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Results of 2013 Site Surveys

Thank you to all our registered users that have participated in the 2 surveys we have hosted over the last couple of months. For your enjoyment and information,...

Melbourne to Geelong Leg 2 Week 1 The Happy Walk

I’ll be totally honest with you and admit it was a tough first week of walking and resting. So

Melbourne to Adelaide Sponsored by ExplorOz The Happy Walk

Just to get you all excited about the 2nd leg of The Happy Walk I'm letting you know the draft itinerary for the first week....

Destruction of our scenic routes

Today I am saddened. For the first time I have felt some of the pain that our indigenous people must have felt with the progression of man....

Last Week in Tasmania - Stanley to Devonport

It has been a very busy week with huge support! I want to send out a massive THANK YOU to all the wonderful Tasmanian’s I h

The Recovery of Burke and Wills Remains - Clare’s link.

Here is a very brief overview of the events that lead to the recovery of the remains of Burke and Wills from the Cooper Creek in the far north east of South Australia in ...

Genuine Turbochargers - Why buy Genuine?

Non-genuine turbos are often sold using terms that skirt around the issue such as "replacement turbo for original" or advise that they are built to the same specifications as a ...

Seeing Terra off on her Happy Walk

Well we had a great send off for Terra today. The sun was shining and it was a lovely day for Terra to start her walk. What an amazing effort she is undertaking....

The Electronic Swagman - THE ROADIES, KLAUS THE CAMEL MAN AND ...

The latest Electronic Swagman catch-up blog is on three travelers encountered on the road . Klaus - The Camel Man ... Mashito - The Long Distance walker and Petrea and Reuben - ...

Courage, Endurance, Mateship, and Sacrifice

An anniversary passed a couple of days ago marking 70 years since a defining moment in Australian history, the Kokoda Track campaign in the jungle of Papua New Guinea....

Happ-e-News Autumn Winter 2012

THE HAPPY WALK AUTUMN WINTER HAPP-E-NEWS I have been a bit slack getting my Autumn news out so I'll throw in a bit of Winter too....

STEER WARS??

MAY 4 2012, YEP! May the fourth be with you at our STEER WARS party, starts around 5.30pm finishes 12midnight. Part of Adavale's "Back to Adavale" and Rodeo long weekend....

Walking Canning Stock Route: Defying Adversity

Walking the Canning for a good cause Hi everyone, My name is Pam Armstrong the co-ordinator of the 'Canning Stock Route" walk to raise funds and awareness for people who have ...

Join us with Ted Egan in Newcastle Waters NT

Looking for something to do in the Northern Territory? What an event! Come and share stories and pride in the heritage of the Australian outback....

Defying Adversity Walking the Canning Stock Route

Hi Everyone, The ''all women'' team is in training for the longest walk undertaken by a group of middle aged women ever...the Canning Stock Route....

The changing face of the Pilbara

G'day Folks The inland Pilbara region is undergoing some massive changes, some for the better and many for the worst possible reasons,...

Free Camping - What is the real cost?

One of the things that make Australia great is our ability to travel the wide open spaces and find our own little piece of Australia where we can camp and perhaps stay a few ...

"Take off the Poppy" this worker was told by his boss.

I know there are many Vets and former ADF members who are members and visitors to this site. Occasionally I like to pass on to you all, articles you may find "interesting!...

Bring Old Batteries Back to Life

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VSI-50

Hey all. I hope everyone is aware of the impacts of the proposed changes to VSI-50. Initially it is NSW targeting vehicle mods we all like (and sometime need) to make,...

Rockhampton Home Show & Caravan and Camping Expo

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th August 2011 LOCATION: ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS OPEN: Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm COST: Adults $8, Seniors $6,...

Theft in the Bush? - A word of Caution on Credit Card Fraud

Theft in the Bush? – A word of Caution on Credit Card Fraud Over the years of travelling in the bush and the outback we have never suffered losses from theft,...

Preparing Your Portable Invertor Generator for Long-Term ...

It’s extremely important when generators are stored for extended periods of time that they are stored correctly to ensure the long term reliability of the generator....

HTG Launches New Website

. The new website is a lot more informative and easier to navigate. Purchasing has been made easier and supported by 128-bit SSL

Folks on the hill.

G'day all This may not raise a si