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Noosa illegal camping fine: $345 hit on coastal stopovers
Noosa illegal camping fine jumps to $345 as council and police step up enforcement, leaving van and 4WD travellers with fewer cheap overnight options.

Noosa illegal camping fine: $345 hit on coastal stopovers
Noosa illegal camping fine jumps to $345 as council and police step up enforcement, leaving van and 4WD travellers with fewer cheap overnight options.

When sharks become part of the plan
Spearfishing with sharks is becoming part of the trip for Aussie fishos. What changes now is spots, timing, landing fish fast and calling it early.

Why blokes still haul boats to the Daly River every winter
Daly River Barra Classic season still pulls Aussie anglers north, even after floods, sharks and croc-heavy water changed how the river has to be fished.

The caravans are back, but outback Queensland is still chasing winter
Grey nomads are rolling back into outback Queensland, but fuel nerves, washed-out roads and cancelled events have left towns chasing lost winter trade.
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The Kimberley vouchers help. They still don't make the trip cheap.
Kimberley travel vouchers cut selected tours by 50%, but flights, fuel and timing still decide whether a dry-season run stacks up.

Queensland fishing comp fines: why a green-zone cheat stings
Queensland fishing comp fines have put comp integrity and green-zone rules back under the spotlight after four entrants were penalised.

Swag vs Rooftop Tent: Which Camp Setup Suits You?
Swag vs rooftop tent comes down to weight, budget and trip style. We break down comfort, setup speed, roof load and the gear worth buying.

Gibb River Road in the Dry: The Prep Work That Saves the Trip
Gibb River Road 4WD prep starts with tyres, water, fuel and timing. Here's how we'd set up a Kimberley dry-season run without the usual dramas.

Best 12V fridge in Australia: Engel, Dometic and more
Best 12V fridge in Australia means matching size, power draw and warranty to your setup. We compare Engel, Dometic, Bushman and the value plays.

Cold-Weather Camping: How Not to Freeze Your Swag Off
Cold-weather camping gets easier when we treat the mat, bag and layers as one system, then plan for wet weather, fuel and a cold dawn.
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