This weekend if you're in the West, we head out to Coolgardie for the Outback Festival, featuring a free entry truck show on Saturday. Or if you're in the North, check out the UP80 Military Vehicle Gathering in Townsville. On all week and into the weekend, there'll be some tough arsed gear at this one.
Wherever you are, driving or not, have a good weekend and do your bit to make Australia great.
Our cover photo this week was taken by Desert Dog at Crows Nest Shiftin Gears August 2025.
COOLGARDIE OUTBACK FESTIVAL, RODEO & TRUCK SHOW (Fri - Sun)
A huge weekend of bulls, trucks, music and dozers, Yep doing it big in the West with Dozer pulls the big attraction.
- Truck, Ute & Dozer Muster (free entry to this bit)
- Rodeo
- Camping
- Live music
- Market stalls
- Food & drinks
- Bar
- Kids activities
- 3 day pass - $70 adult; $49 pensioner; $30 youth (16-18); under 16 free
- All entry tickets online. No tickets at the gate. And U16 will need an entry ticket even though they're free.
howdy@outbackrodeos.com Phone 0437 240 505 or 0492 489 223
Ticket sales & more information here
VP80 MILITARY VEHICLE GATHERING - TOWNSVILLE (Mon 11th - Sun 17th)
Celebrating 80 years since WWII ended with a focus on WWII vehicles but others welcomed as well.
- Free camping
- Parades and treks around town and out as far as Ayr (see brochure below)
For camping phone Alby 0412 737 036
