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I would just like to put my hand up here, and sayI have friends on this forum, who are in Victoria, and they know who they are They are decent people, just like me. They assisted, and have been friendly towards me, when I go to their State.While I am fortunate to be at home base in Western Australia, and you...

Hi All, if anyone has had trouble with rocker roller leaf suspension on dual axle, would be interested to hear about it, we're in the market for a 20 ft van with moderate offroad capabilitiy, hoping to be max 3200 kgs, and getting differing advice from sales people. Basically want a bit extra clearanc...

Have decided to maybe have a couple of weeks wandering around the state and support some of the local business ,anyone out there doing this at the moment and if so have you encountered and problems .We hope to head off the end of this week.

Hi. We are new to the grey nomad lifestyle and will be working our way around this wonderful country. Our plan is to work in exchange for site, electricity and anything else we can barter. Looking for peoples experiences and what hours worked in exchange for these facilities. Any pointers are most wel...

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When you get to Chillagoe there are 3 ways to go, this is one of them. :) We have just spent the past 3 weeks driving around the 'back blocks' of south west Cape York After a Covid induced hiatus I have just added a new post to our blog detailing the trip. It's a 'bumper edition' with many extra pics as well as s...

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES Little Johnny's father asks him if he knows about the birds and the bees. "I don't want to know!" Little Johnny says, bursting into tears. Confused, his father asks what's wrong. "Oh, Dad," Little Johnny sobs, "first, there was no Santa Claus, then no Easter Bunny, and finally,...

THE WAY YOU THINK Teacher: "Four crows are on the fence. The farmer shoots one. How many are left?" Little Johnny: "None." Teacher: "Listen carefully: Four crows are on the fence. The farmer shoots one. How many are left?" Little Johnny: "None." Teacher: "Can you explain that answer?" Little Johnn...

It was that time, during the Sunday morning service, for the children's sermon. All the children were invited to come forward. One little girl was wearing a particularly pretty dress and, as she sat down, the pastor leaned over and said, "That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter Dress?" The littl...

I usually camp in the forest in the middle of nowhere so a decent torch is essential to me. I have a few small LED torches, including a good head torch, and they are great for use around the camp but I seek a serious torch which *really* lights up the whole area. I bought a $50 Energizer one from Bunnings 12 mo...

I am in my late seventies,but this Winter in East Gippsland would have one of nicest we can recall. A few cold frosty nights,some rain, mainly at nights,but lots of lovely sunny cold days. Can't wait for the snow to melt,and to get up to the High Country,all depends on the virus. Stay safe.

Would love to know in case anyone driving the above car and got a caravan! So the questions would be: 1. What type of caravan are you towing? 2. Any problems as the ASX Diesel 4x4 Auto has only max Towing Capacity of 1400kg. Mine is the 2018 Model I would love to buy a second hand (Max $15000). Being doing lot...

At the Dog Show, everything was going so well until...

In my opinion Blind Freddy can see that border closures, have helped some states to protect its people, from the Coronavirus We now have a situation where a private individual, who (if I have interpreted the story correctly), has received the help of the Federal Government, to try and make the clo...

Mmmmm, some of this rings a bell...............

Beware the bagpipes and kilt..............