Off Road

Sun 2 Feb 2020

Man’s 20 charges for horror crash

Man’s 20 charges for horror crash

Four children aged 13 years and younger were killed and three others injured while the 29-year-old alleged drunk driver walked away uninjured.

Driver charged after four kids killed by out-of-control 4WD

Driver charged after four kids killed by out-of-control 4WD

A 29-year-old man has been charged with 20 offences including four counts of manslaughter after allegedly ploughing into seven children last night, killing four of...

Tue 5 Nov 2019

Cops probe video of girls on 4WD

Cops probe video of girls on 4WD

Police are investigating after video emerged of two young girls riding unrestrained on top of a 4WD in a suburban street

Fri 18 Oct 2019

Staff, suppliers owed $1.3m as 4WD company liquidates

premium_icon Staff, suppliers owed $1.3m as 4WD company liquidates

The director of an off-road vehicle manufacturing business is closing, leaving more than 60 creditors out of pocket.

Wed 2 Oct 2019

'Yahoos destroying everything': 1700 sign gorge petition

premium_icon 'Yahoos destroying everything': 1700 sign gorge petition

LOCALS call for Condamine River Rd crossing plan to be overhauled.

Thu 4 Jul 2019

New SUV crowned safest car for kids

New SUV crowned safest car for kids

INDEPENDENT testing of the new SUV show that it's the safest car for your loved ones, but there is a big catch for Aussie buyers.

Tue 23 Apr 2019

'No sympathy': Latest Mudlo Rocks victim slammed

premium_icon 'No sympathy': Latest Mudlo Rocks victim slammed

The driver of a Ford Ranger that became wedged at the notorious Mudlo Rocks over the Easter long weekend has received a harsh backlash for ignoring warnings.

Wed 17 Apr 2019

Five Rocks camping tragedy tears families apart

premium_icon Five Rocks camping tragedy tears families apart

Driver modified 4wd prior to crash that killed teen

Tue 12 Feb 2019

4wd driver allegedly rammed bush-bashing buggy buddies

premium_icon 4wd driver allegedly rammed bush-bashing buggy buddies

A GROUP of six mates who were bush-bashing along goat tracks in an off-road buggy were allegedly rammed by a man driving a four-wheel-drive.

Fri 28 Dec 2018

Coast Guard's warning after 'lack of respect' on dunes

premium_icon Coast Guard's warning after 'lack of respect' on dunes

A group of 4WDs that set up camp on the dunes at Inskip Point have angered the Coast Guard over obstructing navigation aids.

Mon 24 Dec 2018

Which is the better tough off-roader?

Which is the better tough off-roader?

THESE two large seven-seat SUVs are both based on top selling utes but they have vastly different price tags.

Sat 8 Dec 2018

Driving a 4WD is not about having an 'ego trip'

premium_icon Driving a 4WD is not about having an 'ego trip'

"4WDs have as much right as anyone else to use the car park. Regarding 4WDs and “ego trips,” I have to disagree."

Sun 28 Oct 2018

Which family SUV should I buy?

Which family SUV should I buy?

THEY have replaced sedans as the most popular choice of family car. But not all SUVs are created equal.

Mon 3 Sep 2018

Dead dolphin found in bushland, police investigating

Dead dolphin found in bushland, police investigating

ALMOST a week after receiving reports of a car dragging a dolphin along a main North Coast road, a dead dolphin has been found dumped in the bush.

Tue 28 Aug 2018

Retirees bear brunt of 4WD car towing tax

premium_icon Retirees bear brunt of 4WD car towing tax

SLUGGING retirees extra money to buy new high-powered utes that can tow their caravans was never a good idea, writes Peter Gleeson.

Thu 9 Aug 2018

'I got bogged...' Facebook page creators speak up

premium_icon 'I got bogged...' Facebook page creators speak up

The moderators of the hugely popular Gympie region Facebook page vow for the page to return

Thu 3 May 2018

This is why you don't drive on the beach at high tide

This is why you don't drive on the beach at high tide

BEACH drivers have been urged to plan trips around the high tide, after the ocean claimed another vehicle yesterday.

Fri 20 Apr 2018

Why this ute is the next bloke magnet

Why this ute is the next bloke magnet

HOLDEN’S performance car partner has spent 30 years fine-tuning Commodore V8s, now it has turned its skills to 4WD utes.

Mon 16 Apr 2018

Spate of vehicle rescues sparks beach closure

Spate of vehicle rescues sparks beach closure

Four-wheel drive vehicles will not be allowed on the beach for at least two weeks after an excessive number of vehicle rescues at the weekend.

Thu 7 Dec 2017

Why aren't all four-wheel drive owners doing this?

Why aren't all four-wheel drive owners doing this?

Sports utility vehicles are selling in unprecedented numbers ... but strangely most buyers never step off the bitumen.

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