When you're on the road being prepared for emergencies is essential. Unpredictable weather can lead to sudden disruptions, including power outages, road closures, and limited access to essential services. Having a well-stocked emergency kit can make all the difference...
Employee or Contractor?
We are often asked what the difference is between being employed as an employee and being engaged as a contractor. The first step is to determine the terms of your employment, as this is important for both superannuation and taxation purposes. The Australian Taxation...
Red Cross LifeBlood “Red25” Team
For those of you that are regular (or semi-regular) blood donors, Workabout Australia have a "Red25" team set up with the Red Cross LifeBlood (was Blood Bank)! To join the team just go to http://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/donate-as-a-group for all the information on...
Fuel Prices in Your Area
Fuel is a major expense while travelling, but one way of keeping costs down is to find the best fuel price in your area. There are several websites (some of which have companion mobile apps) that you can use to search for the best local fuel prices: Fuel Map...
Reacting to Emergency Vehicles
It is an unfortunate fact of life that accidents happen on the roads, and you will inevitably need to deal with emergency vehicles while you are travelling. If an emergency vehicle is approaching and is sounding its alarm or has lights flashing, you must move to the...
Preparing for Bush Fire Season
With bush fire season just around the corner, it's important to be prepared now. The NSW Rural Fire Service has set up a great website around their message of “Prepare. Act. Survive”. The website provides the tools and resources you need to prepare for a bush fire....
NSW Local Council Elections
As I mentioned, NSW local council elections will be held on 14 September. If you are registered in a NSW local council area, and are on the road, it is important to cast your vote and avoid any fines. If you are registered to vote in NSW and you will be out of your...
Heavy Vehicle Insurance
One of our most popular Tips is Heavy Vehicle Insurance, and where to obtain it. Some of the insurers that Club Members have used and recommend are: KT Insurance - was Ken Tame Insurance Brokers (Phone: 1300 261 261. Website: https://ktinsurance.com.au/) Regional...
Essential Energy – Staying Safe on the Road
With school holidays coming up, we received information from Essential Energy on how to stay safe on the road while it's busy.. particularly what to do if you come across an incident involving power lines: "The July school holiday period brings an increase to the...