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Isuzu and Mazda are looking at a three-month halt in vehicle production for the D-MAX and BT-50 due to Covid-19. From what we’ve been able to ascertain, the production halt…

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Vic Chicks 4X4… for women who like four-wheel driving

Vic Chicks 4X4 is a group just for women all throughout Victoria who share a passion for all things related to four-wheel driving, camping and adventure travel. Vic Chicks 4X4…

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Gateway to Outback Queensland

Many consider the outback Queensland mining town of Mount Isa to be little more than a stopover or somewhere to stock up on supplies but there’s plenty to see, do…

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4WD NSW & ACT volunteers repair hoon damage

4WD NSW & ACT volunteers have put in the hard yards and repaired recent damage that was done to the Currawong camping area in the Chichester State Forest. If you’re…

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The 2020 Victorian Virtual Caravan & Camping Show will go on

Despite the cancellation of Leisurefest for this year, the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show will go on amid challenging times, it’s been announced today. With Metropolitan Melbourne caravan…

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Leisurefest cancelled for 2020 in Melbourne

The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) has announced that Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 has been cancelled as the coronavirus situation deepens once more. By Tim Scott. In a statement issued on 14…

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Video: Watch the first crossing of the Simpson Desert by Cecil Madigan.

Thanks to the State Library of South Australia you can now see actual footage of Cecil Madigan’s 1939 Simpson Desert Expedition. Once considered one of the more remote journeys you…

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Man gambles 60km walk after being stuck in the outback.

They say if you get stuck in the outback you should never leave your vehicle, but this young bloke walked an astonishing 60km after getting bogged at Cape Arid in…

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The Cape is to open tomorrow for Queenslanders, and July 10 for everyone else!

Cape York to open as early as July 10 this year, and tomorrow July 3 for Queenslanders! Hot off the press is the news we’ve all been waiting to hear:…

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NSW Government purchases Narriearra Station near Tibooburra for National Park.

A new outback NSW national park is set to be created after the state government’s purchase of Narriearra station near Tibooburra. A new outback NSW national park in the state’s…

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Outback Way to be sealed

Funding has been awarded to have the Outback Way sealed. Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. The…

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NSW to allow holidays again from June 1

June 1 is the day for those in NSW to get back out on holidays! So you may have seen our story last week in Unsealed 4X4, on those in…

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Googs Track: South Australian Gold

Googs Track in South Australia offers a Simpson-like experience, a failed stock route it offers touring four-wheel drivers an excellent adventure – South Australian gold. ***Disclaimer: This trip was done…

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Camping and caravanning wrap up

Australia is fast heading towards a complete lockdown, meaning that we should all be staying home to help slow the spread of coronavirus. With Australia quickly heading towards a full-blown…

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Far North Cape York closed to non-essential travel

The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council has restricted access to the Far North of Cape York to essential travellers only. Last weekend, the Northern Land Council restricted access to remote…

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NSW National Parks offers 25% discount to certain parks

NSW National Parks are offering a 25% discount on camping at certain camp sites to encourage more people to support struggling communities hit by the recent bushfires. In a move…

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2020 Brisbane National 4X4 Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo – Just 2 weeks to go!

The 2020 Brisbane National 4X4 Outdoors Show and Boatring & Fishing Expo is just two weeks away! We’ve even got a discount code for your tickets. It’s that time of…

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2021 Ford Bronco Spied. Again.

The 2021 Ford Bronco has been spied again having shed its faux Ranger body, giving us the best look yet of its rugged, boxy shape. Photos by SpiedBilde. Drip, drip,…

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Some North Coast State Forests open ahead of Australia Day weekend

The Forestry Corporation has announced the opening of several coastal state forests to the north of Sydney ahead of the Australia Day long weekend, but has urged visitors to be…

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800px Csiro Scienceimage 10318 The Kinglake National Park After The Black Saturday Bushfires

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National Parks NSW and State Forests ask for patience as they begin re-opening parks and tracks after bushfires

Both National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forestry Corporation are working towards a progressive re-opening of the most popular parks in NSW with safety the primary concern. The National…

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Club 4X4 announces Rigs and Rolls event in February

Cars and coffee concept comes to four-wheel drives thanks to inaugural ‘Rigs and Rolls’ event at Eastern Creek Dragway in February. Off-road-oriented insurance company, Club 4X4, has announced its inaugural…

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Episode Seven of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday

Episode Seven of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us from Noosa to Byron the back way! In this episode of Pat…

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Episode Six of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday

Episode Six of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us across the Simpson Desert via the Hay River Track. In this episode…

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Episode Five of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday

Episode Five of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us down the Darling River run to the Big Red Bash. In this…

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Merry Christmas from Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures

As we close out 2019 and look forward to an all-new decade (2020), I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With the end of the…

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Pc4x4 Ep 4 The Cells State Conservation Area

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Episode Four of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday

Episode Four of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us from Forster to Coffs, via the back roads. In this episode of…

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Episode Three of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures this Sunday!

Episode Three of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us for a drive on some of the best 4X4 tracks within cooee…

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Jeep to support Farmers Across Borders relief run in 2020

Jeep Australia has announced it will support Farmers Across Borders in 2020 by feeding and supplying support vehicles for its relief run in 2020. Charity group Farmers Across Borders is…

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Bendelby Ranges: A four-wheeler’s paradise

Bendelby Ranges sits south of the Flinders Ranges near Hawker and offers 170km of off-road tracks, from beginner level to advanced. Words and images by Scott Mason and Liam Foster:…

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Episode Two of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures this Sunday!

Episode Two of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us for a look through the best 4X4 tracks Melbourne has to offer!…

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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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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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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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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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Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok

Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show in November to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Pat’s chosen the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Running…

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Balgo Tourist Road could be next great outback adventure drive

Expected to open next year (2020) the 140km-long Balgo Tourist Road looks likely to become the country’s next great outback adventure drive. The township of Balgo sits on the edge…

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WA 4WD to unveil 4200km Mundaring loop at the Perth 4×4 Show

Following the release last year of its Mundaring to Albany’ living track’, WA 4WD has announced a 3500km extension which it will reveal in full at the Perth 4×4 Show…

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Big Red Jacks recalled over potential to collapse

Six Big Red Jacks recalled because of potential to collapse when used, the products were sold in-store and online. An immediate product recall has been issued for six Big Red…

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SEMA Ford Ranger concepts teased

Ford will boast the largest OEM display at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in November and has teased a handful of Ford Ranger concepts. With sales of dual-cab…

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mobile phone detection cameras coming to NSW

NSW will roll out mobile phone detection cameras by the end of this year (2019) making it the first place on the planet to specifically target mobile-phone use with fixed…

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4×4 Culture Live tickets available now

ARB will host its 4×4 Culture Live event at Loveday 4×4 Adventure Park in South Australia with tickets on-sale now. ARB’s 4×4 Culture Live will take place on 21-22 March…

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Big Red Bash 2020 Line-up Announced

Big Red Bash organisers have released the line-up for next year’s event with the likes of Paul Kelly, Ian Moss and Tim Finn headlining the show. After a successful 2019…

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West Australian National Parks price hike

National Parks in Western Australia have seen a price hike on camping fees because of the claimed increased cost of protecting National Parks. National Park fees in Western Australia are…

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The Bridle Track rock fall at Monaghan's Bluff that closed the track in 2010

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Bridle Track: still closed nine years on

Despite a great deal of coverage and promises on the reopening and works to be completed on the Bridle Track which runs from Hill End to Bathurst in New South…

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Melbourne 4×4 Show is this weekend, last chance to grab cheap tickets

The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo kicks off in Melbourne this Friday and will deliver loads of awesome 4×4 vehicles, gear, demonstrations, guest speakers and entertainment across the…

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Police revenue raising incentivised

A long-held suspicion of police revenue-raising by much of the public has been brought to the limelight, as it was revealed that South Australian Police (SAPOL) were encouraging an increase…

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Big Red Bash party-goers smash Nutbush world record

The Big Red Bash has closed the gate on another year of outback frivolity in Birdsville, Queensland, and by all reports it was one for the ages. Highlights were many…

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Melbourne 4×4 Show is coming, get cheap tickets and a free mag subscription here

Australia’s biggest and best 4×4 show, the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo, will soon hit the Melbourne Showgrounds, running August 16-18. And guess what? Mr4x4 readers have…

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Pat and the crew at the Big Red Bash

If you’re on your way to the Big Red Bash, firstly, lucky you, secondly, keep an eye out for Pat. This year at the bash Pat and the crew will…

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Operation Lift refunds?

If you received an infringement notice from Operation Lift, you might be entitled to a refund Operation Lift, which you will remember occurred last September in Queensland, incensed the 4WD…

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