Most insect bites and stings are relatively harmless – but some spiders, snakes and sea creatures can be very dangerous. Here is a fact sheet that includes advice on basic first aid procedures for common bites and stings only. Things to remember In most cases, firmly bandage the site of the wound and keep the person still. […]
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Easy Reversing Solutions In general reversing is the hardest part of towing so improve your tow vehicle reversing skills with these five tips. Use mirrors and don’t look back So not to get disorientated when reversing forget about looking over your shoulder and just stick to your side mirrors. This will allow you to see
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VIN Plate A vehicle identification number, is a unique code including a serial number, used by the automotive industry to identify individual vehicles including towed. VIN plates generally include other details such as tyre Pressure, tyre Size and model details. There are various locations where the VIN plate can be located and depends on the manufacturer. The most common places
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Here are a few tips to ensure you tow safely. Make your drive more comfortable and save by towing at least 10km/h or less below the designated speed limit. Travelling at a lesser speed will save fuel which is beneficial when travelling long distances. Never drive too close behind other vehicles as it will take
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Apart from adding to the driver’s legal responsibilities, towing a trailer of any discipline requires a greater degree of knowledge and skill. All trailers including caravans, camper trailers, 5th wheelers and tent trailers effect the performance of the towing vehicle. They effect fuel consumption, acceleration, braking ability, general control and manoeuvrability. These effects can increase
How to Tow in the City Towing your caravan, trailer or similar on the open road is easy – there’s plenty of room to change lanes, turn corners, do U-turns and find parking. But that all changes once you enter the tight urban areas of a city. It’s worse if it’s a city you’re not
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Everyone has a camera due to mobile phones so here are tips to help you take better photos. Get closer Get amongst the action. If your images are not ‘popping’, take a step or two closer to your subject. Your photo and subject will look better without too much wasted space so fill the
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Considering buying a sleeping bag? In order to narrow down your choices, first of all you need to think about how you like to camp, where you camp, and of course, the weather you camp in. Once you have thought about this, here are 5 top tips to help you make your choice. Temperature Rating
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Caravanning and camping is a favourite holiday for Australians and camp manners are a important but make sure you’re not that camper who annoys everyone else. Here are top seven rules to make sure everyone gets to be a happy camper. Leave footprints, never rubbish! Leaving a mess behind you is the worst thing you
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Accidents or illness can happen to anyone at any time, whether at home, at work or at school. It can be useful in many different situations, from sprains to electric shocks to heart attacks. If you learn the basics of first aid, you might one day save the life of a loved one, colleague or
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30 January - 01 February 2026
Newcastle Entertainment Centre & Showgrounds
28 April – 03 May 2026
Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Rosehill
July 2026
Kembla Grange Racecourse
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Exhibition Park in Canberra
