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Are you prepared for a medical emergency?

A medical emergency can happen any time and calling for proper medical care can be hard while caravanning/camping in a remote location.Make sure you arm yourself with the right knowledge of First Aid Kits and understanding the risks involved with your holiday.Here is a list of medical essentials and knowledge for you to read.First AidWhat should be in a First Aid KitDefibrillatorsChokingBites & StingsSpider BitesBurns & ScaldsHeat ExhaustionDiabetesPetsSick Pets while TravellingThe additional key things you can equip yourself for...

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Improve your Writing Skills while on the Road

Writing down your thoughts on paper or a smart device is a visual way to filter, remember and articulate your big ideas. At times, we forget the art of writing and become too attached to casual browsing on our smartphones, tablets, or laptops.It is not limited to scribbling on paper, but also laying out your thoughts in drawings or diagrams that can be seen in a more abstract meaningful way.You can try to improve your writing skills in the...

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NRMA 100 Year Promotion

NRMA has started hitting the road to celebrate their 100 Year Centenary by hosting special events in different locations as part of their 'Bright Futures Tour' across New South Wales.The Bright Futures Tour aims to bring back the great Aussie road trip, drive tourism to regional areas, help communities that are doing it tough and foster a sustainable future for all Australians.The events give communities the opportunity to come together, to share and to start conversations. They will...

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Destination Fast Facts – Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge is a small outback town in north-western New South Wales, Australia and is located at the start of the Darling River Run, one of Australia's most iconic touring routes. Location: Lightning Ridge is located 729 km north west of Sydney via Mudgee and Dubbo; and 64 km south of the Queensland border.Population: 2,284 (2016 census)Meaning: Initially the settlement was known as Nettleton's Hill because Charles Nettleton discovered the opals in the district in 1902. It was later renamed by the New...

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Caravanners Warned About Using Truck Rest Areas

An increasing number of trucks and caravans are sharing Australia’s highways, but a new campaign is warning that there are some places only trucks should go. Caravanners are being warned that using truck rest areas as free camping sites is putting lives at risk on the nation’s highways.It comes after Caravan Industry Association of Australia research found a quarter of recreational vehicle users had stayed at overnight rest areas reserved for truckies.National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO Sal Petroccitto said educating...

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Popular Crystal Shower Falls Walk Reopens

Known as one of the shortest waterfall walks, but the most intriguing, the walk has reopened after undergoing repairs. Located in Dorrigo National Park, approximately one hours drive inland from Coffs Harbour and six hours from Sydney, it is well worth the visit.Wander through this incredible track through lush rainforest to reach the beautiful Crystal Shower Falls. A suspension bridge leads to a short side track that will take you behind the waterfall into a rocky cavern.For more information

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NSW Tides & Predictions

Tidal predictions in NSW are calculated by the National Tidal Centre of Australia from daily tide recordings made at Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour. Points to note:There will be time variations for NSW ports and rivers. Tide heights refer to zero on the Fort Denison Tide Gauge, being approximately the level of the Lowest Astronomical Tide. Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect. Tide heights are quoted in metres....

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Payload and weight – what you need to know!

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia are excited to introduce their new Towing Guide Tech Corner, supported by Pedders Suspension & Brakes. In the first video, Neil Crompton talks about the role that payload can have on the weight of your vehicle.Check it out here!

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Dirt Driving Tips

Driving on unsealed roads can be more difficult than driving on bitumen. There are various level of unsealed road surfaces and include gravel, sand or dirt and these surfaces can make your tyres lose traction with the road. With approximately 910,000km of roads in Australia, of which only 350,000km are sealed, at some stage you are going to encounter a dirt road.When driving on dirt roads, here are a few tips to make it safer and enjoyable.Plan your journey...

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Labour Day – Monday 7 October

Labour Day in NSW is a public holiday celebrated on Spring on the first Monday in October. This annual public holiday celebrates the arrival of the eight-hour working day, a victory for workers in the 1850s.HistoryLabour Day has its origins in the eight-hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest.On April 21, 1856, stonemasons at the University of Melbourne marched to Parliament House to push for an eight-hour working day. An agreement with employers...

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