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Mud and flooding face southbound outback travellers

ABC Posted 8 September 2010 The Transport Department says the Birdsville Track is now open to four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Toyota recalls 116,507 4WD HiLux vehicles

heraldsun.com.au Posted 8 September 2010 TOYOTA has announced a safety recall of more than 116,000 four-wheel-drive HiLux vehicles across Australia.

Big Tree Explorer tour to run again

Bellingen Shire Courier Sun Posted 8 September 2010 On Saturday, September 25, local staff from the Dorrigo National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a Discovery 4WD vehicle tour of Nymboi-Binderay and Cascade National Parks.

Birdsville Races revellers still stranded

ABC Blackboard Posted 6 September 2010 The wild weather which wrought havoc across much of the country over the weekend also saw thousands of revellers stranded in outback Queensland.

Chilling video highlights fatigue danger

thewest.com.au Posted 6 September 2010 Dramatic footage of a fatigued driver narrowly avoiding a head-on smash when he strayed on to the wrong side of a Pilbara highway has shocked police and chillingly reinforced the dangers of driving tired, particularly on outback roads.

Camping grounds forced to increase fees

ABC Posted 6 September 2010 The Shire of Chapman Valley says it has had to increase camping fees at the popular Coronation Beach Camping Grounds to help cover costs associated with managing the facility.

Australia's oldest holiday park celebrates 75 years of memories

eTravel Blackboard Posted 4 September 2010 The owners of Australia’s oldest caravan park known-to-date, family owned and operated Easts Beach Holiday Park, are toasting 75 years in 2010.

Storms lash SA

smh.com.au Posted 3 September 2010 Storms are lashing South Australia, flooding houses and endangering motorists.

Kratzmann Caravans opens industry first

QBR Posted 3 September 2010 Kratzmann Caravans celebrated in style last night with the grand opening of its new facility in Burpengary, Australia’s first caravanning lifestyle super centre.

Couple lose caravan wheels on road

The Observer Posted 3 September 2010 A VICTORIAN husband and wife, on their way home after three months in Bowen, were lucky to escape serious injury after the wheels snapped off their caravan on the Bruce Highway yesterday.

Grey nomads a beacon of hope for towns

smh.com.au Posted 1 September 2010 New research shows grey nomads are more than a source of revenue for Australian towns - they have the potential to keep struggling communities alive by becoming volunteer workers on their travels.

Eastern Creek 4WD show a success

Mt Druitt St Mary's Standard Posted 1 September 2010 ORGANISERS have hailed the inaugural 4WD Adventure Show at Eastern Creek a success.

Navman MY75T GPS Review (page slow to load)

PC World Posted 31 August 2010 The Navman MY75T benefits from its large 5in screen and a solid features list, but it lacks the simplicity and ease of use of competing units.

Caravan park safety revamp could take months

ABC Posted 31 August 2010 It is expected to be months rather than weeks before a popular caravan park in the New South Wales Great Lakes re-opens.

Lake Learmonth wet again

ABC Posted 31 August 2010 Lake Learmonth caravan park owner Kevin Davies isn't getting his hopes up yet, but the lake is the wettest he's seen it since buying the business.

Support for council's RV reversal

Warwick Daily News Posted 31 August 2010 “I'm a grey nomad myself but I don't believe the town will benefit from becoming RV-friendly,” Mr Lawton told the Daily News.

Protest at park closure

Gympie Times Posted 29 August 2010 GYMPIE Region residents have rallied behind the besieged residents of the Imbil Caravan Park, following a council decision to close the park.

On the way to Herod's Gate

smh.com.au Posted 29 August 2010 Bathroom scales are not to be trusted. Not when you're trying to lose weight, of course, and not when you're psyching yourself for a full-pack trek in deepest, remotest Tasmania and you decide, on a whim the night before you leave, to weigh the pack you'll be carrying for the next six days.

Hope wet weather won't stop famous outback races

ABC Posted 29 August 2010 Four days of wet weather in Queensland's far south-west is playing havoc with plans for the Simpson Desert racing carnival.

Canberra inventor's folding caravan

Canberra Times Posted 27 August 2010 A Canberra inventor's folding caravan that goes from compact to liveable at the touch of a button will feature on ABC television's The New Inventors, a series that showcases Australian innovation.

RV status unhooked

Warwick Daily News Posted 27 August 2010 COUNCILLORS did a U-turn at yesterday's general meeting and decided not to apply for RV-Friendly status, saying “we're already RV friendly”.

Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show

Wellington Times Posted 27 August 2010 Australia’s backyard is one of the greatest in the world. Rich in diverse natural beauty our great southern land offers a swag of places to see and things to do.

Fishers face potential $100,000 fine over illegal haul

ABC Posted 26 August 2010 Boating and Fisheries officers will continue to carry out random inspections across north Queensland after the discovery of an illegal haul of fish.

More people awaiting rescue in boggy south-west Qld

ABC Posted 26 August 2010 Police have rescued one group of travellers in far south-west Queensland but another two groups remain stranded.

Deflate This Inflatable Air Mattress, Store It Inside The Hand Pump

Gizmodo Posted 26 August 2010 As I’m getting on a bit, I’m finding my creaky back needing the (relative) comfort of an air mattress when we go camping.

Behind the wheel: Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TDV6 HSE

Penrith Press Posted 24 August 2010 APART from the horrible Defender which nobody in their right mind would want to drive, to us, the Discovery has been the workhorse of Land Rover’s line-up.

Birdsville trek to benefit kids

The Northern Star Posted 24 August 2010 TWO essential items for the Trek Quest Outback 4x4 Adventure trip, which is set to depart on September 25, are a good sense of humour and a camera, according to Peter Arthur.

Garmin-Asus Combines GPS With Smartphone

ChannelNews Posted 23 August 2010 The Garmin-Asus Nuvifone A50 is an Android smartphone that brings Garmin navigation to your handset.

Torrential rain strands tourists in outback

ABC Posted 23 August 2010 Around 100 people are stranded in South Australia's outback after torrential rain hit the region, turning roads and runways into floodways.

Visitors rise like Lake Eppalock's water level

Bendigo Advertiser Posted 23 August 2010 RIVERS and creeks still running have pushed Lake Eppalock to 25 per cent of capacity.

Peugeot 4007 SV Hdi Review

The Motor Report Posted 22 August 2010 If the Peugeot 4007 looks vaguely familiar, there's a reason. It might come with its own engine and transmission, but the platform, body-panels and interior come courtesy of Mitsubishi’s Outlander.

Caravan of joy for Chance Monopoly winner

The Daily Telegraph Posted 22 August 2010 WINNING a caravan worth almost $50,000 could not have come at a better time for Killarney Vale retail worker Andrew Figallo.

Nokia HF-510 Display Speakerphone Review

The Motor Report Posted 22 August 2010 it’s clear that one of the easiest ways to save ourselves from an unwelcome hit in the pocket (or into the side of the family car) is to invest in a decent hands-free setup.

Free stay park planned for Richmond NSW

Hawkesbury Well being Posted 20 August 2010 Richmond Club is looking at an exciting new development to promote tourism and visitation to the Hawkesbury by developing a Free Stay Caravan Park in Richmond.

Caravan park protest gets heated

Coolum News Posted 20 August 2010 MORE than 120 people attended a meeting last week to protest against proposed rate increases for Coolum Caravan Park.

VAST Satellite service to take Aurora’s Place

Hobohome Posted 19 August 2010 V.A.S.T. (Viewer Access Satellite Television) is set replace the existing “Aurora” satellite television system used by many travellers. So what does this mean for those of us currently receiving our television from Aurora?

Celeb chef to judge MusterChef

Northern Star Posted 19 August 2010 CELEBRITY chef James Reeson, host of WIN television show Alive and Cooking, will be at this year’s Optus Muster to judge the culinary skills of Muster patrons in the 2010 MusterChef Cook-Off.

Council pro RV friendly

Warwick Daily News Posted 19 August 2010 DESPITE a voting division and months of debate, council decided to apply for RV-friendly status.

We're top of the pop-ups

cairns.com.au Posted 18 August 2010 IT'S official - Cairns is such a good holiday destination even the city's residents are booking in for a break.

4WD adventure SHOW Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek: 27 August to 29 August

Street Corner Posted 18 August 2010 The 4WD adventure SHOW - a mammoth three-day event showcasing the many and diverse activities which 4WD’s are used for - opens at Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek, from Friday 27 August until Sunday 29 August, 2010.

Overlander 4WD Awards 2010: WINNERS!

Cars Guide Posted 17 August 2010 The 2010 Overlander Awards Best of the Best category has been taken out by Land Rover Discovery 4, for the third year in a row.

Butterflies boom from flooding in Qld's west

ABC Posted 17 August 2010 Scientists say improved seasonal conditions have caused a big increase in the number of butterflies and dragonflies in western Queensland.