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Hi all, We've been contacted by ABC radio in Canberra. They are planning to do segment about travelling around Australia on their Breakfast Show tomorrow. They are looking for grey nomads from the ACT who have traveled around Australia and would be happy to talk about it on radio tomorrow morning....

As the heading states, Products with best before dates between 28 April 2017 and 27 April 2018, were affected, Unilever said in a statement. more info here: Blue Ribbon ice-cream recalled after plastic pieces found inside tubs

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I may be a tad biased however I can't see the Kiwis continuing their winning streak over this current formidable Australian side... I reckon we will perform our own form of Haka.......Hoo Roo

Hi all, we are thinking of travelling over to Tassie later this year, we have a Chev Silverado and a 29ft 5th Wheeler, can anyone shed any light on the return costs By the ferry...

Gday... This is not politics ... but extremely witty humour. These blokes are my absolutely favourites. If you are unaware of them, they parody ALL sides of politics - currently appear on ABC1 at about 6.55pm Thursdays. http://www.abc.net.au/news/programs/clarkeanddawe/ Cheers - John

this is my first real question to all on the road around Australia would love to hear from travelers that are using a holden colorado 2009 vintage as a tow vehicle and the good and bad points that they have or have not encountered with said vehicle lx rc 4wd diesel any feed back greatly appreciated as we h...

our 215 ltr waeco 12volt only in caravan compressor fridge runs almost non stop in the hot weather. The cooling and freezing efficiency is fine, of 5 settings it's set on 3. is this normal? A seperate but relevant and main question , perhaps for the solar section , is we feels the compressor fridge c...

tested batteries after sitting for a week with no load on. (aim was to be confident batteries ok) the three of them were 12.9 and it was after sunset . Put a bit of load on and only dropped to 12.8, (but fridge isn't running ) purchased 200wt portable solar system with seperate regulator and seperate fe...

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NAG NAG NAG An attorney arrived home late, after a very tough day trying to get a stay of execution. His last minute plea for clemency to the governor had failed and he was feeling worn out and depressed. As soon as he walked through the door at ho...

Does anyone know if there is a caravan park at Alice Springs that has a dog minding facility. I'm sure I read somewhere a park had applied for Govt funding to set one up.

Once again seeking advice from people's experience. Is it worth the money and carrying the extra weight of a full annex when travelling full time? Does it really get used or is a the role out awning with a shade wall enough? Many thanks Ron.

Need new tyres on the above and we are carrying just under 1 ton. Any suggestions?

Hi fellow nomads, looking for any feedback on Isuzu MUX. ok I got it wrong the first time around, and i am not happy with my tow vehicle. I have looked and read and narrowed it down to the MUX, considering car size, budget, reputation etc. Towing Jayco Journey 16 ft, about 2 T loaded i guess. Though we want t...

Today it is raining in sunny Victoria and my dear wife Shelley has asked me to sort out a route from Victoria heading north, around to the west for the spring flowers and back again. Plans are flexible, though Shelley has asked me to plot a route anti-clockwise around Australia starting in Melbourne wh...

hi everyone, a lady has found a pair of prescription glasses at the parkes showground. If you have lost them let me know. Thanks rocket n strop.

Here we go, I said in my last missive that my next would follow shortly, and here it is. I am still a month behind, but with the wet weather we are currently experiencing, I am sure I will have more time suffering from cabin fever, and will be glued to the keyboard catching up. We leave Tasmania in a week an...

Hi all Maybe you can assist we were not on the ship but am wondering how insurance works in this instance???? Do you 1. Claim on your insurance or 2 is it covered by the truck company 3. or by the tt line ??? It must of been a pretty rough crossing if they say the ship was on a 45 degree lean. Cheers

Thomas is 32 years old and he remains single. One day a friend asked: "Why aren't you married Thomas?...can't you find a lady who will be a good wife?"... Thomas replied: "Actually, I've found many women I wanted to marry, however when I bring them home to meet the folks, my mother invariably doesn't l...