Be prepared when on the road. Often, we don’t think about what we need in an emergency situation until we’re in one. For those unexpected events like a roadside emergency such as a flat tyre you should consider having the following items in your car: Spare tyre (be sure to have it checked each time […]
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Emergency treatment for diabetes. If not treated quickly enough, fluctuations in blood glucose levels can lead to a person with diabetes becoming unwell and losing consciousness. The two conditions associated with diabetes are: Hyperglycaemia – high blood glucose Hypoglycaemia – low blood glucose Hypoglycaemia occurs when any insulin in the body has moved too much
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How To Tackle A Water Crossing Here are some vital tips to help you cross safely. Know your vehicle Before you head off on your adventure know the wading depth of your 4X4 and where your electrics are mounted and location of your air intake. Cool your engine Hot engines and cold water are a
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It can be difficult to know if a bite from a spider is dangerous or not. It is best to medically categorize spider bites into 3 groups: Big black spiders Redback spiders All other spiders Big black spiders are funnel web spiders and any large black-looking spiders that may be a funnel web spider. Their bites
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Although lying in a tent and listening to the gentle pitter patter of rain can be relaxing, it is a different situation if condensation infiltrates inside the tent. What is condensation? Condensation occurs warm air contacts a cold surface. Think about a cold drink on a hot day. Condensation forms in a tent as warm
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When travelling on the road it is important to make sure your bed is giving you the support and comfort you need. So to make sure you don’t lose sleep over it, consider the following. Types of caravan beds Single, double, queen, bunk or folding. Think about how many people will be travelling with you:
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Caravan Industry Association of Australia is excited to officially launched the brand new Towing Guide website. The website is a complete guide to everything towing in Australia and is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all road users and making information available, which is designed to provide info for those who are towing, both those
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Often, we don’t think about what we need in an emergency situation until we’re in one. For those unexpected events like a roadside emergency such as a flat tyre you should consider having an Emergency Travel Kit with the following items in your car: Spare tyre (be sure to have it checked each time you
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Camping is for relaxing and slowing down so here are 5 tricks to make your meal times easier. Ice Instead of buying bags of ice for the esky, freeze jugs or large containers of ice to keep your food cold longer and also use the melted ice for water. Foil Pack a roll of aluminium
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Being prepared and getting your campsite organised before it gets dark will add to your camping experience and make it more enjoyable allowing you to relax into the evening. Here are a few tips: If you have not already, choose your tent site and pitch your tent on a flat, cleared surface. Here is more
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11 - 13 July 2025
Kembla Grange Racecourse
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Exhibition Park in Canberra
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Newcastle Entertainment Centre & Showgrounds
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Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Rosehill
