Power outages are becoming more and more common in cities and towns across Australia. And while storms are at fault most the time, we can’t always blame the weather. In August last year, a major power outage caused chaos across Sydney’s suburbs as a result of something going wrong in a large substation where a technician was working. Just weeks later over in Melbourne, more than 100,000 homes were without ...
Read MoreThere was a time the only food truck to jingle its way round town was Mr Whippy. Now the kids who used to run out into the streets screaming for soft serves in a cone, are all grown up and now they’re chasing a new breed of food truck. From tacos to gumbo, curry to burgers, food trucks are serving up a whole menu of appetising and (sometimes) gourmet goodies. ...
Read MoreFive things you need to know about free camping in Australia
Camping Generators , Caravan Generators , Helpful InformationIf there’s one thing the GFC taught us, it’s how to make our family budget go further. There’s nothing like a free family holiday. Getting out into our own backyard and exploring the great Australian outback is a great option for a family holiday. Of course, the best thing about going camping is that you can do it for free, or almost for free. By choosing free camping sites in ...
Read MoreChoosing the Right Portable Generator For Your Camper Trailer
Buyers Guides , Camping Generators , Inverter GeneratorsIn order to camp remotely, taking in the best of the great outdoors, you need to be able to power your lights, fridge and other essential equipment. This involves being able to generate your own power supply. There are several options available to campers, including a solar set up and portable generator, with each involving the use of batteries to store power. Here, we look at the convenience of a portable generator. Portable ...
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