Outback Overtaking Guide: Don’t Get Caught in The Crowd!
Overtaking takes concentration and co-operation. Here’s how to get it right; and wrong The Big Red Bash was on again this year and I believe it was another great success. I knew it was on as I got caught in…
Paradise Inspiration Supreme Black Edition
Iveco is the new chassis of choice and ideally suited to Paradise’s Black Edition Inspiration Supreme… by Richard Robertson. Paradise sits at the top of many people’s dream motorhome list. Arguably, its luxurious motorhomes are also the best engineered in…
Pacific makes a big statement with its Islander
RV Daily got the scoop on a so-new 20 foot Pacific IslanderWords & images Anthony Kilner There are a range of new Pacific models hitting the roads which includes vans ranging from 20 to 22 feet and offering a variety…
Paying too much for mobile data?
Here’s how to score free wi-fi. And if you must pay – what’s the next best thing to free?Words & images Emily Barker Mobile Internet access is something many of us take for granted. Even so, we’re a long way…
Penola, the country town of miracles. And wine!
We visit the little SA country town where spirituality comes in many forms. It’s Penola, the country town of miracles. And wine! The familiar stone cottages and grand old pubs of country South Australia line the main thoroughfare into town,…
Performance Utes are on the Australian Horizon
Holden, Ford and Toyota have something on the cards There are plenty of special-edition 4WD utes and tow rigs floating around at the moment. But beyond some special stickers and paint options, the cars are mechanically identical to others in…
Petrol and diesel are dead
I wasn’t around in the late 1800s when the early motorcars took their first tentative journeys, but I’ve read enough to know what happened. The prevalent transport at the time was the horse. The horsemen would mock the car drivers,…
Why Petrol Power is the Enemy ( For Now at Least)
When will drivers with big trailers and motorhomes switch from diesel to petrol? If you have a lot of weight to shift like a big trailer, or an RV, then ask around … the answer has always been diesel power.…
Philips recall action for CPAP machines.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is working with Philips on its global recall action for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines. The recall, which also affects Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP) devices and mechanical ventilators, is due to…
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Excuses to go & reasons to stop Parkes Elvis Festival – Parkes, NSWJanuary 11–15, 2017 Everyone knows at least one Elvis impersonator. If you don’t (and feel your life is lacking), head on down to the Parkes Elvis Festival. Celebrating…
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Excuses to go & reasons to stop Sydney, NSWSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasMarch 4, 2017 Since its inception in 1978, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has become an iconic Sydney event. The three-week festival features more than…
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Corryong, VICThe Man From Snowy River FestivalMarch 30–April 2, 2017 The ultimate homage to the beloved Aussie bush heritage, the Man From Snowy River Festival showcases and celebrates country life at the base of the Snowy Mountains. Experience bush horsemen…
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Excuses to go & reasons to stop Gold Coast, QLDBlues on Broadbeach Music FestivalMay 18-21, 2017Four days of home-grown and international artists bring soul and blues to the streets of Broadbeach. With the likes of Russell Morris, Bonnie Tyler and…
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Festival of Voices Hobart, TAS June 30-July 16, 2017 Hear the human voice in all its glory, exploring every genre of music. Listen to all aspects of vocal music; enjoy classic choral and contemporary a cappella, hip-hop and cabaret throughout…
