That was NSW...

Now Victoria

In short:
The Victorian government will end free camping at government-run sites after it was found to hurt regional tourism.

Nationals member for eastern Victoria Melina Bath says the idea was a "disaster" that led to ghost bookings.
What's next?

Free camping will end from July 1, with the government to introduce staggered half-price campsite bookings instead.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-21/no-free-camping-in-victoria-due-to-ghost-bookings-rubbish/105319202

Funny that all the discussion against was very vague, not 1 single town or business was named,Not even areas actually named, and yet nearly every town that has become "rv"friendly with free camps, dump points and caravan/camper trailer parking have reported increased sales and income from travelers in their towns.

And that's all over Australia, not just in Victoria.

NSW national parks proposal to standardise camping fees amid rise in 'ghost camping'

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-14/campers-say-national-parks-camping-fees-are-excessive/105287008

That was NSW...

Now Victoria

In short:
The Victorian government will end free camping at government-run sites after it was found to hurt regional tourism.

Nationals member for eastern Victoria Melina Bath says the idea was a "disaster" that led to ghost bookings.
What's next?

Free camping will end from July 1, with the government to introduce staggered half-price campsite bookings instead.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-21/no-free-camping-in-victoria-due-to-ghost-bookings-rubbish/105319202

With the good news on Keith headin home, any update on Hutchie

Not of late

GG

Cheers star George Wendt dead at 76
The actor who played Norm on Cheers, one of the most beloved sitcom characters of all time, has died at the age of 76.

https://youtu.be/Z1Ar0mR3F8s?si=5dNDlbEHO9izQWm7

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

Received a text from Keith today. Looks like he's heading home on Thurs this week.

sad to hear this news and hope recovery goes well, but if it's any consolation, and speaking from experience, only the good die young so you'll be fine👍

Kellie says hi too