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NewsWestern Australia and Northern Territories vie for superyacht work
The success of superyachts cruising to the Kimberley area of northwest Australia is seeing an inter-state challenge develop between Western Australia (WA) and the Northern Territories (NT) to win the support and related opportunities of these visiting yachts.
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Australia's largest-ever display of superyachts lined up for third Rendezvous
The 3rd Australian Superyacht Rendezvous (ASR), held from May 17-18 at Gold Coast City Marina Shipyard (GCCM), will this year include the largest display of superyachts ever seen in the country.
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Whitehaven Motor Yachts unveils new models
Australia’s Whitehaven Motor Yachts used the Empire Lounge at Sydney Seaplane Terminal in Rose Bay recently to officially launch two new vessels – the Harbour Classic 40 and the 6100 Coupe – as well as an exclusive superyacht-inspired interior design package, Euro Edition.
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Cobalt and Bennington Australia open new Gold Coast headquarters
Cobalt Boats of Australia and Bennington Boats of Australia have opened new national headquarters at Gold Coast-based shipyard The Boat Works. Both companies are now showcasing their latest models in a purpose-built, 350sq ft showroom and marina facility.
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Australian builder gets new home outside Melbourne
Australian boatbuilder Whittley Marine and its retail division Whittley Victoria Sales have a new home in a purpose-built manufacturing and retail facility located just north of Melbourne.
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Flagstaff Marine acquires Australian brokerage
Australia’s Flagstaff Marine (formerly Visail Sydney) has acquired The Yacht Brokerage (TYBQ) in Queensland for an undisclosed sum. TYB was formed over four years ago and has since grown into one of Australia’s leading brokerage houses.
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New mega chandlery on Australian Gold Coast opens for business
A new mega chandlery has opened on Australia’s Gold Coast as part of The Boat Works’ A$100m investment into expanding the Gold Coast Marine Precinct in Coomera.
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BIA rejects plans for 25% tax on new and used boats in New South Wales
The plan put forward by the New South Wales Labour Party to impose a 25% tax on new boats and second-hand recreational boats has been rejected by the Boating Industry Association (BIA), which was surprised by the announcement.
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SCIBS 2019 nears sell-out
The organisers of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) have announced a surge in exhibitor bookings for this year’s event, with spaces expected to sell out well before the show opens in May.
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Telwater issues recall on Savage models
Queensland, Australia-based Telwater has issued a recall on its Savage 645C, 655C and 655C hardtop models built between February 2012 and October 2016.
