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More festive fish dishes for your Christmas table!
An Australian Christmas just isn't complete without a terrific seafood dish. Here are two more recipes we think will be a hit with your Christmas guests this year. Grilled seafood platter ...
Festive fish dishes for your Christmas table!
If you're a seafood lover and haven't decided what to serve your loved ones on Christmas Day, here are some delicious and easy to make fish dishes to make your guests extra jolly! Lobster and summer...
Don’t Get Caught In The Dark About New Recreational Fishing Rules
Are you a recreational fisher in South Australia, or could you be in the future? If so, keep reading because this affects you! The South Australian State Government has just announced a wide range...
Article: Indigenous Fishing Rights
The rights of indigenous peoples living in coastal States to engage in their traditional fishing practices is an ongoing issue around the world. The central question lies in whether or not...
Article: The Impact of Marine Parks for Boat Owners
Marine parks have been established to conserve the biodiversity of marine life in Australia. However, in order to achieve this purpose, certain activities such as commercial fishing and boating have...
Article: Living Aboard Rules & Travelling IN and OUT of Australia
Read Katherine's latest article for Australian Boating Magazine for advice on rules when living on your boat, rules about travelling overseas on your boat and arriving back in Australia by boat....
Article: Berthing your boat at a marina
Berthing your boat at the marina is a great way to reduce the risk of mooring in more open waters. However, although marina's provide great facilities, it pays to do your research first and make...
Article: Boat Hire a Good Thing for many Families
Many of us like to hire a boat in the summer months. However, just because you are hiring or a passenger in a hired boat, it doesn't mean you are any less responsible than if you owned the boat...
Article: What Rules Apply to Other Water Craft?
These days an increasing amount of people are purchasing other types of water craft such as jet skis, paddle boards and canoes. However, just like a boat, you need to make sure you are complying...
Article: A Guide to NSW Private Moorings
Katherine Hawes Article in Australian Boat Mag January 2016. If you want to moor your vessel on navigable waters in NSW, then you must have an annual private mooring licence. Read more here. Aust...
Aqua Fisheries Conferences Cambodia – Myanmar 2016
Katherine Hawes to speak at the Aqua Fisheries Conference in Cambodia and Myanmar in 2016. For more information, please see: http://myanmar-aquafisheries.com/ Myanmar 28 - 30 September 2016...
Article: Stop and Read the Fine Print
As a marine and boat lawyer, I often come across people who have ended up disappointed and even exploited as they got carried away in the excitement of buying a boat and didn't pay attention to that...
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Article: Thinking of Buying a Boat?
Article: Thinking of Buying a Boat? - Australian Boat Mag November 2015 issue. Download the article here: Aust Boat Mag Nov 2015.pdf_extract
Infographic: Sustainable Fish for Christmas in NSW
FREE Infographic: Sustainable Fish for Christmas in NSW Click here to get your free infographic: Sustainable Fish for Christmas in NSW
Article: Thinking of Taking Your Boat Out for the Day?
Article: Thinking of Taking Your Boat Out for the Day? What you need to know. There are a number of key issues you should consider before deciding whether a boat party is a good idea. Click here to...
Course: Of Being Legally Sexy: The Implications of Overselling Yourself
GET IT LEGAL SERIES: Of Being Legally Sexy: The Implications of Overselling Yourself - Understanding Social Media Law for Business When: November 14 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Where: Ventura Level 6, 234...
Article: Smoke and Mirrors
Article: Smoke and Mirrors Despite ship transportation being considered as the most energy efficient mode of transport, it still represents a significant contribution to global emissions. Read more...
Article: Legal Waves- Australian Boat Mag
Article: Legal Waves - Australian Boat Mag Looking at how the law interfaces with today’s boat owners and fishermen. Click the link to download the article: ABM225_1440132151.pdf_extract
Article: Aquaculture Climate Risk and Insurance
Article: Aquaculture Climate Risk and Insurance Get your PDF copy of Katherine Hawes Article in Aqua Culture Magazine July/August 2015 here: - Article Hawes Pages from AQUA Culture _JulAug2015_FA2_LR
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