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We recently had a new fridge fitted. The company who fit the fridge, (a three way fridge) installed it and nothing else. That is too say they had it running on 240 volts only. We assumed that the fridge would run on the house batteries/ solar or gas. We were wrong and lost a whole fridge full of food. Whil...

How is this ... We were after a large map of NSW. We have just visited the Tourist Info Centre at Casino, and Tenterfield, Armidale and no full size NSW state map available. Also went to the NRMA Tenterfield , Glen Innis , Armidale and again no full size NSW road map available. Someone in the NSW Tourism I...

Mazda has announced that its next-generation BT-50 ute will be based on the next Isuzu D-Max. http://www.caradvice.com.au/460833/mazda-and-isuzu-announce-ute-deal/

Food for thought......I hope that Cindy lets this article go to press. As a self funded retiree, Im frustrated with Canberras continuous fiddle with Superannuation contributions and rule changes Plus the measure to Re-balance the Pension Assets Test to be i...

A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a check-up, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember. Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Wan...

The other day i hooked the caravan up ,and checked the lights ( tail lights ,brake ,park ,turn indicators ) all came on except clearance on the caravan & the dash lights in the car .Have checked fuses in the car all look okay .What do you auto electricians think it could be wrong .JOHN. -- Edited b...

Hi, we need to get a plan for our internet and phones as we are doing a big lap for a year. We would like to know what others do and which have the best deal in respect to coverage and price.Telstra? Optus? we are not very computer savvy and are appreciative of any advice. :) thanks

On the last day of school, the children brought gifts for their teacher.The supermarket manager's daughter brought the teacher basket of assorted fruit.The florist's son brought the teacher a bouquet of flowers.The Sweet Shop owner's daughter gave the teacher a pretty box of assorted sweets.Th...

Hang on to your seats........................ http://safeshare.tv/w/zEUXHEJUxG K.J.

A woman and her twelve-year-old son were riding in a taxi in Detroit.It was raining and all the prostitutes were standing under awnings."Mom," said the boy, "what are all those women doing?""They're waiting for their husbands to get off work," she replied.The taxi driver turns around and says, "Ge...

A blonde teenager, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer, decided to hire herself out as a "handy-woman"She started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house, and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do."Well, I guess I could use som...

Coast to Coast roll out awning sunscreen to suit 15ft roll out awning. 4330mm w x 1800mm h. Very good condition. Pegs and guy ropes included which are housed in a separate bag to prevent damage to the screen. RRP $130 Sell $75. Pick up or freight at buyer's expense. David. 0412131148.

Set off from Bluewater well before the ranger came and drove the 14kms up to Toomulla Beach, campers were leaving and there was plenty of room for us to camp. Set up in no time and was able to take the camera for a walk again.I have described the facilities here on previous posts and also put up plenty of pho...

Hi. Has anybody had any experience with a Waeko 12v kettle ? I bought one cos I was told they were a good brand. They are useless in my mind. My system was fully charged when I popped on the kettle for a cuppa. 15 minutes later the kettle was just getting warm. I bought a kettle for my gas stove and problem fixe...

Evening All, Have just had some repairs done on the van by "Sovereign Caravan Services" at 813 Creswick Rd, Wendouree. 03 5338 1803 (Suburb of Ballarat), this is the second time we have used them and I can't speak highly enough of their quality work. We had a leaking front window removed and the front re...

HI, we are in Mackay, and someone suggested that we should visit Longreach this time of year, so has anyone some ideas which route to take thats sealed, and so good places to stop enroute .... thanks

VICTORIA - THE PLACE TO BE. Things back in your home State are so laid back, it's the place to be at the moment. Yes it's a bit chilly at times but if you head up to the Murray or Mallee regions you get plenty of calm sunny winter days. Plenty of room to move wherever you go & so relaxing. ''Free camps'' ar...

Out of interest yesterday I went to the 4WD show in melb. I spoke to the various dealers at the show that were advocating remapping ECU's , I was told that it would not void warranty as there are built in fail safes in the motor that the remapping cant over ride .??? Sounded like salesman's bulls..... to m...

Whats the best friendly park to stay in Longreach these days ... something well maintained etc