Honda purchase! Honda, in conjunction with Stormy Australia, is running a ‘safe boating’...
17/06/2008
Evinrude outboards go green
Evinrude outboards go green Evinrude has expanded its E-TEC range of high tech outboards, with four new models on...
17/06/2008
Win big at the BIA Melbourne Boat Show
Win big at the BIA Melbourne Boat Show Visitors to the BIA Melbourne Boat Show from 3 to 7 July will have a chance to win a Quintrex...
12/06/2008
Whittley appoints new Tassie Clearwater dealer
Whittley appoints new Tassie Clearwater dealer Whittley Marine Group has appointed a new Tasmanian dealer, Seaport Marine in Launceston, to...
12/06/2008
BIA Victoria welcomes funding boost for Bays
BIA Victoria welcomes funding boost for Bays The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has welcomed a $5 million State...
11/06/2008
Top Honda dealers score trip to Japan
Top Honda dealers score trip to Japan Honda recently took 26 of its top marine dealers to Japan as an exciting reward for their...
10/06/2008
Coast Guard offers license lessons at Boat Show
Coast Guard offers license lessons at Boat Show The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association will again be training and testing...
30/05/2008
Victoria wins big at Australian Marine Awards
Victoria wins big at Australian Marine Awards Victorian marine manufacturers made a big impact at the 2008 Australian Marine...
27/05/2008
Whittley wins big at 2008 Marine Awards
Whittley wins big at 2008 Marine Awards Whittley Marine Group has consolidated its position as Australia’s most awarded boat...
26/05/2008
Boat Show offers free boat handling course
Boat Show offers free boat handling course The 2008 BIA Melbourne Boat Show will again offer a specially developed Boat Handling...
21/05/2008
NEW INDUCTEE TO MANUFACTURING HONOUR ROLL
A stalwart of Melbourne’s bayside yachting community, Alistair Murray, was last night inducted into the 2008 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of...
19/05/2008
BIA welcomes graduates to the boating industry
BIA welcomes graduates to the boating industry The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has hosted its second annual...
18/05/2008
Marine Solutions takes next big step
Marine Solutions takes next big step Vessel protection specialist Marine Solutions has opened a new retail outlet in the centre of...
1/05/2008
BIA Melbourne Boat Show to feature bold new floorplan
Boat Show to feature bold new floorplan The BIA 48th Annual Melbourne Boat Show will feature a bold new floorplan...
30/04/2008
Haines Hunter release 585R Breeze
April 30, 2008 NEW MODEL MAKES FAMILY BOATING A BREEZE Following on the success of the 600R Breeze,...
30/04/2008
Mercury Marine
April 23, 2008 Big Tiller makes it all so easy Mercury Marine engineers have designed a “big”...
28/04/2008
Honda reveals details of new models
Honda reveals details of new models Honda has revealed details of its soon-to-be-released, completely-redesigned BF40 and BF50...
26/04/2008
To get on the water – Just Add Water
To get on the water – Just Add Water Boat lovers can hit the water faster – and more economically – by taking...
5/03/2008
Honda fuel offer!
Honda free fuel offer! Honda has introduced a new retail campaign to ease the pain of skyrocketing fuel prices. During...
3/03/2008
JV Marine World - Back to Basics
ANNOUNCEMENT For over 30 years, JV Marine World has been recognises as an industry leader often preempting trends...
29/02/2008
ABS scores Buizen
ABS scores Buizen Aussie Boat Sales has been appointed the southern states’ authorised agent for pilothouse yacht marque Buizen...
25/02/2008
BIA Victoria appoints new general manager
BIA Victoria appoints new general manager The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA)...
22/02/2008
Launch of New Shipmate Directory Website
Boating Database, News and Information, all at the click of a mouse An all new website launched in February now gives boaters...
14/02/2008
Greater access to Williamstown waterfront
Locals and visitors would enjoy greater access to the Williamstown waterfront under proposed plans to rejuvenate the area. The proposal, which...
14/02/2008
AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST LUXURY BOATING
Australia’s largest luxury boating retail network, R Marine, has expanded to Melbourne with an agreement between luxury boat builder Riviera and...
14/02/2008
NEW FACTORY TO PROPEL HAINES HUNTER INTO FUTURE
A new state of the art factory located in North Laverton, Melbourne, is set to propel Haines Hunter into the future. The new factory will not...
14/02/2008
600R BREEZE OFFERS VALUE AND PERFORMANCE
The 600R Breeze has a true water line length of 6m, with an overall length of 6.35m. With a larger cockpit space than its predecessors the 600R...
18/01/2008
Don’t be left high & dry....24 hour fuel available 7 days a
A new level of fuel service is now available at all six d’Albora Marinas fuel wharves on Sydney Harbour, Hawkesbury River, Port...
18/01/2008
Avante Marine Group docks at
The Avante Marine Group has expanded its national operations, opening a sales office and boat display at Melbourne’s newest marina,...
9/01/2008
BIA Victoria re-elects leadership team
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has re-elected its leadership team of President Gordon Howlett and Vice-President David Heyes....
19/12/2007
Anchors tested at Shallow Inlet
AUSTRALIAN anchor designs set to topple the world’s best were tested at Sandy Point on Shallow Inlet last week with great results. Also being...
19/12/2007
Golden Seal Marine Products
Golden Seal Marine Products looks to expand beyond it’s current two sites – Melbourne (Head Office) & Brisbane. ...
14/12/2007
Royal honour for industry stalwart
Marine industry stalwart Andrew Varga has received formal recognition for his valuable contribution to the Victorian boating community, having been...
14/12/2007
Big new Whittley to shine in New York
Whittley Cruisers will re-define expectations in trailerable cruisers with its new 2800 flagship at the New York National Boat Show. ...
11/12/2007
Marine Pest Information Sessions
As part of the BIA’s Marine Pest Project, Karen Bennett is conducting information sessions at marinas, fishing clubs, boating clubs and...
26/11/2007
BIA Victoria honours life member Chris Warner
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria, has named Christopher Arthur Warner as its first life member for the 21st century. Chris...
23/11/2007
Sarca Press Release
It's now the twenty first century, does anybody now care!!!!!! My name is Rex Francis of Anchor Right...
23/11/2007
BIA Victoria welcomes two new Board Directors
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria Board has welcomed two new Directors to the BIA Board. BIA President Gordon Howlett...
23/11/2007
Could this be you???
The BIA is a member of VRFish the Peak Body in Recreational Fishing and as such we have a chance to work with them to achieve better boating and...
15/11/2007
BIA seeks all-party commitment to Frankston sea wall
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) is seeking an all-party commitment to contribute Federal funds for a sea wall on the Frankston...
12/11/2007
2008 Australian Marine Industry Awards ~ November 2007 Press Release
Two new sponsors endorse industry support for Australian Marine Awards Two new...
30/10/2007
Product Protection - added
Product Protection - added assurance of boating pleasure Boat owners want many years of boating pleasure from their engines...
30/10/2007
Luxury cruisers, lined up
Luxury cruisers, lined up Maritimo will showcase its full fleet of prestige long-range cruisers at the 2008 Melbourne International...
25/10/2007
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL BOAT & LIFESTYLE SHOW
Attention Exhibitors - Applications now open The new revamped Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Show will take place from...
12/10/2007
Bar Crusher’s new Boat Buyer’s Guide
Before you buy your next boat… So, you want a new boat for summer? Whether you’re a first time buyer or an experienced...
6/10/2007
Whittley Easter Regatta heads to Cockle Bay
Whittley Easter Regatta heads to Cockle Bay Whittley Marine Group and Whittley Club NSW have joined forces to stage the National...
29/09/2007
New Savage Aluminium 540 Beachcomber
New Savage Aluminium 540 Beachcomber with 3.0L sterndrive Savage has added a powerful new bowrider to its range, with its latest 540...
13/09/2007
BIA Victoria set to navigate a new course
BIA Victoria set to navigate a new course The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria is set to welcome a new...
8/09/2007
Whittley “Edition 55” makes a strong start
Whittley “Edition 55” makes a strong start Whittley Marine Group has enjoyed a strong showing at this year’s round...
17/08/2007
Honda’s ‘green dream’ a reality
Honda’s ‘green dream’ a reality Honda’s BF75/90 four-stroke engines have been officially...
16/08/2007
New OptiMax 175 Pro XS Outboard –
New OptiMax 175 Pro XS Outboard – more power, less petrol, fewer emissions Mercury Marine has begun...
6/08/2007
Navico in final negotiations with Oceantalk
Navico in final negotiations with Oceantalk Navico Australia is in the final stages of negotiations with Oceantalk regarding the...
6/08/2007
Bar Crusher’s new 620C – as tough as it gets! Looking for the ultimate all-round coastal and offshore sportsfishing boat?...
3/08/2007
New oil specifically designed for Verado outboards
August 1, 2007 New oil specifically designed for Verado outboards Mercury Marine has introduced the first ever motor...
27/07/2007
Marine awards highlight industry success
Marine awards highlight industry success The 2007 Victorian Marine Awards highlighted remarkable growth and...
27/07/2007
Major Prize Boat handover - Savage Boats
On Monday 23rd July at Brunswick Boat Group’s Laverton North boat building factory Anton and Liz Brunner of Stewarton became the happy owners of...
26/07/2007
Brilliant accessory system will attract all boaties
Brilliant accessory system will attract all boaties Mercury Marine is the new national distributor of the brilliant...
25/06/2007
CLASSIQUE SKI BOATS SET TO IMPRESS
CLASSIQUE SKI BOATS SET TO IMPRESS AT THE 2007 CLUB MARINE MELBOURNE BOAT SHOW The 2007 Club Marine Melbourne...
15/06/2007
HAINES HUNTER JOINS FORCES WITH EJ WHITTEN PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
HAINES HUNTER JOINS FORCES WITH EJ WHITTEN PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION It’s not just the marine industry that Haines Hunter is...
15/06/2007
JOINT FORCES - Aussie Boat Sales & Crawford Marine
Melbourne-based Aussie Boat Sales has joined forces with Gippsland boating stalwart Crawford Marine to create a new alliance that’s destined to...
14/06/2007
MELBOURNE BOAT BROKERS NEW TEAM
MELBOURNE BOAT BROKERS NEW TEAM The 2007 Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show will mark the announcement of a new team under new ownership...
9/05/2007
A Win for Haines Hunter
An enormous congratulations to John Haber, Managing Director of Haines Hunter, and the entire team. Yesterday they won the Modern...
12/04/2007
COXY - 2007 Club Marine Boat Show Ambassador - latest news
We are thrilled to announce Geoff "Coxy" Cox as the Ambassador for this year's Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show. Coxy will be...
2/04/2007
Latest news with Elan - Another member success story!
Just an update on all things Elan. With the upcoming release of the new 410 Performance cruiser which is a bigger version of the...
31/03/2007
Does your business now comply?! Record Keeping Requirements
Companies – and unincorporated businesses in some states - are now required to ensure that their record-keeping conforms to the new Work...
31/03/2007
National register expands into recreational boats!
Manufacturers of marine safety equipment for recreational boats, including personal flotation devices, marine distress flares and navigation...
17/03/2007
Seahawk - embracing
Seahawk Australia joins the “Australian made” campaign! Did you know that some of the world’s best propellers for...
14/03/2007
JV Marine World does it again!
JV Marine Wins "Hat Trick" at Signature & Suzuki Conference. The last week in February saw the...
13/03/2007
The joys of launching a boat!
Further to lobbying the government for better facilities and new ramps here is what is was like to launch your boat at Stony Point on the...
28/02/2007
St Kilda - full fleet of Caribbean's!
St Kilda Boat Sales has extended its product offering, with their recent appointment as an authorised dealer for the ever popular, Caribbean range...
26/02/2007
JOBS JOBS and more JOBS!
Do you love boats? Are you interested in working in the boating industry? We are looking for people with a genuine...
23/02/2007
Helping hand for Victoria's native fish stocks
FROM THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE DATE: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 HELPING HAND FOR VICTORIA’S NATIVE...
20/02/2007
Jobs for Victorians in Boating
Boating industry employment program starting to take effect ... In...
12/02/2007
Docklands Boat Show - An outstanding success!
The spectacular success of the 2007 Docklands Boat Show proved its potential to become one of the greatest capital city boat shows in...
8/01/2007
Water Restrictions
.... and the implications for your boat... A message from BIA CEO Lindsay Grenfell. Now that...
5/01/2007
Ramp Rage!!!
BOAT RAMPS..... Long queues, heated arguments, frustration... Sigh, some folk wonder why they have a boat at all when it takes forever just to get...
1/01/2007
Beach and Bay Reports!!!
Tune in to 3AW each Saturday and Sunday and hear the BIA "Beach and Bay" reports at 6.30am, 7.30am and 8.30am. CEO...
1/01/2007
What do you get if you cross a dsc with mmsi and add egnos???
The answer surely is …. The newly designed website of CH Smith Marine Pty Ltd! Those funny acronyms actually have...
1/01/2007
5 years in a row, Garmin & CH Smith Marine!
What started out in 1989 with a handful of dedicated engineers lead by Garry Burrell and Dr Min Kao (hence the name GARMIN) and a great idea for a...
19/11/2006
Work Skills for the future program
WORK SKILLS VOUCHERS Description From 1 January 2007, Australians aged 25 years and over who do not have Year 12 or...
13/11/2006
Marine Dealers and Trust Monies
A presentation by Tom Wilcox, Solicitor, Middletons The following is an overview of a presentation given by Tom Wilcox and...