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The Road Ahead : June July 2009
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QLD NEWS TRAVEL + LIFESTYLE drive that started an airline n ai li MODEL T JOURNEY, LONGREACH–DARWIN It was on an epic drive from Longreach to Darwin, amid the remote outback, that the spirit of QANTAS was born. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the drive on August 18, a team in the restored 1919 Model T Ford that made the original trip is embarking on The Drive For’d. The plan to retrace the steps of the original 2200 km journey. Affectionately known as Molly, the Model T is currently on display at The Qantas Founders Museum after spending 70 days in Brisbane being restored for the trip. www.thedriveford.com 5 road ahead takes new turn LIFESTYLE NOW ONLINE The Road Ahead is giving you and a friend the chance to win the ultimate getaway to Brisbane with a ‘Cat’s Show & Stay’ package valued at $1050, thanks to Hilton Brisbane. Simply subscribe to one of The Road Ahead lifestyle enewsletters at www.roadahead.com.au before June 24 for your chance to win. There are 12 categories to choose from and every month you will receive the latest news, tips, offers and exciting competitions. www.roadahead.com.au THINGS NOT TO MISS AT THE EKKA, AUGUST 6–15 • Talk to the animals at Animal Boulevard. • Bag a treat or two in the Sample Bag Pavilion. • Tantalise the taste buds at the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion, with free cooking demonstrations. • Experience a thrill at sideshow alley. • See the ‘Best in show’ at the Advance Dog Pavilion. www.ekka.com.au DON’T FORGET THE ... BLAZING AN OUTBACK TRAIL FOR ANGEL FLIGHT The bush roads through Barcaldine and Longreach regional councils will come alive with 4WD vehicles for the Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer, from October 18-24. Angel Flight Australia is a group of aircraft owners who donate their planes and services as pilots to transport patients from rural Australia to medical treatment in regional centres. Teams are invited to take part in this event that not only helps a good cause, but also promises a memorable outback experience. outbacktrailblazer.com.au TESLA AT RACQ MOTORFEST The future has arrived and will be on show at RACQ’s MotorFest, at Eagle Farm Racecourse, on Sunday, June 28. Meet the Tesla Roadster (featured on our cover), the world’s first performance electric car. A power pack of Lithium-Ion batteries gives a range of 320-400 km, depending on use. To recharge at home is said to take around 3.5 hours. www.teslamotors.com visit www.roadahead.com.au/travel MORE INFO JUN/JLY 2009 THE ROAD AHEAD 11 RA Sect A&B June 09 12569.indd 11 RA Sect A&B June 09 12569.indd 11 27/05/09 1:27 PM 27/05/09 1:27 PM
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