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Australian drought pictured from above....
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From ground level, Australia's drought looks like a featureless, brown dustbowl, but from the air it transforms into an artistry of colour and texture as the land cracks open under a blazing sun.... Farmer Ash Whitney stands in the middle of a dried-up dam in a drought-affected paddock on his proper...
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Age of the Dinasaur Museum Winton
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Hi, has anybody been to The Age of the Dinasaur Museum just outside Winton QLD. I understand its not fully finished, but worth a 2 hour visit. We will be travelling from Winton to Ilfracombe and want to stop there en-route.
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2018 Birdsville Races volunteers call!
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The nationwide call for has gone out for the 2018 Birdsville Races volunteers. Billed as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, the races provide a great opportunity for punters to tick off a big item on the bucket list, while giving back to the community at the same time. The races are on this year from Augus...
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Interior privacy curtain for Pop Top
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Hi there Our last van was full height and big and had concertina doors to block off the bedroom. Now we have a much smaller Pop Top that I would like to put some sort of curtain up to give some privacy to the sleeping end. Has anyone done this? Or have any suggestions please? Cheers Wandererone -- Edited...
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Sad end to an Icon
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-31/fake-uluru-on-pacific-highway-alight/10058532
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stone guards
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does anyone use one of these Rock Tamer for the back of the car Stone guard for the front of the van or Stone Stomper from the car to the van just interrested as i have just purchased a new van and there isnt a mark on the front as yet or is it all a wast of time thanks inadvance Trouto
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Do I need an ambulance??
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Gday... When would you call triple-0 for an ambulance? When a fall results in a nasty fracture? Concern that labour is progressing so rapidly that you'll give birth before you can get to hospital? Weakness from prolonged vomiting and diarrhoea? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-01/000-tri...
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California fires: US authorities ask Australian firefighters to help battle deadly wildfires....
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A decision will be made today on the deployment of Australian firefighters to the United States to help battle bushfires across the north-west of the nation. The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC) in the US formally requested assistance over the weekend, seeking 188 specialist fire...
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Thinking of getting an 'off-road' van?
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Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John
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Best Thermos
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Hi All, We love to have a cup of warm soup for lunch on cooler days, so we are looking for the best thermos style flask. Would love to here how long your thermos has kept your drinks/soup warm or cold.
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deposits
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just a bit of a flow on from Kimberley Campers, the issue of deposits was raised and I thought I'd pass this on , I have never tried this but someone else may have .I was told this by a supplier of our old business , he was building a new home and he decided that the builders selection of kitchen appliances wer...
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fresh water
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Hi all, after Eucla heading east, where can i resupply with fresh water ?
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TXP Squeeze-box ladder video review
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Hi guys, I've been away for a while focusing on my pajero and getting it ready for some adventures, so I haven't had much to share caravan related of late. As the Paj is pretty much done, I'm moving some of my attention back to the van so should have some more stuff to share soon. In particular I have a dc-dc c...
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Grey Nomads Times Newsletter
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Hello All Anyone have a link to the "Grey Nomads Times No 176". Deleted in error, cleaned out the trash and it's not available on the website Cheers Jeff
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Someone with a sense of humor
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While travelling this great country of ours, I came across this, I could not resist taking a picture and posting it Some people have a great sense of humor or maybe he was fair dinkum, interesting what the police would say, may it would test their sense of humor as well. Safe travels Graham
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The lucky Country
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Is this the Lucky Country? Quite a bit has been written about the plights of many in this country. We read about many towns that are struggling, and of farmers too in drought affected areas etc. It made me think how lucky how many of us in this forum are, to have the life we do, being able to afford to travel,...
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Biggenden qld
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hello, does anyone know if the $5 camp at the train station has toilets? Thanks
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Getttin' busy all over it seems....
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Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John
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The Wanderlust Bug bites again.
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After 10 years of wandering we sold the rig and bought a house BUT a few months ago were again bitten by the wanderlust bug. As we have been "off the road" for 4 years I decided to look at this & other sites for updates. It made me chuckle to see there are still those "dream stealer's) stories. The most am...
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Lightning Ridge caravan parks.
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Hi Folks. Looking for recommendations for caravan park stay at Lightning Ridge next week. What is the Crocodile CP like. Thanks in advance. Bluey.
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