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Travellers are being warned to stay off Far North Queensland’s CREB Track after persistent rain transformed the already challenging route into an impassable mess. According to an update from Local…

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How to Tackle K’gari in 2026

If you’re still running off a K’gari itinerary you scribbled on a napkin in 2019, it’s time to update the GPS. The island has shifted gears. We aren’t just talking about the sand dunes moving (which they always…

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Bushwakka Open Day 2.0 Set to Fire Up Ormeau

Mark your calendars, 4X4 fans, Bushwakka’s Open Day 2.0 is locked in for Saturday, July 19th, and it’s shaping up to be a massive day out for 4X4ers, gear-heads and families alike. Kicking…

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Is a Kids’ Camping Ban on K’gari the Right Move?

There’s no doubt K’gari – formerly Fraser Island – is one of the most stunning, remote, and wild places on the Aussie camping map. But it’s also home to one…

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4X4 Access to K’gari: Storm Recovery Underway

The recent deluge that hammered Hervey Bay and K’gari (Fraser Island) has significantly impacted 4X4 access to one of Australia’s most iconic off-road destinations. Following record rainfall, sections of the…

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How To Navigate Ngkala Rocks

When it comes to 4X4 challenges, few places in Australia offer the thrill and unpredictability of Fraser Island. Or K’gari as it’s now known. On day two of our Fraser…

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Exploring Queensland’s Fraser Coast

Exploring the Fraser Coast is like stepping into a natural wonderland. From the lush rainforests and pristine lakes to the expansive sandy beaches and tracks. This region of Queensland offers…

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City-slicker and mate save outback pub

“If anybody wants to buy this bastard, it's for sale” were the words that saw two Yeppoon schoolmates become outback pub owners.

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Travel: The Creb – Bloomfield Track Loop

80 Series luminary Kev Smith explores the CREB – Bloomfield Track loop and reckons the way back is better…! Words and Images by Kev Smith Around the country, there are some…

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Big Red Bash still on….for now!

Preparations for the Big Red Bash event continue in Birdsville with the full support of Queensland Health and Tourism and Events despite COVID-19 lockdowns. Event organiser and director of the Outback Music Festival Group Greg…

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Teewah Beach gets permanent cameras

Cameras that check whether you have a valid beach permit have been set up at the entrances to Teewah Beach, within the Cooloola Recreation Area in Queensland. The new cameras…

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TC Owen to smash Queensland Coast

TC Owen has now redeveloped into a category 1 cyclone over the past few hours, and is expected to breach the coast in the South East of the Gulf of…

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More calls to stop 4X4s driving on Queensland beaches

In what appears to be a never-ending saga of ‘environmentalists’ demanding to have 4X4s relegated to shopping wagon and soccer mum duties, there has been yet another call to stop…

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Queensland 4X4 Operation Lift wrap up

You’ll no doubt have seen a massive amount of news and information on “Operation Lift” over the past few weeks, and if you want the blow by blow, have a…

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NSW Police know how to make a good looking Ranger

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Queensland Government confirm interstate vehicles will not be defected

In what has been a rather tumultuous week for Queenslanders and, indeed, just about anyone who would travel into the state for holidays or work with their four-wheel drive, the…

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Are Queensland towing laws changing?

If you’ve been on social media this morning, chances are you’ve seen a few articles getting bunted around about how Queensland towing laws are going to change in the near…

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Fraser Coast Expo this weekend!

For everyone in the Wide Bay & Fraser Coast area in Queensland, don’t forget the Fraser Coast Expo this weekend! Kicking off from 8.30am Friday 17th August until 4pm Sunday 19th…

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2018 Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo

If you’re in South East Queensland and itching to get to one of the outdoors shows that seem to be happening everywhere else around the country, never fear! The 2018 Queensland…

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Mitsubishi Pajero fuel consumption comes under scrutiny

Mitsubishi have fallen into even more trouble in Japan, after an undisclosed source has reported that the Japanese carmaker has fudged fuel economy figures on eight more models, including the…

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CREB Track turns treacherous after days of heavy rain

How to Tackle K’gari in 2026

Bushwakka Open Day 2.0 Set to Fire Up Ormeau

Is a Kids’ Camping Ban on K’gari the Right Move?

4X4 Access to K’gari: Storm Recovery Underway

How To Navigate Ngkala Rocks

Exploring Queensland’s Fraser Coast

City-slicker and mate save outback pub

Travel: The Creb – Bloomfield Track Loop

Big Red Bash still on….for now!

Teewah Beach gets permanent cameras

TC Owen to smash Queensland Coast

More calls to stop 4X4s driving on Queensland beaches

Queensland 4X4 Operation Lift wrap up

Queensland Government confirm interstate vehicles will not be defected

Are Queensland towing laws changing?

Fraser Coast Expo this weekend!

2018 Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo

Mitsubishi Pajero fuel consumption comes under scrutiny