Willie Wagtail: Species Spotlight
The Willie Wagtail is one of the most common birds in Australia and one of the cutest too, often found flitting behind lawnmowers or running animals to catch disturbed insects.…
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November 2019
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Ku-ring-gai council not targeting 4X4 owners, it says
Despite 59 streets banning vehicles with a 3t GVM limit, Ku-Ring-Gai Council said it is not targeting 4X4 owners. Ku-ring-gai Council, in the northern suburbs of Sydney, has limited access…
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Everything you need to know about throttle controllers – free horsepower?
The internet is full of wonderful claims about throttle controllers giving you free power…Here’s everything you need to know about throttle controllers. In a word, no, a throttle controller does…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 12 kicks off this Sunday!
Close the curtains, put on some popcorn, grab the dog, cause Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 12 kicks off this Sunday! Yep, the latest season of, ahem, the greatest four-wheel…
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Redarc launches auctions for Royal Flying Doctor Service…bid on Pat Callinan’s hat
Redarc has launched a dedicated auction page on eBay to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and Pat’s literally thrown his hat into the ring. Redarc is looking…
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Tesla Cybertruck revealed: Are we being trolled?!
In rather grandiose fashion, that few aside from Elon Musk himself can achieve, Tesla has unveiled their ‘Cybertruck’. First things first, we’re pretty sure we’re being trolled by Elon Musk.…
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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review
Read Paul Horrell’s 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review (International Drive) with price, specs, performance, ride and handling, practicality, safety, and verdict. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Specifications Price From $67,500+ORCs Safety Five-Star…
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Stretched XL and XXL Amaroks on their way…but payload will be down. Hmmm
In a rather bold move by Volkswagen, we can now confirm that XL and XXL Amarok variants will be sold Down Under from next year. VW Australia is now in…
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Big Red Jacks pays $12,600 fine for alleged breach of safety standard
The ACCC has issued Hai Feng International Pty Ltd, trading as Big Red Jacks Tools & Equipment (Big Red Jacks), has paid a fine of $12,600 after it allegedly breached…
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ARB offers front-axle-load increase via Old Man Emu
ARB has released new front-axle-load upgrades which increase carrying capacity by 170kg via a certified Old Man Emu suspension kit for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser (200 and 79).…
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RM Williams for sale…to China?
Iconic Australian boot brand, RM Williams, is up for sale with its owners looking to sell the business for up to $500 million with a Chinese-backed venture capital business allegedly…
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Destination: Carnarvon National Park
Originally published in Issue 41 of Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures, this article sees us exploring Carnarvon National Park which is a great place to visit at any time of the…
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Solar Puff Review
While the ambient glow of a camp fire is great, sometimes you need something portable and energy efficient. Enter the Solar Puff, a handy little solar-powered camp light. While it…
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How to keep dust out of your engine
Touring more often than not involves travelling dusty dirt roads, but with these tips, we may just be able to save your pride and joy from getting a gutful of…
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Secondary Fuel Filters Explained
With Australia having some of the worst diesel in the developed world, we look at secondary fuel filters and explain how they can help save your engine. There are more…
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Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
The Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept has been revealed at SEMA overnight, and we think it makes the Navara Warrior look like a sticker pack. Nissan recently revealed its Australian-designed…
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Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG Concept heading to SEMA
The Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off The Grid) concept is just one of 14 vehicles Mopar will have on display at SEMA from 6 November showing off a raft…
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ARB Zero Fridge Freezer released at SEMA…on-sale here in January 2020
ARB has launched its new dual-zone Zero Fridge Freezer at the SEMA show overnight; it’ll be on-sale Down Under in January 2020. Amongst dune-jumping concept vehicles and electrified muscle cars,…
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Australian new car sales drop again in October
The Toyota HiLux has kept its spot as the country’s best-selling vehicle in the country while new car sales fell for the 19th consecutive month. Australian new car sales fell…
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Bull bar protrusions in the spotlight in South Australia
Bull bar protrusion laws aren’t new news, but a South Australia Police post on Facebook has caused a storm on social media with opinion getting in the way of fact.…
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Limited-Edition RM Williams Yard Boot 365 Launched
Former Qantas and Apple designer, Marc Newson, has joined forces with RM Williams to design the limited-edition RM Williams Yard Boot 365. RM Williams has collaborated with Sydney local and…
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