Driving & Caravanning

Birdsville Races are an outback celebration, held in the town of Birdsville

Driving & Caravanning

Saddle up: Birdsville Races launch their iconic outback celebration for September

Australia’s most iconic outback race meet, the Birdsville Races have been held since 1882 and continue to be a bucket list...

Written byRebecca Wilson

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Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

"Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February," PM Scott Morrison said.

Written byAimee Courtney

Australia has reopened for business. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Happy campers: 5 compact must-haves for your caravan

Happy campers: 5 compact must-haves for your caravan

These amazing items are perfect for caravanning, and all are available in Marketplace's massive Spring Sale this weekend!

Written byAimee Courtney

Mini food processor, blender and ziplock pouches are must-haves for caravanning.

Driving & Caravanning

My life is a public toilet: Reverse Jenga and landmine dodging on the road

My life is a public toilet: Reverse Jenga and landmine dodging on the road

The decision to travel around Australia for 12 months in a van without an ensuite was a naive one, reflects Jo Dyson.

CaravannerJo Dyson

Carl hates toilet paper strewn across the countryside but I’m grateful those white flags warn of landmines. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Joining the herd: True tales from the road

Joining the herd: True tales from the road

New to Starts at 60, Jo Dyson shares her highly amusing assessment of Aussie caravanning characters, so check it out for a chuckle!

CaravannerJo Dyson

The happy hour cackles once reminded me of a megaphone left on in a hen house. Source: Getty

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Over-60s seek new thrills as Millennials dominate caravanning trips

Over-60s seek new thrills as Millennials dominate caravanning trips

Boomers have the cash and they're ready to splash it!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

New data reveals fewer Baby Boomers are hitting the road. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Hot new caravan trend making grey nomadding easy and affordable

Hot new caravan trend making grey nomadding easy and affordable

It ain't cheap or easy to buy a caravan, but one Aussie company is changing that.

Written byAnna Wall

Hitting the great open road just got a whole lot easier. Source: Getty

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Motorhome recall: Grey nomads urged to check for fire hazard

Motorhome recall: Grey nomads urged to check for fire hazard

Product Safety Australia says the risk, which relates to fridge wiring, could lead to serious injury.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Product Safety Australia issued the recall over the long weekend. Source: Getty

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Easy rider: Aldi reveals new discount caravanning range

Easy rider: Aldi reveals new discount caravanning range

Grey nomads will no doubt enjoy kitting out the caravan with these affordable and practical accessories.

Written byRachael Rosel

It's time to kit out the caravan! Source: Getty.

Driving & Caravanning

Easy rider: Three lesser-known RV and caravanning tips

Easy rider: Three lesser-known RV and caravanning tips

Starts at 60 spoke with the Caravan Industry Association of Australia's chief technical officer to get the lowdown.

Written byRachael Rosel

If you own a caravan or RV, these helpful hints will keep you rolling. Source: Getty.

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