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In Victoria there is a groundswell of anger when MacDonalds appealed a local council decision not to allow a Maccas in their town. To cut a long story short MacDonalds appealed and won despite massive opposition from the council and locals. The council could not fight on because it would be illegal us...

Birregurra (Vic) is holding it's annual festival over the week-end of the 12th and 13th of October. This is a great festival with something for everybody and it's amazing the crowd it pulls. There is everything from face painting for the children right through to dog jumping. Lots of food and local pr...

Is there anyway of upgrading the braked tow capacity of a 6 cylinder Falcon(auto) from 1700kg to 2300/2500kg?

If you go http://archive.org/ and click audio you can see thousands of free audio programs. I download things like Dragnet, Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Abbott & Costello, Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy etc. Brings back memories to me of the 50's. Hund...

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A doctor in Dublin wanted to get off work and go fishing, so he approached his assistant. 'Murphy, I am going fishing tomorrow and don't want to close the clinic. I want you to take care of the clinic and take care of all me patients'. 'Yes, sir!' answers Murphy. The doctor goes fishing and returns the fol...

Well, the bench, sink & drawers. Next, pantry-style cupboards, electricity and (very basic) plumbing.....

Bought some adhesive letters to put my forum name on my GN stickers

While we were doing one of our much enjoyed trips along the mighty Murray River,this camp spot will always be a favourite of ours....It is Called Psyche Bend about 12ks s/e of Mildura.it is a spot steeped in history,probably not very surprising given that it is on the Murray. Psych Bend houses Paych P...

would anyone suggest joining the Australian Caravan club when we start on our travels if anything to take advantage of some of there available acces to discounts Neil

We are planning to drive between these 3 towns shortly as part of a longer trip. The 2 routes we are considering are the Mt Lindsay Highway and the road through Bonalbo and then along the Bruxner Highway. RACQ trip planner indicates little difference in time or distance so it comes down to the most pleas...

My sister is an Earl Grey fan, and she loves gin. I found this easy recipe for a ****tail which I reckon would go down well for happy hour.... with equal parts gin and tea it might need to be limited to one.Ingredients:2 parts Gin2 parts brewed and chilled Earl Gray TeaSqueeze of lemon juiceSpoonful o...

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Here I am resting quietly in a CP in Rockhampton. Restful sleep has arrived at 11pm (Such Bliss) Then at 5.30am the quietness is disturbed by banging, clattering, loud voices and engines starting up. By 6.30am the exodus begins, goodbyes have been said at top volume, then they clatter over the speed...

I have just realised that this is the best part of my day (well second best after greeting the Snowman when i get home from work). Here i am sitting up in bed, cuppa at the bedside and thoroughly engrossed in this forum. Some would say "get a life" but this is now part of my new life to be and I love...

Can someone please explain to me why some people when they see the sign ' overtaking lane ends in 500m' or similar, they have to pull straight across into the other lane. Twice today following vans doing between 85 - 90km's this happened to me, I had just pulled out to overtake & as soon as I get withi...

Maybe posting in the area, sorry if I am, I am wondering if there is a "treatment" for the hot water service in the MH, the fresh water tank as full and clear when we draw water through the cold tap it is fine but when we draw water through the hot side it has a tainted maybe metallic odour and taste...

Hi, I have just purchased a 2001 Ford transit lwb van. It has done 119,000 klms but no books etc. Don't feel it had been looked after. Has been Fitted out as a camper by the guy who orginally bought it about 6 months ago. I have had a service etc done but am wondering if I should have the timing belt done...