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Last year I got involved (in just a small way through Partners of Veterans) in the making off poppies for this year's ANZAC Day -have a look at at the following site: 5000poppies.wordpress.com they look absolutely wonderful! For some reason I can't make the link work - maybe someone else can fix it up f...

While walking down the street one day a Member of the Australian Federal Parliament is tragically hit by a truck and loses his life..... His soul arrives in Heaven and of course he is met by St. Peter at the Pearly Gates entrance.. "Welcome to Heaven", says St. Peter. Before you settle in, it...

Has anyone there heard anything about these imported caravans looked one yesterday and very impressed with the features, but not seen any on the road, any comments most welcome The Bear

We are experiencing problems with fridge not going onto gas at free camp.Failure comes on bright and gas indicator appears to have a very faint glow.All other gas appliances are working ok.The fride will go to battery but not gas.Any ideas?

well, I believe that television does depict on the feelings on many. How many, are happy with the Colorado add where the son and father are towing caravan through the scub. only to turn onto the hiway, and say bloody caravaners? it has taken many years for the truckies to respect us, coz we do the ri...

(You don't have to be Catholic to appreciate this one!) A man suffered a serious heart attack while shopping in a store. The store's staff called 000 when they saw him collapse to the floor. The paramedics rushed the man to the nearest hospital where he had emergency open heart bypass surgery. He awake...

It seems that there has been a few van roll overs in out back oz of late just read about another on the GN website and I don't want to seem judge mental here but I am wondering just what may be behind these roll overs is it fatigue with us older driver pushing it to far each day " to get to point B at all cost &...

We have been looking at diesel heating for the caravan as we are heading to Tassie to work over the winter. I know we will have to put in a diesel tank but now we are starting to think maybe a gas heater as we already have the gas bottles. We are in Woodend Victoria at present so wouldnt find it hard to get the g...

Just moved into the free camp at Wagga Wagga (wilks park). There is about 20 odd vans/rv's here at the moment. What a great site that the council have provided for travellers to use. Wish there where more like this in places we have been. If your around stop and say hi to Pete and I. We are the red ute and...

Hi all. We will be leaving Broken Hill in about a week and want to spend about 2 weeks travelling south to Melbourne. We have to take our van to north Melbourne and no doubt will have to rough it in a motel for a night while they do some warranty repairs, then plan to spend 3 weeks at Berwick racecourse CP (...

If you are planning on visiting the Fraser Coast Hervey Bay this winter and would like to pay half the weekly fees see our profile. We love dogs and welcome them. Christina

I have finally given up on the 12 pin flat plug and fitted a large 7 pin round plug (and socket) and an Anderson plug and socket. I was wondering why there doesn't seem to be a weatherproof cap for the round plug, but there is for both the 7 pin round and Anderson sockets and the Anderson plug. Has anyone out t...

Just wondering if any of you experienced travellers could give me any ideas or suggestions of the most interesting route from Sydney to the Alice and return. Towing a 20ft van which is not a off-roader so will be stuck to the tar - not literally I hope. Thanks guys. Pommyroy

Driving down the great ocean road with Frangipani today, talking about different things that our MH's will require, I stated that I must get some of the kangaroo whistle things. Hmmm, says Fran, they work really well, keep all the elephants away. So glad because they are something I really donor wish...

Has the free Australian attractions guide "Australia Free " been published yet? Someone said it was due to be published sometime back. Has anyone seen it or know the name of the author or anything about it. Sounds like a great guide. KB

I have read everything possible but not sure I completely understand. This inverter seems very reasonable to me at $245 and the company is Australian. Maybe too cheap?1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12V VP Quick OverviewThis 8ZED 1000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter (2000W Peak) provides powe...

Probably been done to death, but I have found this site with a heap of lovely lists. Though American, it would make a great prompt for beginner travelers. I certainly find it useful. Cheers Gemmybob

Hi out there, Pete and I are Newbies since Feb, bought our rig and spent 2 months traveling from Melb to Townsville till the cyclone was coming and went inland and back to Alice to work till dec. Full time in January hopefully. I was looking at Darwin parks and there is no way we are paying $55 p/n for a sit...

Stayed there last night. Very nice little park. Staff are really helpful,fresh scones on arrival. Windscreen washed on departure. Great log fire for Happy Hour, $19 pn X2 solo's a little cheaper if you ask nicely. Showers are really hot. We will visit again on our way home.

My husband and I have decided to sell up and travel around Australia over the next 12 months (or as long as it takes). Whilst we are embracing the idea of minimisation (having lived in a large home for many years) we are considering what sort of wheels to buy to embark on this epic journey. The 5th wheele...