On this weeks show we are in Tasmania where we meet a local author and also singer by the name of Tony Newport. For anyone into football Tony’s book is the history of football on the West Coast of Tasmania.
An anthology of stories of football played on the gravel fields and in the ever present mud of Tasmania’s west coast. Like the fluctuating fortunes of the nearby mining towns that dominate the remote West Coast, local football has had its ups and downs, but passion, pride and parochialism have combined to weave a tough and fascinating history
Next up Phill meets Matt from Hema Maps out at the Mundi Mundi Bash. The business has been running for 40 years. He – Henry and Ma – Margaret. Hema maps are the 4WD map specialists. Henry and Margaret loved travelling and exploring and started of the business of maps.
Hema maps have the GPS but also the paper maps, so you have the best of both worlds, The GPS is satellite driven, nationwide and also has rest stops, camps spots. They have a map patrol that goes out to remote areas and then update the maps in Brisbane.
Visit their website they have a large range of maps available on line.
hemamaps.com
Phill catches up with Ken Wilson from Truck Friendly Caravan Road Safety Program and this weeks topic is towing speeds. There is a lot of confusion around the states. In WA you are limited to 100km/h for any trailer including a box trailer.
You need to check the states laws before you get on the road towing. For example in NSW the Towing speed limit in New South Wales (NSW)Along motorways and highways, this is 100 kilometres per hour. However, the tow vehicle should have a gross vehicle mass (GVM) that does not exceed 4,500 kilograms or 4.5 tonnes. If your CVM is greater than 4.5 tonnes, the speed limit is capped at 100 kilometres per hour.
Check the website below for further information regarding states towing speeds. www.andaroundwego.com
Find more information on Ken’s website- https://www.truckfriendly.com.au/road-safety-info/
