by Austates | May 22, 2017 | Lifestyle, News
Staying warm and dry is essential to keeping fit and healthy this Winter. When you’re out on a job, you need the right gear that can withstand whatever the weather throws at you. Here’s our advice for what every tradie needs to keep earning a living instead of...
by Austates | Feb 2, 2017 | Lifestyle, News
Save Boating on Brisbane dams is a hugely popular pastime and you can expect an influx of boaties heading to their nearest water source for fishing, waterskiing and wakeboarding every weekend. Which is why when it comes to powerboats you really want one that can...
by Austates | Jan 19, 2017 | Lifestyle, News
Australia has a pretty fierce reputation when it comes to our native animals and insects. As the inspiration for many a “Meanwhile in Australia…” meme, spiders are by far one of our country’s most feared inhabitants for tourists and local arachnophobes alike. But some...
by Austates | Jan 4, 2017 | Lifestyle, News
Save Save Wondering where you can take your powerboat on the weekend? Brisbane has lots of waterways ideal for boating, including some great dams just 1 to 2 hours drive from the CBD where you can fish, waterski, tube or simply go for a leisurely dip off the side....
by Austates | Dec 17, 2016 | Lifestyle, News
Hotter weather means an increased chance of an encounter with a snake on your property or, even worse, in your home. In Queensland, we have a range of snakes from harmless carpet and green tree snakes to the more venomous red-bellied black snakes, taipans and eastern...
by Austates | Dec 7, 2016 | Lifestyle, News
Looking to get out of town this summer and go off-roading in your 4WD? We’ve sourced five awesome 4WD tracks that aren’t too far away from Brisbane, and ideal for a day trip or a longer weekend break. So grab some mates, pack up the truck and hit the road for some...