The Pulse April 2026
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April 2026
Board News
- The Board has approved the amended draft Branch Operation Procedures. These have now been emailed to all branch secretaries for comment. It has been requested that any comments be returned by the beginning of May.
- As we are all experiencing the impact of the increase in fuel pricing, we have seen branches canceling upcoming Musters. We all hope that this situation will not be with us for long.
- Over the past months Mr Tudor and I have been working though our membership, with the assistance of the branches, contacting those members that are long overdue.
- New Way Media will be working with the ACC Bushrangers at their Melville Muster at the end of April. This will show a different side of the ACC with freedom camping being on the agenda.
- The current membership stands at 1238 units.
Member Benefits
- The RV Park of the Month is
Warrawong on the Darling
25719 - 25721 Barrier Highway, Wilcannia. NSW 2836
Ring Kylee on 0437 010 105. The park provides Club Members with a 10% discount on presentation of our membership card.
Branch Activities
- ACC East Gippsland Roadrunners 10th Anniversary
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The East Gippsland Roadrunners Branch was formed in 2016, and we are proud to say that four of our original members are still actively involved today. |
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Saturday morning began with our traditional branch Egg and Bacon Muffins, cooked and enjoyed together in the camp kitchen - always a crowd favourite. We then headed to Footbridge Mini Golf, which proved to be a fantastic venue full of fun and entertainment. The course features a wide variety of imaginative and challenging holes. Highlights included sections where compressed air shoots your ball high above your head into long stainless-steel channels and rails that twist and turn in all directions. The ball often splits into different pathways before making its way down in various ways, such as zigzagging in front of a waterfall or spiralling down a wire frame. It was an incredibly entertaining experience, something quite unique and not often seen elsewhere. Kathryn won the indoor event with the lowest mini golf score, while Rob Hicks took out the outdoor event. Afterwards, members had free time for lunch and to enjoy other activities of their choice .At 4:00 pm we held our branch meeting, followed by another enjoyable Happy Hour. During this time, Dennis Carstairs gave a brief and engaging history of the branch, reflecting fun and interesting times over the past decade. Dinner that evening was enjoyed together at the local bowls club, rounding off a wonderful day |
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Sunday morning saw preparations for our grand celebratory lunch marking this special milestone of the branch’s 10th anniversary. We shared a generous spread of cold meats and salads, and finishing with a special Anniversary Cake to commemorate the milestone. It was a fantastic weekend of friendship, fun, and reflection — a fitting celebration of ten successful years for the East Gippsland Roadrunners Branch. |
- A big thank you to Ron McGrice would collates all the expense sheets that are completed by the branches. For 2025 the total expenditure from the branches was $725,283.
Caravan Parks = $157,818 Tourism = $48,795
Budget Camping= $23,854 Miscellaneous=$79,374
Groceries = $130,565 Fuel = $125,388
Eating Out = $132, 395 RV Maintenance = $27,094
Total = $725,283
No. of days = 594
Cost per day = $122.10
Industry News
- Zone RV is set to be sold to Adventure Zone RV Pty Ltd, a company associated with Jamie Johnson of Essential Caravans and design RV. The administrators Cor Cordis has received a deposit and completion of the sales is scheduled for the 6 March.
Since the start of the administration, 41 caravans have been delivered, with a further two planned for delivery before the handover. - Dr Regina, a former CSIRO principal research scientist, was the head of a team that created the new high fibre produce from concept to commercialization. She said “resistant starch was known to improve digestive and bowel health because it avoided digestion in the stomach and the small intestine.
As it travels to the end of the large intestine to feed good bacteria, it releases glucose more slowly into the bloodstream.
“The lower glycaemic index or GI of high-amylose wheat products can help reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes,” said Dr Howitt.
About $2 billion a year is spent on just medication and medical costs for type 2 diabetes, and it’s estimated that 58 per cent of people with type 2 cases could be prevented with lifestyle rectification. Dr Howitt also said, “this grain also helped protect from Colorectal or bowel cancer, which claims 5.000 Australian liver each year.
Queensland State Muster
- NEW DATES 21ST – 27TH JUNE 2026
- Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, University Drive, Branyan QLD 4670
A visit to a working Cane farm River Cruise
Bundaberg Botanical Gardens Macadamia Australia Orchard Tour
Kalki Moon Distillery Hinker Hall of Aviation
For any questions, contact the following:
- Tom Smith – 0429 870 823
- Diane Pugh – 0409 270 513
- Frank Casey – 0418 573 292
The Chairman's Muster
When: 11 – 15 September 2026
Where: Lake Albert Caravan Park, 25 Narrung Rd, Meningie
Contact Number: Ph: 08 08 8575 1411
Email:
2026 National Muster Mudgee - 11 - 18th October 2026
The Australian Rural Educational Centre (AREC), 267 Ulan Road, Bombira NSW 2850.
- The Charity for the Muster will be BlazeAid with Mr Kevin Butler as the guest speaker.
- Registrations open on the 1 May 2026 and close on the 31 August 2026.
- With activities from Tag-a-longs, the Mudgee Observatory, wine tours, Lue Pottery there is something for all.
Where Friendships and Adventure Begin.
Graham Humphreys
Mobile: 0409 126 308
Email:
Chairman and Membership Director
Australian Caravan Club
