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A clean-up at a resort in northern Western Australia has ended on a sour note when a baby grand piano was mistakenly turfed at a rubbish tip. Fortunately the historic Steinway & Sons piano previously owned by Lord Alistair McAlpine, an advisor to former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher...

Happy St Patrick's day, I'm off to Freo to join my lovely irish friends.....Kisha

We have just switched from Bupa to DEFENCE HEALTH.In doing so we have save $900 on yearly premium. Now if you or any of your extended family have at some stage serviced in the Navy, Army or Airforce you are entitled to join the DEFENCE HEALTH Insurance. It is a NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION. I did my Nation...

Great news. Two more visits like this in June and maybe September and he doesn't want to see me again.

Now I love Greens Lake but when a large group of friends arrive and set up next to you with two generators and the noisy end facing me going from 8.00am til 11.30pm ish, every day Greens is far from serenity. Bugga 'em. I know some of you would say to cut the power cords, put sugar in the tanks or just leave but...

Have a 1980 12 foot Millard with small wheels.. one of which was lost on Sunday.. could I put falcon or Holden axle and wheels and easiest way to raise suspension so wheels will fit... brian...

I am sourcing manufacturers capable of building a 40 foot, custom 5th Wheel van. Simple parameters - "bullet proof" construction able to handle the Great Central Road. All composite frame/floor construction. (no timber other than for quality cabinetry). Any recommendations greatly appreciat...

Just got down to Perth and decided to check the price of Panadol Osteo tabs at Scarbourough Chemist, $10.95. Went around to Chemist Warehouse and got them for $4.95. Definitely better than Carnarvon's $7.95, it all seems to be a game for the Chemist's these days.

Well we have finally decided to do the Nullaboor from Ceduna over to Perth and go as far up as Exmouth. We would then return back down the coast and do the south west - Busselton Albany Esperance etc and back home across the Nullaboor. We have 3 mths and were thinking July August Sept but wanting to keep out...

Hi all! So glad to have found a great forum! Looking for advice on what camper to buy next - been out of the game for a couple of years! Nice to eMeet everyone!! B xx

Hi all. As the heading says we are just learning. Living in rental accommodation at the moment, have bought a tow vehicle and about to purchase a caravan in the next few weeks . Have until October to set it up before our lease runs out then we will be on the road, ready or not.Will be looking for plenty of a...

Soo many different types out there. Do we need or not. with or without chocks Aldi have but look tooo long to fit between dual wheels. suggestions please. cheers kiwimagic.

'Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl.' The priest asks, 'Is that you, little Joey Pagano?' 'Yes, Father, it is.' 'And who ...was the girl you were with?' 'I can't tell you, Father, I don't want to ruin her reputation.' "Well, Joey, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later s...

New van will arrive middle of next month. Any suggestions on what length and type of power cable I should purchase. I'm assuming that the van will not have one. cheers Kiwimagic.

Any fossickers out there?

Little Sally came home from school with a smile on her face and told her mother, "Frankie Brown showed me his weenie today at the playground!" Before the mother could raise a concern, Sally went on to say, "It reminded me of a peanut." Relaxing with a hidden smile, Sally's Mom asked, "Really small, was i...

UPDATED: THE Tasman Highway has been reopened after a crash involving a caravan and a four-wheel drive.No one was injured in the incident.EARLIER: EMERGENCY crews are at the scene of a crash involving a caravan and a four-wheel drive on Hobarts Eastern Shore.Police said the Hobart-bound lanes of...

Those of you who have a mains pressure tap inside the caravan may find that it leaks after a while. Ours did. Drip Drip Drip Drip... I tried everywhere to get a new tap washer, but no go - the washer was far too small for commercial plumbing supplies. Eventually, I found the answer - the rubber washers uses...

After traveling in tents, sleeping in the series 2 Land Rover, and a small franklin. I lashed out and purchased some luxury. I got it second hand as it had been used as Paramounts entry into the caravan of the year and is pretty much one with the lot. It didn't tick all of my boxes but I was prepared to compro...

Finalled picked up our new Retreat Fraser from Paravans at Heatherbrae (Raymond Terrace) today and experienced towing the 45kms back home with the Pajero Sport. The vans Tare on the compliance plate (not confirmed yet) was 2283kg which was 60kg heavier than a standard Fraser due to a couple of extra...