Idiots continue to use our State Parks and National Parks as rubbish dumps. Authorities are pleading with members of the public to report illegal dumping. Here’s hoping THIS mess is cleaned up before the fire season!
www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-29/office-conservation-regulator-tyre-dumping-enfield-state-park/1017...
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Have you got your team organised?? 🥾🥾🥾‼️ HURRY! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDING ⏰
Gather your mates and lets go on an amazing journey together winding around the hidden treasures of the Mornington Peninsula.
It's the perfect way to get fit, have fun & strengthen friendships!
Don't miss out on saving $60 per person (or $300 for a team of 5) with our early bird pricing that ends THIS Sunday, December 4. Learn more via our website (link below)
Gather your mates and lets go on an amazing journey together winding around the hidden treasures of the Mornington Peninsula.
It's the perfect way to get fit, have fun & strengthen friendships!
Don't miss out on saving $60 per person (or $300 for a team of 5) with our early bird pricing that ends THIS Sunday, December 4. Learn more via our website (link below)
Here’s a super-useful blog from our mates at Snowys on how to give your hiking boots & shoes the TLC they need, so that they’re ALWAYS adventure-ready!
www.snowys.com.au/blog/waterproof-clean-condition-footwear/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=...
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www.snowys.com.au/blog/waterproof-clean-condition-footwear/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=...
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Nice work in support of a worthy cause Koonung Bushwalking Club. Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏
Has bushwalking had a facelift? Data shows that free grassroots activities are surging, spurred on by social media.
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Exploring the outdoors has 'got a face lift', thanks to TikTok
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Once the domain of daggy dads sporting zip-off shorts, exploring the outdoors has become cool again through the social media-driven Hot Girl Walks.- ALL
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