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BREAKING NEWS:
 OCT
31:
NSW Road Safety - NSW GOV has advised caravanners to
correctly load, restrain and distribute the load in their RV and towing
vehicle, keep a safe speed and distance from other vehicles and drive to the
conditions. "Accelerate, brake and steer smoothly and gradually to avoid
caravan sway," it added.
OCT
31:
A camper was rushed to hospital in a "stable
condition" late last night after being bitten by a snake at a Kenilworth
campground in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
OCT 31:
The RACV Caravan Club's planned combined Christmas
rally at Yarra Glen Racecourse in Victoria on December 4 and 5 has been
cancelled due to COVID restrictions.
OCT 30:
Paramedics assessing two patients after a
two-vehicle crash involving a caravan rollover on the northbound lane of
Queensland's Bruce Highway at Tanawha.
OCT 28:
Fleetwood, which operates RV accessories company
Northern Camec and the Melbourne-based caravan repairs and services company
Northern RV, received $4,827,129 in JobKeeper payments during the 2020 and
2021 financial years.
OCT 28:
More than a third of caravanners on our roads are
young families, according to Caravanning Queensland Trade chief executive
Jason Plant. Many were home-schooling
their children on extended road trips.
OCT 27:
Two children taken to hospital after campfire
accident at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island. Young girl suffered
serious burns to face, arm and legs airlifted to Queensland Children's
Hospital while second child taken to Marie Rose Health Centre with burns to
hand.
OCT 27:
Aspen Group, which operates a chain of holiday and
lifestyle parks, received $1.26 million in JobKeeper payments for its 64-67
staff during financial years 2020 and 2021, shareholders have been told.
OCT 27:
The 33-site Perth Hills Caravan Park in WA has
stopped taking bookings from travellers. "Our priority is for people who are
having trouble finding a house," it says in a new Facebook posting.
OCT 26:
Peer-to-peer RV rental company Camplify enters into
agreement to fully acquire Mighway and SHAREaCAMPER business and assets in
Australia and New Zealand from Tourism Holdings. Shares in the NSW-based
company rose 12 percent to $4.77 within hours of the share market opening
this morning.
OCT 26:
Organisers of the recent five-day
Mandurah Boat, Caravan, 4WD and Camping Show in WA report that the event
attracted 15,000 enthusiasts to the David Grays Arena.
 OCT
25:
A retired Brassall couple in Queensland is planning
to hit the road to see the sights of Australia in a brand new caravan,
thanks to a $200,000 Lucky Lotteries windfall today. Meanwhile, an
East Devonport man in Tasmania says he will ditch
his nine-to-five grind so he can travel around the
country by caravan after discovering he won more than $621,000 in the
weekend's TattsLotto draw.
OCT 25:
Chartered accountant Garry Gill today became joint
company secretary of Brisbane-based caravan builder and RV rental company
Apollo Tourism and Leisure, with incumbent Tennille Carrier planning to take
maternity leave in early December.
OCT 25:
Heritage Caravan Park at Alice Springs will improve
its camp kitchen and pool thanks to a grant from the Northern Territory
Government's Visitor Experience Enhancement Program. Minister for Tourism
and Hospitality Natasha Fyles said grants from the program provided
opportunities for businesses to enhance their tourism offerings for both
visitors and locals.
OCT 25:
Man rushed to hospital with 80 percent burns after
caravan caught fire at Barilla Caravan and Cabin Park at Cambridge in
Tasmania last night.
OCT 24:
Police investigating after vandals reportedly slashed
tyres on caravan and four other vehicles at Swimming Creek, Nambucca Heads,
NSW.
OCT 22:
Queensland's Fraser Coast Regional Council has
erected fencing around the western area of its Pialba Beachfront Tourist
Park after a spate of thefts from caravans.
OCT 22:
NSW couples with children will be able to use their $250
Economic Recovery Strategy vouchers at the state's caravan parks and camping
grounds when issued early next year. Premier Dominic Perrottet described it
as a 'thank you' to parents who had to homeschool their children during the
pandemic. "We know it has been an incredibly difficult time of juggling
kids, work and family life but we all owe you a great deal of gratitude," he
said.
OCT 22:
Shares in peer-to-peer RV rental company Camplify
will open at $4.24 today, their highest price since hitting the ASX in June.
OCT 21:
Peer-to-peer RV hire company Camplify today reported
continued growth, with revenue of $3.07m for the first quarter ... 106
percent higher than last year's corresponding period. Cash receipts from
customers amounted to $7.68m.
OCT 20
Shares in Aspen Group, operators of a chain of holiday and lifestyle parks,
reached a year-high of $1.60 today.
 OCT
20:
Five members of a caravanning family were taken to hospital after their rig
rolled in northern Queensland. Police said they were fortunate to escape
serious injuries in the crash on Malanda Atherton Road. They said it
happened when the Ford utility braked, causing it and the large caravan to
flip. No oher vehicle was involved.
OCT 19:
Millions of $50 Stay and Rediscover vouchers will soon be available to NSW
residents for spending at the state's camping grounds, caravan parks and
hotels.
 OCT
19:
The massive search continues for four-year-old Cleo
Smith who was last seen at 1:30am on October 16 in her family's tent at WA's
Blowholes campsite in Macleod, 50km north of Carnarvon. She was sleeping in
a red and black sleeping bag, which is also missing, and was wearing a
pink/purple one-piece sleep-suit with a blue and yellow pattern. Cleo has
honey blonde coloured hair and hazel eyes. Grave concerns are held for her
safety. Police are urging anyone who stayed overnight at the campsite on
Friday night (15 October) or who were in the vicinity but did not stay
overnight, to contact them on 131 444.
OCT 19:
Four members of the Australian Caravan Club have
received 2021 ACC Service Awards. They are Graham Christie, Marilyn Hannah,
Keith Males and Rodney Witt.
OCT 18:
Work will begin next month on a $420,000 project to
provide more parking facilities adjacent to Tanunda's Barossa Visitor Centre
in SA which will include dedicated spaces for caravans.
OCT 18:
The popular Myrtle Park camping ground at Launceston
in Tasmania will reopen to the public on October 22. Sites will cost $20 a
night.
OCT 16:
Tasmania Police investigating blaze which destroyed
caravan in Sturt Crescent, Mayfield, overnight.
OCT 16:
Finalists vying for gold in the Caravan & Holiday Parks
category of the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards include: Cheynes Beach
Caravan Park, Coral Coast Tourist Park, Experience Lancelin Holiday Park,
Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park - Kununurra, RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday
Park and RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. The winner will be announced on
November 13.
 OCT
16:
More than 100 exhibitors will be showing their wares
at what is described as one of Brisbane's most popular caravan and camping
events. Caravanning Queensland's four-day Let's Go Brisbane Caravan &
Outdoor Show will throw open its doors at the Brisbane Showgrounds on
October 28. "Whether you're a seasoned nomad, weekend road tripper or family
explorer, the expo has something for everyone," a spokesperson said.
"Cara-fans will get the chance to experience the latest in caravan and
camping technologies and gadgets to prepare them for a safe, secure and
enjoyable Aussie adventure."
OCT 15:
Perth-based Fleetwood, which operates RV accessories company Northern Camec
and Melbourne-based caravan repairs and services company Northern RV, will
hold its AGM on November 17. Due to continued COVID restrictions on travel
and public gatherings it will be done virtually. "The health and safety of
our shareholders, employees and the broader community is paramount," the
company said.
 OCT
15:
Peer-to-peer RV hire company Camplify will release
its new quarterly cashflow results on October 21. An investor briefing will
be held during an audio phone conference featuring chief executive and
founder Justin Hales (pictured), chief financial officer Andrea MacDougall
and chairman Trent Bagnall.
OCT 14:
WA's Shire of Pingelly seeking expressions of
interest from people interested in buying chalets at its Pingelly Caravan
Park for between $120,000 and $150,000.
OCT 14:
SA's District Council of Grant is inviting community
feedback on eight proposed new free camping sites. They are located at
Surfers Way Beach carparks 2 and 3, Birdhide, 816 Eight Mile Creek Road, Dry
Creek, Blackfellows Caves, Orwell Rocks and Allendale East Recreation
Reserve.
OCT 13:
Caravan Industry Association of Australia reminds
people that nominations to join its board close on Friday this week.
OCT 13:
A facility at a Victorian caravan park has been
listed as a COVID Tier 1 exposure site. Anyone who has used the Wakiti Creek
Resort - Caravan Park shower block on Yabuna Bridge Road in Kotupna on
October 5 from 8am to 11am and October 6 from 8.30am to 11.30am must get
tested and isolate for 14 days.
OCT 13:
South Australia Police investigating blaze which
destroyed caravan in Dunorlan Road, Edwardstown, early this morning.
OCT 13:
NSW's Tenterfield Lodge and Caravan Park is a
finalist for the third time in the Excellence in Small Business category of
the New England North West Regional Business Awards.
OCT 12:
Copper Coast Council in South Australia is seeking
comments from the public on plans to extend the lease and improve Kadina
Caravan Park.
OCT 12:
Crusader Caravans today welcomed back some of its
workers to its factory at Epping in Victoria, with manufacturing again
underway after its COVID shutdown. "Our absolute and clear focus is to
minimise the impact of this disruption on current orders, whilst adhering to
our strict quality control standards," it said in a Facebook posting.
"Naturally, ensuring the safety of our staff and suppliers remains our
highest priority."
OCT 12:
Police today appealed for help after the July 25
murder of a man at a caravan park on Ethel St at Sanctuary Point on NSW's
South Coast. They are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have
information relating to several people seen leaving the park around the time
of the stabbing.
OCT 11:
A 77-year-old Jingili caravanner injured in a single
vehicle crash on Queensland's Gulf Development Road at Croydon on October 4
has died in hospital.
OCT 11:
Plans for a new 46-site caravan park and campground near the
Bremer River at Ipswich ‒ with future concept plans showing up to 230 sites
‒ have been submitted to the local city council west of Brisbane.
 OCT
11:
The NT's Tumbling Waters Holiday Park, set on 100
acres near Berry Springs, will build a new ablutions block and swimming pool
thanks to a Roadhouse to Recovery grant. The State Government said the
upgrade would help boost the experience for holidaymakers "who are
increasingly taking to the road to support the Territory's booming drive
tourism market". Tourism and Hospitality Minister Natasha Fyles commented:
"By upgrading the Territory's wayside inns, caravan parks and roadhouses in
our more remote regions, whether its new cabins or a playground for
families, provides more options for travellers that might have previously
just popped in for fuel and a rest.”
OCT 10:
Police investigating after eight-year-old girl died
in accident involving a moving caravan at a Victoria camping ground.
According to reports, an off-duty paramedic performed CPR but was unable to
save the child. The accident happened at the Tidal River camp in Wilsons
Promontory National Park.
OCT 9:
NSW's Central Coast holiday parks will throw open
their doors from Monday to guests from Greater Sydney.
OCT 8:
Caravan Industry Association of Australia to give
evidence at Federal Government's Joint Select Committee on Road Safety on
October 12.
OCT 8:
There are plans to accommodate more caravanners, campers and other
travellers at Imbil's camping ground near Gympie in Queensland, with the
number of sites to be increased from 45 to 135. Work on the development must
start within six years.
 OCT
7:
The 89th National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant at
Adelaide Oval on November 13 will feature a 'Summer Holiday' float presented
by Jayco Adelaide. "Christmas caravanners are the essence of summer, and
with more people holidaying in their home states this year it seemed
fitting," designer John Barone said. "Of course, we've added in a few more
Christmas lights to make it even more spectacular." Jayco Adelaide marketing
manager Jade Walsh added: "The Summer Holiday float is a fantastic way to
promote regional tourism and support holidaying in the many great
destinations this state has to offer."
OCT 6:
About 200 members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club
of Australia have descended on Queensland's Rum City for today's annual
general meeting. Unfortunately, problems with Bundaberg's WiFi at the
Recreational Precinct prevented the proceedings from being broadcast live.
COVID restrictions had prevented the gathering from being held in NSW as
originally planned.
OCT 6:
Caravan Industry Association of Australia will host
Mel Novak from Beyond Blue for 45 minutes starting at 1pm today, outlining
how to establish a workplace wellbeing plan and other free resources
available through Beyond Blue’s NewAccess program.
OCT 6:
Members of the Australian Caravan Club are heading to
Queensland's Beef City in readiness for its national week-long muster. About
100 RVs are expected at the event, to be officially opened by Mayor Tony
Williams on Sunday at Rockhampton's showground. Proceeds from the muster
will go to the Lions Medical Research Foundation.
OCT 5:
Forty-six members of Queensland Retreat Caravan group
to hold this year's third get-together at the Wondai Showgrounds from the
November 1 to 8 where they will have 46 members attending, kicking off with
a Melbourne Cup lunch on the second day.
OCT 5:
Adelaide-based G'Day Parks, which operates more than
300 parks, snapped up three others during a $75 million spending spree in
the last year. Joining the stable were Kings Canyon Resort, Glen Helen
Resort and the MacDonnell Range Holiday Park in the NT, as well as the El
Questro resort in WA.
OCT 5:
Shares in Brisbane-based caravan manufacturer and RV
hire company Apollo Tourism and Leisure opened at two-year high of 70c
today.
OCT 4:
Queensland's emergency services were kept busy with a
spate of accidents involving caravans today. Two travellers were injured when
their SUV and caravan rolled on the Bruce Highway on Cardwell Range between
Ingham and Cardwell, a guard rail preventing the rig from careering down
steep ravine. Meanwhile, two adults and three children were being assessed
by ambulance crews after their ute and caravan collided with a barrier on
the Bruce Highway at Kybong, south of Gympie. Queensland Ambulance later
reported that
all were in
"stable conditions" and
did not require hospital treatment.
A caravanner was also taken to Croydon Hospital in a stable condition after
a single-vehicle towing a caravan rolled at Gilbert River on the Gulf
Developmental Road
this morning.
OCT 4:
Shares in RV manufacturer and rental company Apollo
had soared 10 percent to 65c within 90 minutes of the ASX opening today.
OCT 4:
Major crash police investigating after pedestrian injured in
accident at West Beach caravan park. The 60-year-woman was rushed to Royal
Adelaide Hospital after collision with camper trailer driven by man aged 66.
He was also taken to hospital where he underwent a blood analysis. The woman
is reported to be in a serious but stable condition.
 OCT
3:
Two women and two children escaped serious injuries
when their ute and caravan rolled in SA's Adelaide Hills. Police are
investigating the accident which happened on the South Eastern Freeway near
St Ives. No other vehicles were involved. The caravan was wrecked.
OCT 2:
Reports coming in of accident involving a Regent caravan and
truck on NSW's Pacific Hwy near Woodburn. Caravanner in 60s understood to
have suffered minor injuries.
 OCT
1:
Crusader Caravans has been cleared to re-open its
factory at Epping in Victoria after a suspected COVID case. "To ensure
everyone's health and safety, our staff will be returning to the factory in
phases and we expect to restart manufacturing with most of the team on
Thursday 7th of October," it says in a Facebook announcement.
OCT 1:
Cheynes Beach Caravan Park, Coral Coast Tourist Park,
Experience Lancelin Holiday Park, Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park, RAC
Exmouth Cape Holiday Park and RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort are battling for
the title of top park in the Western Australian Tourism Awards. The winner
will be announced at a gala dinner on November 13.
OCT 1:
Fire crews in SA have attended 46 RV blazes, three fatal, in the last three
years and are stressing the importance of having working fire alarms.
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