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October 11
20 ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR YOUR NEXT CARAVAN HOLIDAY
Whether you are excited to get out on the road with your first ever caravan, or are looking for more adventures with your trusty motorhome, it is always good to take stock of the items you take with y... Read More
December 20
5 MUST DO MECHANICAL TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A CARAVAN HOLIDAY
Your van or camper trailer is in top shape but what about your tow vehicle? Brake expert Bendix offers these top tips for preparing your car for holiday towing With your passport set to stay in the b... Read More
February 12
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ON WOMEN TRUCK DRIVERS
The Queensland Trucking Association points us in the direction of a recent initiative to allow affirmative action on women truck drivers, which may prove to be a model for others to follow. Accordin... Read MoreANTI SCAM CENTRE OPENING
May 16, 2023 News,Public Service Announcement.
A national anti-scams centre is being established to help combat scams and online fraud, after Australians reported losing billions of dollars to fraudsters in the past year.
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April 16
ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURS
Our offices will be closed for Anzac Day 25th April, 2024 And will reopen on Monday 29th April at 9.30am. Should you need to contact us urgently during this time please email sales@firstnetrader.com.a... Read More
May 9
Are Lithium Batteries a Better Choice for Caravans?
If you own a caravan or plan to get or lease one to get on your dreams, you’ve already considered all the pros and cons of your decisions. It is also crucial to list down all the things that could g... Read More
September 28
AUSTRAK ROLL OUT UPGRADED SERIES 3 HYBRIDS
More off-grid power and electric pop-tops for latest imported hybrid campers Queensland’s Austrack Campers is rolling out a new range of updated ‘Series 3’ hybrid pop-top mod... Read More
April 22
AUSTRALIA TO SEE 60 MILLION DRONE FLIGHTS A YEAR BY 2043
Drone flights in Australia could hit 60 million per year by 2043, according to a new report released by Airservices. The report by Scyne Advisory, Sizing the future drone and advanced air mobility ma... Read More
March 4
AUTONOMOUS VINEYARD TRACTOR
Fully robotic OXIN proves its worth in Australia-first trial in Sunraysia An autonomous multi-tasking robotic tractor is paving the way for emerging technologies in Australia’s wine sector. Th... Read More
November 13
BE BUSHFIRE READY
This bushfire season, remember to be prepared, make a plan and stay informed. Here’s what you can do to keep you and your loved ones safe: Prepare now Clear around your property, pack an emerg... Read More
October 25
BEST FACEBOOK GROUP FOR A HUGE COMMUNITY
EVERYTHING CARAVAN AND CAMPING This Facebook group (and its associated buy, swap and sell group) is the biggest we could find in Australia. The Everything Caravan and Camping group is so large and... Read More
October 11
BEST FACEBOOK GROUP FOR HOLIDAY PARKS
EVERYTHING HOLIDAY PARKS! AUSTRALIA Unless your new Winnebago is self-contained, you’ll need to stay at a holiday park occasionally to connect to mains power. Even if you do have a self-contained ve... Read More
October 17
BEST FACEBOOK GROUP FOR LONG-TERM TRIPS
AUSSIE BIG LAPPERS Are you dreaming of or currently touring Australia in your new Winnebago? The Aussie Big Lappers Facebook group is for people embarking on or planning a big lap (or part of a lap)... Read More
November 13
BUSHFIRE WARNING
A new bushfire warning has been issued on Tasmania’s east coast. People have been urged to avoid the Dolphin Sands area along Dolphin Sands Road east of Yellow Sand Banks Road. The fire ... Read More
December 12
CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS
TOO ALL OUR VALUED CLIENTS WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE 21ST DECEMBER 2023 UNTIL 8TH JANUARY 2024 IF ANY URGENT ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED PLEASE EMAIL – SALES@FIRSTNETRADER.COM.AU FROM ALL OF US AT F... Read More
August 21
ECONOMIC INDICATORS, INTEREST RATES AND REAL ESTATE TRENDS
The economy is displaying signs of a substantial slowdown, which might present some challenges in the coming months, but we remain hopeful to avoid a recession. Across various industries, businesses a... Read More
September 28
END OF THE ROAD FOR ROMA!
One of Australia’s oldest caravan manufacturers is being wound up Melbourne’s Roma RV, which dates its origins back to 1928 and was kick-started by the late Vittorio Palmarini in t... Read More
March 21
GHOST TOWN – STORIES FROM THE RUINS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
In the 19th and 20th centuries, bustling towns sprang up across the vast Western Australian landscape. People came in their hundreds and sometimes thousands for the promise of gold, pearls or simply a... Read More
August 21
GOLD COAST’S TOURISM BOOM
The Gold Coast’s ongoing revitalisation is yielding noticeable results, as we witness the profound lasting impact of the pandemic driving a substantial influx of people to migrate to South East Quee... Read More
May 9
Handy Caravan Packing Hacks
Hitting the wide open road for an adventure in your caravan is always fun, it’s just the packing and unpacking that can be a drag. With weights and space a high consideration for all of us campers,... Read More
December 20
HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVERLICENCING REFORMS ON THE TABLE
Australia’s transport and infrastructure ministers have made an in-principle agreement to an improved, nationally consistent approach to heavy vehicle driver training and licence progression. The Na... Read More
January 10
HIGHWAY CLOSURES AS FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS VICTORIA
Many major roads across Victoria are closed today as flooding continues following recent torrential rain and thunderstorms. The Northern Highway at Wallan is closed between Hume Freeway and Taylor... Read More
July 17
HOW DO I PRICE MY CARAVAN OR MOTORHOME FOR SALE?
Knowing how to price your caravan correctly can be a challenge, so here are some tips to ease the process So you’re ready to let go of the caravan or motorhome sitting in your driveway, you’... Read More
July 24
HOW TO TOW A CARAVAN SAFELY
15 tips to prevent potentially catastrophic results on your next caravan holiday Sometimes it’s ignorance; sometimes it’s apathy; other times it’s just plain dumb, but there are many ways ... Read More
February 15
MT LARCOM OFFERS ONE OF THE BEST GREY NOMAD EXPERIENCES
Mt Larcom Tourist Park is celebrating today after being named as a finalist in the national Grey Nomad Awards. Mt Larcom Tourist Park has been shortlisted in the 2023 Best Small Caravan Park categor... Read More
February 15
NEWCASTLE FOOD MONTH PROGRAM REVEAL
Last night in Newcastle a mouth-watering program for the fourth rendition of Newcastle Food Month this April, was revealed. The 2024 Program was unveiled at the festival’s Hotel Partner, the Cyrstal... Read More
March 4
QANTAS FIFO PILOTS PLAN NEW 2-DAY STRIKE THIS WEEK
Qantas FIFO pilots in WA are set to strike again this week for two consecutive days beginning on Wednesday. The Flying Kangaroo said in response it was “reviewing schedules and planning contingencie... Read More
December 12
SANTA TRACKER
FOR ALL THE CHILDREN OUT THERE – MERRY CHRISTMAS https://santatracker.google.com/ ... Read MoreSCAM ALERT!
Hi Everyone, Today our business was contacted by someone from Optus asking for them to be called back on a 1300 number. They also gave a reference number. When they were called back, the way they cond... Read More
July 31
SUSPICIOUS EMAIL ENQUIRY
WHILST EVERY ENDEAVOUR IS MADE TO MAKE SURE THE ENQUIRIES WE SEND YOU ARE LEGITIMATE, WE CANNOT ALWAYS BE 100% ACCURATE What to look out for Someone who cannot meet or speak with you over the phone... Read More
January 10
SYDNEY TO BRISBANE FOR $525 IN ELECTRIC CONVERTED PRIME MOVER
Janus Electric, based on the NSW Central Coast, is about to road test the world’s first patented exchangeable battery for heavy vehicles. Developed by professional engineers led by co-founder Bevan ... Read More
February 26
TASMANIA IS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN 2024 ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORK TIMES
Tasmania has been included in the prestigious ‘52 Best Places to Visit in 2024’ list published by The New York Times. The much-anticipated list is compiled annually by The New York Times’ t... Read More
February 26
THE GIBB CHALLENGE 2024
The Gibb Challenge is an annual, socially competitive, team relay mountain bike event raising community awareness and funds for charity. It is a peerless outback cycling adventure, tracing the iconi... Read More
August 7
THE IMPORTANCE OF AERATION AND OVERSEEDING IN LAWN CARE
Caring for a lawn can be a daunting task, but it’s important to maintain it properly in order to keep it looking lush and healthy. Aeration and overseeding are two key components of lawn care that ... Read More
January 10
TIPS FOR TOWING OVER DIFFERENT TERRAIN
Get the most out of your dream off-road holiday with these handy hints Many have an Outback caravanning or camping holiday on their bucket list, but a dream trip can quickly turn into a nightmar... Read More
July 24
WHY MUD TYRES ARE OVERKILL ON YOUR CARAVAN
It’s a hot topic but Mud Terrain tyres add unnecessary weight and cost to most off-road touring caravans Just about every caravan manufacturer these days sells a so-called off-road or off-... Read More
April 22
WORK BEGINS ON TOOWOOMBA GHOST BAT FACILITY
Construct work is now underway on the $550m facility at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport where the MQ-28 Ghost Bat will be built. The aircraft, first unveiled to the world in May 2020, is the first milita... Read More
April 22
