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Gday... 1851 - Victorian Governor La Trobe offers a reward of 200 pounds to anyone finding gold within 200 miles of Melbourne. Gold was first officially discovered in Australia in 1851, not far from Bathurst, New South Wales. Edward Hargraves had carefully studied the geology of the area and...

Ohio introduces new execution process for criminals Because of the reluctance by international drug manufacturers to supply the chemicals used for lethal injections, the US state of Ohio has introduced a substitute execution process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfsMMVgIToA It is c...

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As promised, here are some more photos from our Gibb River Road Adventure. From Home Valley, views of the Coc*burn Range. We were camped beside the Pentecost River

there was 5 or 6 going around the block have not heard how Thay are going lately last I heard thay were in darwin ,hope it's going OK for all of u. Dave

I was babysitting my 2.5 yr old grandson the other day. He was easily kept amused as we worked our way through the birthday cake book (you know the ones - the kids have to decide what sort of birthday cake their mother will make this year) when we turned the page and there was a lovely wombat cake. 'Oooh that...

Teacher: Little Johnny, can you tell me the name of 3 great kings who have brought happiness and peace into people's lives? Little Johnny answered: Drin-king, smo-king, and bon-king.

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we are heading towards Tenterfield,any thought for free camping in this area, also does anyone know showground costs, caretaker not answering phone

Has anyone got any comments good or bad about the Oz Pig camp fire gadget looking at getting one but need feed back first.

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How do you fit safety chains to prevent the drawbar of the trailer from hitting the ground if said drawbar comes off the hitch?? My tow ball fits within the required height requirements but all my trailer towbars will hit the ground/street if disconnected. One caravan and three trailers. They all h...

We arrived here today, it's a lovely spot but looks like it is already getting busy for the weekend, is anybody else here or planning to arrive soon.

It's that time of year again, Yep, "BURN-OFF TIME" After last years disastrous fires in Perth's Hills, they are doing the Burn-off's before the next storms, forecast in couple of days time. No doubt there will be those who will whinge about the smoke but, I'd rather see it now, not when the w...

Wombat has a new friend.....

At Sharp park is a great spot south of Canungra app5 kms, there is agreat bush camping, flush toilets but no showers. Pic below shows where I have seen the platypus and turtles on rocks,but you got to be soquite as if tey hear you or see you they go back into the water.

Im at a loss to discover the better canopy for my XL ranger. I have 2 grand to spend so budget is important. If anyone can suggest a provider or recommend a canopy for around that price, I would be most grateful. Thanks and happy travels.

hi all, can anyone tell me if they have been to burdekin falls dam cp and bivouac junction holiday park and what is your opinion. both up near charters towers. will be visiting in that area in the next month or so. thanks in advance for any info. stay safe