Horizons 2018 April/May by The Royal Automobile Club of WA (Inc.)

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RAC is a membership organisation. We give back to you with savings on RAC products and services, plus savings on fuel, shopping and more. In return, your membership helps us sponsor the RAC Rescue helicopters which fly life-saving missions every hour of every day. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the power of membership.

Find out more at rac.com.au/power Member Benefit Terms and Conditions apply. Funded by the State Government, the RAC Rescue helicopters are managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

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President’s message 15 years sponsoring RAC Rescue Since 2003, the RAC Rescue helicopters have flown more than 6000 missions and have been critical in saving hundreds of lives. For many, these helicopters have been the difference between life and death. Funded by the State Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), RAC Rescue is the State’s only 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter service, flying critical care paramedics to a range of emergencies including road crashes, farming incidents, land searches, marine rescues and urgent hospital transfers. RAC Rescue operates helicopters from Perth and Bunbury, boasting an operating range of 200km from each base and covering 95 per cent of Western Australia. In 2018, we celebrate 15 years sponsoring this life-saving initiative. One of RAC’s longest running sponsorships, we are incredibly proud to continue supporting such a vital part of Western Australia’s emergency response network. It is vital because within minutes of receiving a callout, an RAC Rescue helicopter can be in the air and on its way to deliver critical aid, often reaching areas ambulances cannot

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and dramatically reducing response times. Of the more than 500 missions flown every year, an average of 75 per cent are to regional areas and 65 per cent are in response to road crashes, demonstrating the extent and devastation of road trauma throughout rural communities. In November 2017, we welcomed the WA Government’s commitment of $27.9 million in long-term funding for the Bunbury-based helicopter, something RAC had strongly advocated for. In 2016, our growing desire to acknowledge the incredible work of the helicopters and their crews led us to launch the RAC Rescue Experience - a 360 degree, virtual reality journey on board an RAC Rescue mission. The initiative has given thousands an insightful glimpse into the world of these emergency responders and the extraordinary lengths to which they go. With that in mind, and on behalf of everyone at RAC, I extend my deepest gratitude to the men and women

— pilots, air crew, St John critical care paramedics and many others — at the frontline of this crucial community service. Their daily heroism inspires millions of Western Australians. We can’t thank them enough. Of course, as a membership organisation which reinvests our profits back to our members and the community, these past 15 years of sponsorship would not have been possible without your support. It’s your membership that has helped us sponsor RAC Rescue helicopters for the past one and a half decades. The safety of WA families sits at the very heart of what we stand for as an organisation. With more than one million members helping support critical services like RAC Rescue there can be no doubt that, together, we are truly making WA a better place.

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On the beat in ’65 This photo represents modern police tech in 1965. It was taken at Canning Bridge Police Station. No radios, no gun. At least we had a car. The make of the vehicle is a Ford Anglia sedan, two-door, 1965 model. It was based on the English-style of police car at that time. Car and police station are no longer around but fortunately the officer (Graeme) still is! The police station was demolished for extensions to Kwinana Freeway access and egress. Graeme Lienert

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Member feedback It could happen you I would like you to take a couple of minutes to contemplate this: Imagine yourself in ICU or the Trauma ward in RPH (who, by the way, are awesome), possibly facing weeks or months of pain and rehab, no dignity, bedpans etc. Your family at home facing lots of challenges and possibly no income. Imagine how it would feel to tell your child that daddy won’t be home for a while, or ever? Don’t say ‘that will never happen to me’, because I assure you it does. This was my husband, on 31 January 2018 south of Bullsbrook. Please take that extra time to drive carefully - it could make all the difference. Thank you to all the emergency services who attended including your RAC Rescue helicopter. Kim Maher Read more about the RAC Rescue helicopters, including another survivor story, on page 25.

Riding to survive As a motorbike rider I have developed the instincts of a wild animal when it comes to riding my bike. If I hadn’t I would have been killed years ago. Yesterday I was commuting through the Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel at 80km/h. I was passed by about 50 cars going about 90-100km/h. Probably the most dangerous behaviour 8

displayed by car drivers is that they keep changing lanes without looking and without indicating. They never turn their heads but rely totally on their mirrors. Added to this they are often talking on the phone. So many times I have been forced to choose between being hit by the car changing lanes or risk swerving into the next lane. This commonly occurs just before turnoffs when the drivers realise they are in the wrong lane. I am a calm person on the outside and never have episodes of road rage. I am too busy trying to stay alive. Jack Smith See our survey of drivers and motorcycle riders on page 22.

Memories of the long haul The Qantas Dreamliner article (Horizons, February/March) reminded me of my young family’s 10 pounds 707 flight in September 1971 from London to Perth via Frankfurt, Athens, Teheran, Colombo and Singapore, where we boarded the brand new Qantas 747 Jumbo jet for its first commercial flight to Perth. We had to endure two hours in tropical heat at Singapore (the air conditioning had broken down) while the authorities scrambled to find an apparently vital piece of technology needed to get the big Jumbo airborne. Sam Murray, via RAC Facebook April-May 2018 / Horizons

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From the archives Patrolling for the Games How our desert-ready Patrols safeguarded road trippers heading to the Perth Commonwealth Games back in 1962. This year it will take just a few hours by aeroplane for interstate visitors to reach Brisbane and the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

from the rough roads common. There were 10 overturned cars, and patrols were called on for more than just mechanical emergencies.

So spare a thought for the many interstate Games travellers who, in 1962, came to the Perth Commonwealth Games by road.

“An RAC spokesman said today one man had been found suffering from exhaustion in his car west of the Yalata mission. The Patrol team drove his car back to the mission and the man received medical treatment.” (Daily News, 10 December, 1962)

More than 1400 cars made the trip across the Nullarbor to reach the Perth Games. To provide emergency support for the flood of cars that made the crossing, RAC joined forces with Australia’s other state motoring clubs to provide a breakdown service that spanned 767 miles of the Eyre Highway. From 10 November to 9 December, Patrols were stationed between Ceduna and Norseman, where garage facilities were limited, while the ABC broadcast daily Eyre Highway bulletins about the road conditions between the two towns. Over the four week period, the Patrols were called to more than 350 breakdowns with overheating due to the warm weather and flat tyres

Following the Games, the sudden exodus back east created other issues along the route with caterers along the way reporting they were running out of food. “As the bulk of traffic enters South Australia, caterers are sending for emergency supplies.” (The West Australian, 7 December, 1962) Accommodation was also scarce at each town on the return route. By the time the Games were over and everyone had gone home, it was estimated the RAC Patrols on Eyre Highway duty had driven more than 6000 miles and completed five crossings of the Nullarbor.

Send feedback and win Give us your feedback via Facebook, Twitter, email or post about anything you see in Horizons and you could win a year’s Classic Roadside Assistance. For assistance or more information call 13 17 03 or visit rac.com.au Terms and conditions on page 81. Published letters may be edited for style and length. While we try to respond to all letters we receive, a response cannot be guaranteed.

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News in brief from the RAC and beyond

Slow Down, Move Over law arrives in WA

Above: RAC Patrol Luke Brown with the Hon. Michelle Roberts, Minister for Police and Road Safety

The safety of emergency workers and roadside patrols will improve when they are assisting drivers in need on busy roadsides thanks to the introduction of the new Slow Down, Move Over (SLOMO) law in Western Australia. The new law requires motorists to reduce speed to a maximum of 40km/h when they see the flashing lights of stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, incident response vehicles and RAC Roadside Assistance patrols.

Between 2012 and 2016 there was one emergency worker killed while attending a roadside incident and 43 seriously injured. RAC had been calling for SLOMO laws for more than five years, due to safety concerns about motorists who do not slow down as they pass broken-down vehicles. The new law will provide a safer environment for the community and for workers who respond to incidents on our roads. A penalty of three demerit points and $300 will apply for those who fail to obey the new requirements. To find out more see the Road Safety Commission rsc.wa.gov.au April-May 2018 / Horizons

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Avoid a caravanning emergency It is not unusual to experience some degree of sway when towing a caravan. However when a caravan begins to sway uncontrollably things can escalate and go tragically wrong very quickly. A number of factors contribute to a caravan swaying, such as the caravan weight being unevenly distributed, a buffeting from large passing vehicles, incorrect tyre pressures, strong cross winds or sudden steering actions. When it does occur, it’s important to stay calm. Don’t apply the vehicle brakes suddenly and don’t try to correct the sway through steering. If your caravan has electric brakes switch them to manual and gently apply the caravan’s brakes to gradually slow the vehicle down. If your caravan doesn’t have electric brakes, don’t apply the tow vehicle’s brakes. When it has stopped, pull over somewhere safe and check that the load inside the caravan hasn’t shifted. Some recent model vehicles come with a feature called Trailer Sway Control that utilises the tow vehicle’s electronic stability control system sensors to detect trailer sway and help mitigate it. A number of trailer accessories can also help keep things under control. A mechanical sway controller can be used in combination with a weight distribution hitch, which helps distribute the weight more evenly across your vehicle’s front and rear wheels. Some caravans have electronic stability control systems builtin. These systems can also be purchased and installed. They detect sway as soon as it starts and automatically apply the caravan’s brakes.

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Brave young boy’s legacy lives on During his treatment for leukaemia at Princess Margaret Hospital early in 1998, Broome boy Kyle Andrews wanted to take some friends from his ward on a trip to Cable Beach, to help lift their spirits.

Last year, the foundation was recognised for its outstanding work when it won the 2017 RAC Volunteering Award as part of the Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Thanks to the generosity of many Broome locals, Kyle’s Camp ‘98 was organised not long after.

The annual awards celebrate individuals and organisations in regional areas working tirelessly to help others. RAC has been a proud supporter of the Volunteering Award since 2016.

Sadly, 11-year-old Kyle passed away in July 1998 having only experienced one Kyle’s Camp. As a legacy to Kyle, the camps continued and in 2009 Kyle’s Cottage was also opened to provide another option for children with cancer to experience a Broome stay.

If you would like to nominate an individual volunteer or volunteering organisation in regional WA, you’ll find more information about the 2018 RAC Volunteering Award at rac.com.au/sponsorship

Park your phone while driving The safest approach to mobile phone use in the car is to not use it at all. From a legal perspective, if the car is on and running, including stopped at traffic lights, sitting in traffic or in a parking bay, the driver must not touch the screen or do anything that requires you to look at the phone’s screen. Texting, emailing, taking photos and using social media or otherwise handling your mobile phone while in the driver’s seat of an operating vehicle is illegal under all circumstances. The GPS function of your mobile phone can be used while driving only if the phone is secured in an appropriate mounting and the driver doesn’t need to touch the phone, including the keypad or screen, at any time. If caught using your phone illegally you’ll lose three demerit points and be issued a fine of $400. It’s six demerits and a fine of $800 during a long weekend or any holiday period designated as attracting double demerit points.

Moving our State safely forward Ahead of the 2018/19 State Budget, RAC is calling on the Government to address a number of road safety and transport infrastructure priorities.

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In WA one life is lost on our roads nearly every two days and for every fatality there are on average 45 injuries with 11 requiring hospitalisation. It’s one of the poorest road safety performances of all Australian states. We must refocus on the Towards Zero targets of the State’s Road Safety Strategy. RAC is calling on the Government to: » Fund a dedicated program to reduce the backlog (more than $845 million) of road maintenance works by at least 30 per cent in its first term. » Invest in and support trials of new vehicle technologies that can reduce fatalities and severity of injuries. » Increase the number of hours allocated to traffic duties by WA Police. » Commit further funding to upgrades of the Reid, Tonkin and Roe Highways to bring these corridors up to freeway standard.

By 2031, without action, seven of the nation’s 10 most congested roads, including the top four, will be in Perth and congestion will cost the WA economy $16 billion, according to Infrastructure Australia. Fixing congestion requires a suite of measures including sustained and widespread investment in public transport, better cycling infrastructure, investment in our road network and the evolution of a more compact and connected city. The cost of motoring in WA is also an issue for the community. RAC is calling on the Government to: » Fund Perth Light Rail and expand the heavy rail network to improve access to suburban activity centres. » Cap any increase in passenger vehicle registration and licence fees at or below the rate of inflation. » Increase funding to better resource traffic signal operations. » Investigate and implement new funding models to support additional public transport services in regional centres.

Sustainability

This contradicts the targets for emissions reductions. RAC is calling on the Government to: » Develop a robust Transport Energy Strategy to deliver emissions reduction initiatives and plan for a future with electric vehicles. » Review the current approach to monitoring vehicle emissions in WA. » Investigate and trial a range of incentives in favour of low emissions vehicles over standard vehicles. » Introduce mandatory national light vehicle CO2 emissions intensity standards.

As part of a global response to climate change, Australia has committed to reducing the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Despite ongoing improvements in vehicle efficiency, vehicle emissions are contributing to a greater proportion of total greenhouse gases. According to the Australian Government, the growth in light vehicle numbers will add an estimated eight million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 – approximately a 10-14 per cent increase on 2015’s light vehicle emissions.

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Here are some of the recommendations from RAC’s State Budget Submission to keep our State moving sustainably and our road users safe.

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Stravinsky’s witty and elegant Dumbarton Oaks and Prokofiev’s suite from the 1934 film Lieutenant Kijé frame the world premiere of Carl Vine’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra. The evening comes to an exhilarating finale with Ravel’s hypnotic and ecstatic Boléro. Tickets from $33*

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EVENTS

Events around the state in April and May

World Surf League

What’s on

Margaret River Pro 11 – 22 April See the world’s best male and female surfers compete for the top spot at Prevelly. The Margaret River Pro is one of 11 World Surf League World Championship Tour events across the globe at iconic destinations like O’ahu Hawaii, Tahiti and South Africa. surfingaustralia.com

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 14 – 22 April Scarborough Beach In this annual event, Australia’s 311 surf clubs come together to compete in the ‘Aussies’. With more than 400 beach and ocean events, it’s one of the biggest events of its kind and has a uniquely Australian flavour. The last time it was held in WA was in 2014. sls.com.au/aussies

The Karijini Experience 17 – 22 April Held in the spectacular Karijini National Park, this program of special events is an opportunity to visit the traditional land of the Banjima people and indulge in culture, music, food and art. Immerse yourself in the inland Pilbara region and experience all it has to offer. karijiniexperience.com Horizons / April-May 2018

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Fairbridge Festival 20 – 22 April This family-friendly festival of folk, blues, world and roots music, held at the picturesque Fairbridge Village, near Pinjarra, comes to life with buzzing crowds, colourful markets and food stalls. Stay for one night or the whole weekend with almost 100 acts and plenty of activities. fairbridgefestival.com.au

Perth Comedy Festival 23 April – 20 May The Perth Comedy Festival brings a line-up of the world’s biggest comedy stars plus many up and coming stars to town. This year will see comedy favourites including Stephen K Amos, Shawn Wayans, and Matt Okine hitting the stage. perthcomedyfestival.com

Unearthed Pemberton 26 April – 6 May Escape to the Southern Forests for Unearthed Pemberton, which showcases the region’s food, wine, art, heritage and nature-

based adventure. Enjoy events, tours and experiences that highlight the region’s diversity. unearthedpemberton.com.au

unSmart Busselton S Festival of Triathlon

4 – 6 May Comprising a series of day events, the Busselton Festival of Triathlon culminates in the SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on 6 May. The event attracts athletes from around the world and also incorporates a Health and Lifestyle Expo, a Kids Triathlon and two short fun runs. busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au

Dardanup Art Spectacular and Art Trail

5 – 13 May Visit artist studios and private gardens, wineries, restaurants and boutique breweries in one of the South West’s most beautiful valleys. The event kicks off with an exhibition of regional art and photography at the Dardanup Hall on 5 and 6 May, with the art trail open 5-13 May. dardanupartspectacular.com.au 17

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By Rebecca Martin

Back in the 80s, David Hasselhoff had something every kid coveted – KITT, his trusty black Pontiac Firebird that would drive itself to the rescue whenever Hasselhoff – the Knigt Rider – called.

Futuristic self-driving vehicles have been a mainstay for heroes on the big and small screen for decades – from KITT to Batman’s remote controlled Batmobile and Tom Cruise’s red sports car in Minority Report. Now on-demand driverless vehicles are about to become very real right here in Perth. This year, Perth, along with Paris and Las Vegas, will be one of only three cities around the world to exclusively trial a new driverless and electric vehicle, called up using a mobile phone app. The Autonom, unveiled late last year by French mobility company Navya, is designed to move passengers on-demand anywhere within a set precinct, initially within a trial area of a few kilometres. The trial is among the first in the world testing how real passengers will choose to get around using driverless vehicles, and how the technology will perform. “As one of only three cities in the world to trial these vehicles, it’s remarkable for Perth and WA to be at the global forefront of a

new era in transportation,” says Pat Walker, RAC Executive General Manager Advocacy and Members. With an expanded driving area and ondemand capabilities for passengers, the Autonom trial builds on the successful and ongoing RAC Intellibus® driverless trial which takes passengers along the South Perth foreshore. “Many cars already have many automated features such as emergency braking and lane keeping, all of which work well on an individual basis,” he says. “The RAC Intellibus has already taught us much about the technology – how it works, how we can prepare for its use and how people feel when riding in it on public roads in South Perth. “However the Autonom trial is particularly exciting as we see this kind of on-demand ride-sharing style service as one of the best ways driverless technology can be used in the wider community to help people get around more easily. “It’s an important step forward, both for WA and for driverless vehicle technology.”

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The Autonom has some of the most sophisticated multi-sensor technology on the market. Above: VLP LiDAR sensors providing 360° peripheral vision with cameras to analyse the vehicle’s surroundings. Top right: SCALA LiDARs, GNSS Antennae providing precise positioning information. Bottom right: Vehicle interior

Learning for the future With car manufacturers such as Ford and Volvo announcing ambitious timeframes for their own driverless vehicles, Walker says the technology is moving more quickly than was expected even two years ago. “The industry view is that we’re most likely talking years, rather than decades, before driverless vehicle technology is widespread. We don’t want it to become a case of developing technology for technology’s sake,” he says. “Autonomous vehicle technology needs to address serious and ever present issues around road safety and sustainability in our cities and the regions.” “By having trials here in Perth we get to shape that future. We can ensure the WA public can play a role in what the future with autonomous vehicle

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technology looks like and work directly with government to create a roadmap so we make the most of the technology,” says Walker. “We’ve had so much interest from overseas policy makers in our trials who are also looking to understand how driverless vehicles might be used for the public good.” Navya’s client manager for Australia, Henri Coron says he is excited about new lessons to be gained from the trial in the three different world cities. “This trial will test the new and more advanced technology and by being able to travel hundreds of kilometres in a day and on different routes, there’s no doubt it will toss up more than a few new challenges. “Already we’ve had to revisit our manufacturing to create vehicles

that drive on the left-hand side of the road in Australia – different to France or in the US,” says Coron. “In each of the trial locations – Paris, Las Vegas and Perth, it’s a real partnership where the cities will learn together. We will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of information, recommendations and experiences from the partners.” With its ride-sharing capabilities, Coron says the Autonoms are the vanguard for how driverless vehicles could transform the public transport sphere. “What we are providing to the market with the driverless Autonoms is totally different – it’s a disrupting technology. We now have a magnificent opportunity to discover how it functions and understand how it can best work in each place.”

A safer future Part of the driverless transformation that RAC is interested in understanding through the trial is what automated and driver assistance technology can do to turn the tide on loss of life and injury on roads. “Many crashes occur when ordinary people make everyday mistakes. Depending on which data source you go to, driver error is to blame for anywhere between 70 and 90 per cent of all crashes,” says Walker.

“If this kind of technology could do all the things we are seeing it do in the trials, it could be a game changer for anyone who is unable to drive, or who just doesn’t want to. And for those that do want to drive, they will be able to do it more safely.

We see driverless technology as the opportunity to turn the tide of deaths and injuries on our roads by taking driver error out of the equation

“Injuries and loss of life are a tragic and unacceptable daily occurrence here in WA. Making our roads safer is one of RAC’s strongest mandates. “We see driverless technology as the opportunity to finally turn the tide of deaths and injuries on our roads by taking driver error out of the equation and bringing us closer to a crashfree world. However, Walker says he believes in the future there will always be a place and space for people who want to drive, as well as for those who are happy to hand over the controls to the vehicle.

“There’s a lot of change coming to the way people move around and with it an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible for our transport system. “We know driverless and electric vehicles are on their way, we know people are sharing cars and even rides, so why not get the best from it by being ready?

How the trial will work The first Autonoms arrive in Perth in mid-2018. Like the RAC Intellibus®, the Autonoms will be tested in a three stage trial, which will culminate in participants getting to use and experience the technology within a selected precinct.

Stage one

Stage two

Stage three

Off-road testing: putting the vehicles through their paces and ‘tweaking’ the software to account for local conditions.

On-road testing: further testing on roads within a precinct determined through a tough selection process.

Trialling on public roads: initially with a sizeable pilot group being able to call and travel in the vehicles to their destination.

“WA has always been an innovative place. We need to be bold in trying new things and, above all, learn by doing,” says Anne Still, RAC’s General Manager of Public Policy and Project Leader for the Automated Vehicle Program. “Flexibilty and agility is important and each stage is a decision point as we move to the next stage. We deal with all the potential obstacles and hurdles, and capture any unanticipated opportunities, at each stage before we move forward.” 20

On the road with the RAC Intellibus® As the Autonom trial gets underway, the RAC Intellibus trial continues to take passengers along the South Perth foreshore. “The RAC Intellibus is one of just a handful of driverless trials of its kind in the world and every time we make a trip, now about 2500 of them, we’re building the knowledge bank,” says Anne Still, RAC’s General Manager of Public Policy. “For example, we know how the shuttle responds when it encounters a badly parked car or how a dense tree canopy might impact connectivity. “We’re currently looking into how the length and width of line markings might need to change to optimise the sensors and most importantly, RAC’s members and the community are sharing their views about the technology,” she says. Later this year, there are plans to take the RAC Intellibus to regional WA and to deliver educational workshops with school groups.

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WA has the highest rate of motorcycle ownership in Australia so we asked motorcycle riders and drivers to tell us about their experiences when sharing the road. If you’ve ever been driving and a pedestrian, motorcyclist or another car has seemed to appear out of nowhere, you may have experienced a phenomenon called inattentional blindness, where you’re looking at something but don’t actually see it. Drivers simply not seeing motorcycle riders was a major concern among both drivers and riders in RAC’s 2017 Motorcycling Survey. More than half of all drivers and 44 per cent of all motorcycle riders considered visibility the biggest challenge when it came to sharing the road safely. Our survey asked about the experiences and concerns of those who travel our roads on two wheels and also how drivers feel about sharing the road with motorcycles. The survey results will inform the work RAC undertakes to help improve the safety of motorcyclists in WA.

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A motorcyclist riding between vehicles that are travelling more than 30km/h is ‘lane splitting’, and a motorcyclist moving between vehicles that are stopped or moving at less than 30km/h is ‘lane filtering’.

WA motorcycle riders don’t currently have a reliable way of knowing how much protection is offered by their safety gear. Most riders surveyed said a safety rating system for helmets and motorcycle-specific clothing would help them purchase the safest option.

While not explicitly banned in WA, lane splitting and lane filtering are practices that may contravene road rules such as speed limits, indicating when changing lanes and not riding on white lines dividing lanes.

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Among the thousands of missions flown by the RAC Rescue helicopters there have been many remarkable stories of survival, each one exemplifying the courage and commitment of the crew and the tenacity and determination of those who took their second chance and fought back. Hospital (PMH) in Perth and an RAC Rescue helicopter was called. The helicopter landed on the Katanning Oval and after preparing Hamish for the transfer he was on his way to Perth in the care of the critical care paramedic on board. “Hamish was conscious the whole time and signalling to paramedics,” Paula Bolto recalls.

A 10-year-old’s survival story It was the Anzac Day holiday in 2015 and the Bolto family were enjoying a quiet day on their Katanning farm, when around 3pm a series of screams broke the air. The Bolto’s 10-year-old son Hamish had ridden his motorcycle through a gate in a farm paddock. He thought the gate was open. The barbed wire severed his trachea. Hamish’s mother Paula Bolto says the scene quickly went from calm to chaotic. “I was inside and could hear yelling as Hamish’s brothers rode their bikes up to the house to alert us. My husband rode down there first. I didn’t really know what had gone on - I just knew I had to get help. I rang triple zero and headed down to where Hamish was.” Hamish’s father Cameron gave his son CPR at the scene while they waited anxiously for the local volunteer ambulance and paramedic to arrive. Hamish Bolto was taken by ambulance to Katanning Hospital, but due to the extent of his injuries the decision was quickly made to transfer him to Princess Margaret 26

Following surgery at PMH, Hamish Bolto was placed into an induced coma. Unfortunately his condition worsened due to the damage to his carotid artery and the 10-year-old suffered a stroke. He had an emergency craniotomy where part of his skull was removed to relieve the pressure on his brain.

“But one day he moved the big toe on his left foot. That was a really positive sign and then movement just slowly started coming back.” Hamish Bolto spent 101 days in PMH, followed by several months of travelling to and from the hospital for rehabilitation. “He was really incredible through it all,” says Paula Bolto. “He was so brave and so strong. He was very determined.”

The scene quickly went from calm to chaotic... I just knew I had to get help.

“But he got through it. Then we started the long process of rehabilitation and recovery.

Today, 13-year-old Hamish Bolto is no longer in a wheelchair. He has weakness down one side of his body and has no function in his left hand, but eats a normal diet and can still speak, albeit with a whisper-quiet voice.

“We were told he would probably never walk or talk again and would always breathe through a tracheostomy tube and wouldn’t be able to eat.

The family still keep in touch with St John Ambulance Critical Care Paramedic Alan Newbold from the RAC Rescue helicopter service.

Paula Bolto says he was given a 50/50 chance of surviving the second surgery.

If landing is too dangerous, I can potentially be winched down.

A day in the life of a critical care paramedic Ten years ago Andrew Readhead was abseiling down cliff faces for recreation and fitness. Today he gets winched into emergency scenes to save lives. Readhead has been a critical care paramedic for the RAC Rescue helicopter service for two years. Here’s his insight into a ‘typical’ day.

At the base

“Dayshifts run for 11 hours, 7am6pm. Nightshifts are 13 hours, 6pm7am. The roster is typically two shifts on and four days off. “The paramedic crew moves between the Perth and Bunbury base, so we work between both aircraft. “We start the morning receiving hand-over from the out-going crew to get an insight into what medical equipment might need looking at, charging, or if we’re down on supplies. “We do our daily checks ensuring all equipment is accounted for. For critical care paramedics that means all the medical equipment on board, as well as medications and blood supplies. “We then have a morning briefing with the pilot and air crewman. We check the weather as it may affect fuel and areas that can be accessed, and note sea surface temperatures in the event of any sea rescues. “As we do regular drills for different skills such as stretcher winching and entering and exiting the helicopter Horizons / April-May 2018

while it’s hovering, we then run through any training updates related to the helicopter. “For example, I might be due to do a wet-winch rescue drill where another paramedic will be in the water, either at Rottnest or Fremantle, and I’ll pull them out. “After that, it’s base duties, like washing the aircraft or self-directed study or training. And we wait for a call.

When a call comes in

“The initial emergency call goes to the triple zero call centre in Perth. If it’s deemed a helicopter-suitable job, it will be dispatched to the appropriate emergency rescue helicopter base. “At that point the crew switches in to high gear - you know you’ve got a job on. The call centre gives us incident details, location and any information on the nature of the injuries. Generally speaking country ambulance crews will be sent to the scene too. “Meanwhile, the pilot and air crewman take the aircraft out of the hangar, turn on the communications systems and get weather information. The pilot implements a flight plan and logs it with air traffic control. “While I’m getting information about the patients and their injuries, I get my drug bag and blood supplies. We all converge on the aircraft at the same time - most of the time we’d be in the air within 10 minutes of getting the call.

“We try to get details about where we can land and any hazards. One of the big advantages of the helicopter is being able to get close to difficult scenes. If landing is too dangerous, I can potentially be winched down, or we can land in another location and transport into the scene. “As we land, I’ll be on one door and the air crewman on the other to check the aircraft is clear of any obstruction. There can be tense moments that rely on effective communication and a lot of trust. “I’ll head over to the incident scene, often with the pilot and air crewman assisting, get a patient handover if there is a road ambulance on the scene and start patient management. “Most of the time we land direct on the rooftop helipad of large metro hospitals like Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley where we hand the patient over to medical staff. “We then make our way back to the helipad and prepare the aircraft again as much as we can before take-off. It’s not uncommon to get back to the aircraft and suddenly have another mission to attend. We then fly back to the base to refuel and restock. “Some crew find it important to follow up patients, so the hospitals send us de-identified details of the patients and their condition, which is good to know.” 27

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15 years in the sky The RAC Rescue helicopters are WA’s only dedicated 24-hour emergency rescue helicopter service. Operating for 15 years, the RAC Rescue helicopters have flown more than 6000 missions and currently the service covers more than two million people across WA. The two helicopters are able to deliver emergency medical care where it’s needed during the critical period immediately following a medical trauma. It is a window of time known as the ‘golden hour’ when medical treatment will provide the best chance of survival. Funded by the State Government and sponsored by RAC, the two RAC Rescue helicopters, based in Bunbury and Perth, are managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

Fast facts

RAC Rescue missions flown in one year 274 88 28 38 32 32

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Global annual sales of power assisted pedal bikes is predicted to hit more than 40 million by 2023. Adding to the appeal, there are a bunch of new models coming to market, so there really is a bike out there to suit everyone. “Over the past couple of years more and more models have become available, there is better technology and far more people are aware of the benefits of an electric bike,” says Garry Crofts, manager of WA ebike retailer Bikemore. “For commuters, it means they aren’t getting hot and sweaty so they can feel good for the rest of the day.” Thinking about an ebike? These are the models that Crofts says to put at the top of your buy list this year.

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Goccia City Zero Folding Part of the Italian range of Goccia ebikes, the City Zero ebike tops the list for its sheer practicality, comfort and ease of use. With a clever fold-away style, the City Zero takes less than 30 seconds to put away, making it a very easy mode of transport to take, April-May 2018 / Horizons

Left - Dyson Folding. Clockwise from above - Smartmotion Catalyst, Goccia City Holiday, Goccia City Zero Folding, Michael Blast Greaser. Images: Bikemore and Clayton Jauncey.

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Goccia City Holiday The Goccia City Holiday is Bikemore’s most popular and best-selling ebike and ticks all the boxes when it comes to efficiency. At first glance the ebike barely looks electric, with all the wiring cleverly hidden within the frame. However it’s there, providing a range of up to 55km. Because of its stepthrough frame, it’s also a great option for people with injuries who can’t step over the bike. “It’s competitively priced with a mid-size battery and quality electrical components, which suits most people,” says Crofts. Horizons / April-May 2018

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Albany’s glowing tribute to our Anzacs

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A sweeping art installation featuring 13,000 illuminated glass spheres will line Albany’s Avenue of Honour at Mt Clarence commemorating 100 years since the end of World War I. The Field of Light: Avenue of Honour installation created by worldrenowned UK artist Bruce Monro will be switched on in October this year and remain in place until April 2019. The glowing glass spheres on slender stems symbolise and honour the courage and sacrifice of the 41,000 Anzacs who departed Albany for the Great War. For many, Albany would be their last sight of Australian soil. Munro’s previous large-scale Australian-based Field of Light installation was at Uluru and attracted more than 120,000 visitors.

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WA home to Australia’s best mainland beach

Horrocks Beach, north of Geraldton on the Coral Coast, was recently runner-up on the list of Australia’s 101 Best Beaches for 2018, behind Nudey Beach in Queensland. Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island was the overall winner, but Horrock’s mainland location made it the best of all mainland beaches. The list was compiled by Tourism Australia’s beach ambassador, Brad Farmer, who has spent more than 30 years independently visiting and reviewing Australia’s 11,761 beaches. Farmer said Horrocks met his “Triple A Rating” scoring criteria – affordable, Horizons / April-May 2018

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By Helen Foster

It might be the largest Princess ship to sail in Australian waters, but the Majestic Princess is still the perfect place to find some peace. Apparently I’m sharing this 143,000 tonne ship with 3559 other passengers, but sitting watching the waves from my sofa among the trees lining the top-deck Hollywood Conservatory, it doesn’t feel like it. There are a lot of firsts and innovations on the Majestic. The SeaWalk, a 60ft glass walkway 128ft above the waves, for example, gives passengers a perspective normally only available to the Captain on the bridge, while the thermal suite with its relaxing hydrotherapy pools, rain showers and three different hot rooms is the largest in the fleet.

On-board luxuries But Majestic isn’t just innovative, she’s luxurious – particularly when it comes to dining. There are 13 dining options on board including two (additional Horizons / April-May 2018

 Majestic Princess sailings, contact the RAC Cruise Club on 1300 655 898.

charge) restaurants with menus from Michelin star chefs - Harmony, a Cantonese restaurant from Las Vegas’ Richard Chen and French bistro La Mer by Emmanuel Renaut.

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However the thing that makes Majestic truly special is her ability to feel like a small ship despite her size. By dividing each deck into cosy, individual areas you can find your perfect space – for example, cocktail bar Bellini’s and wine bar Vines are just steps away from each other.

The Club Class mini-suites are a roomy 323 sq ft, including the balcony, and offer a bedroom and curtained-off sitting room alongside additional benefits like the exclusive Club-Class dining area and priority embarkation and disembarkation.

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And of course, when you truly want to be alone, there’s no better place than your stateroom. There are 1780 on Majestic, most with a balcony.

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a little school making a

difference A small primary school in the Great Southern has committed to creating a generation of safer road users. Apart from a small general store across the road, Mount Manypeaks Primary School in WA’s Great Southern is completely surrounded by farmland and bush. With just 28 students from 16 local farming families, the two-classroom primary school, 40km east of Albany, is the picture of rural WA life.

next to busy roads like their city cousins, teaching them road safety is just as important at Mt Manypeaks as it is in Perth says Rowett. “Along with bike safety, wearing helmets and wearing seatbelts in the car, we also teach them about good behaviour in the car. So when they’re travelling from here to Albany or Perth with mum and dad, they're sitting on the back seat and being sensible occupants of the vehicle so mum or dad can focus on driving,” Rowett says.

“It’s very tranquil, peaceful and attractive – a nice place to be and a nice place to learn,” says Principal Phillip Rowett.

The small ‘family’ of staff, with just three teachers, three education assistants, a Japanese language teacher and a few administration and grounds staff, were jubilant to be one of four WA schools that had won $5000 from the youth road safety program RAC Little Legends Club®.

While the children tend to be riding their bikes in paddocks rather than

Rowett knew exactly what to do with the money.

By Courtney Pearson

“We bought three iPads, literacy and numeracy activities, and textbooks and resources for language in the two classrooms,” he says. “It’s made a huge difference.” The new iPads and resources are in constant use, which Rowett says is “absolutely marvellous”. RAC Little Legends Club® was established to help primary school-aged children gain a better understanding of road safety and is aligned to the Western Australian school curriculum. As part of the program, two schools with the highest percentage of student signups and two with the highest total number of student signups were awarded the prize money. Mount Manypeaks also encouraged parents to join RAC Little Legends Club® to bring road safety education into the home. At school, road safety was a big feature during the student’s health education lessons, says Rowett. April-May 2018 / Horizons

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It’s very tranquil, peaceful and attractive – a nice place to be and a nice place to learn. As well as safety in a car, students are also taught the differences between riding a bike at home and riding a bike in busier towns or cities. “They visit family in Perth and there’s a bike in the backyard that they can use to ride up to the local shop but they don’t have those day to day experiences because of where they live. They’re not in the Perth metro regularly riding around a suburb,” he says. “We’re a bit more focused on bicycle safety here for that reason.” Rowett has spent 40 years teaching at 17 schools across Western Australia and says he enjoys the community-mindedness of smaller Horizons / April-May 2018

schools and the closeness of the school communities. “I’ve travelled WA enjoying all of the different country and rural communities. It becomes who you are. I love the country and I enjoy the small school community. It’s very family oriented. Everyone knows each other and supports each other.” Although Mount Manypeaks provides what it can for students, Rowett says a little bit of extra money goes a long way. “When you’re able to get funds like that from RAC’s Little Legends, you can take advantage of it to give more to your kids to help with their learning,” he says. RAC Little Legends Club® is just one of a number of youth road safety programs developed by RAC for children of all

ages. In addition to these programs, RAC’s Community Education team regularly visit schools across the State to provide road safety education in the classroom. In 2017, this included visits to 55 primary and secondary school in regional areas.

Primary schoolaged children can join RAC Little Legends Club® for free to access in-class presentations and a suite of online road safety resources, including a multi-level, interactive game. Children can learn essential road safety skills covering bicycle, pedestrian and passenger safety in an environment that’s engaging and fun. The program is for children from lower to upper primary. Members also receive discounts and special offers, including discounted movie tickets and zoo entry.  littlelegends.rac.com.au

culture Must-do Indigenous tours By Leah McLennan

From reading the stars on a night fishing trip to dreamtime stories in an ancient cave system, the Kimberley’s Indigenous tours are a highlight of the region and can take you to otherwise inaccessible sites.

Above - Windjana Gorge.

Brendan ‘Bundy’ Chaquebor gazes across the clear eggshell-blue waters of Chile Creek and, pointing with his wooden spear, lists the creatures he sees as if he’s at the aquarium: baby turtles, stingrays, little mangrove jacks. Overhead, oystercatchers with red lipstick beaks pierce the spotless blue sky. This is Bardi country on the Dampier Peninsula, north of Broome. “This is my place, welcome to my country,” says Bundy.

A coastal adventure I’m here to take Bundy’s new half-day Kimberley Coastal Adventure tour by light aircraft and four-wheel drive. Having boarded King Leopold Air’s six-seat Cessna at Broome airport at first light, we climbed into the tropical air, flying over Cable Beach, peering down at humpback calves at Pender Bay and taking in pilot Leigh Odger’s informative commentary until we landed, an hour later. On the dirt airstrip at the Indigenous-owned eco-

tourism operations of Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Bundy was waiting to welcome us to his country. The gently spoken Bundy has been running tours out of Kooljaman for over a decade. “Night fishing tours are popular,” he says. “I teach you about the tides, how we read the stars. I light a fire on the beach to show respect to my elders and that fire will stay alight until you get back from fishing and help you find your car on the beach,” he says. Bundy’s uncle, Brian Lee, whose long white beard is as crazy as his laugh, also operates tours from Kooljaman. Lee offers travellers lessons in everything from mud-crabbing to sea shell whistling (his TripAdvisor reviews read like an A-grade student’s report: “One of the best things we’ve ever done,” one participant wrote. “Worth travelling to the end of the earth for,” said another). April-May 2018 / Horizons

T R AV E L Despite the remoteness of the Kimberley the number of visitors to the region continues to grow. So too do the options for travellers looking for a cultural experience. Rock art tours, spear making, bush tucker collecting, historical town tours and the opportunity to hear stories that layer meaning on top of the rugged landscape like thick icing on a cake, are just some of the experiences awaiting lucky adventurers. “The Kimberley is becoming renowned as a hotspot for Indigenous tourism experiences,” says Glen Chidlow of Australia’s North West Tourism. “Not only for the quality of the offerings but also the depth and range of experiences on offer,” he says.

Camping with Custodians A unique new initiative, Camping with Custodians will see visitors this dry season pitching their tent in two remote Aboriginal communities Imintji on the Gibb River Road and Mimbi, near Fitzroy Crossing. The Gooniyandi people of the Mimbi community only welcomed visitors to their freshly built campground at the end of last dry season with the 15 campsites proving a hit over the three weeks they were open.

Horizons / April-May 2018

Touring there Bundy’s Cultural Tours  bundysculturaltours.com.au Brian Lee Tagalong Tours  brianleetagalong.com.au Imintji Campground & Art Centre  imintji.com.au Girloorloo Tours Mimbi Caves  mimbicaves.com.au Bungoolee Tours  bungoolee.com.au Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre  waringarriarts.com.au Narlijia Cultural Tours Broome  toursbroome.com.au

The Camping with Custodians campgrounds provide a space where Indigenous and non-Indigenous people can get to know each other, says local guide Rosemary Nugget. “In the evening we go and entertain the campers, we sit around the fire and tell stories and tour guides Ronnie Jimbidie and Harrison Skinner sing songs.” The dynamic guides from Girloorloo Tours take visitors on walks through

Where to stay Lombadina Community

Thomas Bay (Dampier Peninsula) Offers a range of accommodation, from budget lodge rooms to basic two-bedroom cabins.  lombadina.com

Kooljaman

Cape Leveque A remote wilderness camp owned and run by the Indigenous Bardi Jawi Communities offering accommodation and tours.  kooljaman.com.au

Home Valley Station

Gibb River Road Owned and run by the Indigenous Land Corporation. A working cattle station, it has a range of lodgings, from safari tents to cabins.  hvstation.com.au

the Mimbi Caves which have been used by local Aboriginal people for more than 40,000 years. “Access to the caves is only possible with a traditional owner,” says Nugget.

Below (from left) - Lachlan Raymond, Matthew Ningarmara, Ted (Yumbun) Carlton, from Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre.

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At Fitzroy Crossing, another renowned guide Jimmy ‘Dillon’ Andrews of Bungoolee Tours is offering a new bus-based trip to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek. As you walk through the tranquil gorge, Dillon tells the story of the Bunuba people’s revered ancestor Jandamarra, a freedom fighter who tried to hold back the tide of European expansion in the Kimberley. Hearing this slice of Australian history at the place where Jandamarra and his people faced 30 armed police is equal parts fascinating and moving.

Sean Scott

Further down the Great Northern Highway, at Kununurra, the Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre has tours that

give travellers a deep insight into local Miriwoong culture. “Waringarri is not only about art, it’s also about keeping our culture alive and sharing our knowledge with visitors,” says guide Chris Griffiths, who has in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal history and the ancient escarpments of nearby Mirima National Park.

Since 2015, Pigram’s Narlijia Tours has taken travellers on walks of Broome’s historic township. But for those who prefer to learn about the saltwater lives of Broome’s traditional owners, while relaxing on a luxury catamaran, his three-hour cruise will tick all the boxes. “Part of our culture is to share the beauty and cultural value of our homelands,” says Pigram. “To do this while spotting dugongs and tasting traditional bush foods makes it an especially enjoyable experience for everyone.”

Back on the coast in Broome, for those who don’t like to be too far from a cocktail, local guide Bart Pigram is offering a new cultural cruise. A descendant of the Yawuru people and part of the musical Pigram family, he has a passion for telling the complete story of life in Broome.

For more information about travelling in the Kimberley, contact RAC Travel on 1300 655 179.

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Local insights

When to go June to September (the dry season) is the most popular and comfortable time to visit, with temperatures ranging from 14-34C.

How to get there For most tourists, Broome is the gateway to the region, while others start their journey in Kununurra, the eastern gateway. The coastal route from Perth to Broome is about 2400km one way. The inland route is 2100km. The mostly unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region, from Derby in the east, almost to Kununurra. You can fly direct to Broome from Perth, while Kununurra is reached by direct flights from both Perth and Darwin.

RAC members save Members save 15% off maps and guides. Visit an RAC Travel centre or call 9436 4840. Clockwise from top left: Local Miriwoong culture is on display in the works at the Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre, Bart Pigram showing guests boomerangs on his new eco cruise of Broome’s Roebuck Bay, Cape Leveque.

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Kokoda Trail – Papua New Guinea

Tours and sites Courage and sacrifice lie at the heart of every war. To mark Anzac Day, we look at five major international war history sites where the bravery of Australian soldiers is commemorated every year.

By Susan Gough Henly

Villers-Bretonneux – France The story This year is the 100-year anniversary of the battle of VillersBretonneux with the liberation of this small French village a crucial turning point in World War I. Two Australian brigades, which suffered more than 2400 casualties, played a key role in stopping the German offensive across the Somme.The people of VillersBretonneux promised to always remember and commemorate the sacrifice of the Australian soldiers who fought there. What can be visited The imposing white stone Australian National Memorial bears the names of 11,000 missing Australian soldiers who died in France. The tower offers panoramic views of the Somme countryside while an orientation table shows other Australian remembrance sites. A Commonwealth Military Cemetery is in front.

Special events An Anzac Day Dawn Service is held at the Australian National Memorial. The village of Villers-Bretonneux and the Australian Embassy also organise a week of commemorative activities.

How to get there The Kokoda Trail runs between Owers Corner in Central Province and Kokoda in Oro Province. Trekkers fly from Port Moresby to Kokoda and walk to Owers Corner (where tour companies usually organise road transport back to Port Moresby) or complete the trip in reverse. Air Niugini operates daily scheduled flights into Girua Airport, 30 minutes by road outside the provincial capital Popondetta. Travel from Popondetta to Kokoda is approximately four hours by a Public Motor Vehicle. Special events An Anzac Day Dawn Service is held at Isurava Memorial.

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How to get there Take a two-hour train trip from Paris Gare du Nord.

The story The Kokoda Trail is a 96km single-file foot thoroughfare through the densely rain forested Owen Stanley Range. It was the location of a 1942 World War II battle between the Japanese Imperial Forces and a few thousand Australian soldiers, who finally stopped the Japanese advance on a ridge not far from Port Moresby. What can be visited Following in the footsteps of Australian soldiers and the Papua New Guinean Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, walking the Kokoda Trail has become a rite of passage for many Australians but it requires excellent fitness, serious training and the proper gear and is best undertaken with an approved trekking company. The Isurava War Memorial, honouring the Australians and Papua New Guineans who died on the Kokoda Trail, is a highlight.

April-May 2018 / Horizons

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Sandakan – Borneo

Hiroshima – Japan

Burma Railway – Thailand

The story The Sandakan Death Marches were the greatest single atrocity committed against Australians in war. They were a series of forced marches from Sandakan to Ranau in Borneo by Allied prisoners of war held captive by the Empire of Japan during World War II. Only six – all Australians – out of about 1000 POWs sent to Ranau survived the war. What can be visited The Sandakan Memorial Park contains a permanent exhibition about the POW camp and death marches, built on the grounds of the former Sandakan Camp in the Malaysian state of Sabah. The memorial park is the first stop on the POW Route which ends at the Last POW Camp at Ranau. The Kundasang War Memorial and Gardens of Remembrance (with Australian, English, and Borneo gardens, a contemplation garden and pool) also commemorate those who died at Sandakan and Ranau. How to get there There are flights to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. Kundasang is 90km from Kota Kinabalu. Take a bus from the Jalan Padang Bus Terminal in Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang, which can take two to four hours depending on stops, or hire a taxi which will take about two hours. Special events An Anzac Day Dawn Service is held at Sandakan Memorial Park.

The story Hiroshima is the first city in history to be targeted by a nuclear bomb when the US Army Air Forces dropped an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. Between 90,000 and 146,000 people died which contributed to the Japanese surrender and end of World War II. What can be visited The World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Bell, the Children’s Peace Monument, the Flame of Peace, the Cenotaph for Atomic Bomb Victims, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall. There is a wide range of guided tours on offer. How to get there Hiroshima is easily accessed by train from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and other major Japanese cities.

The story Built by the Empire of Japan to support its forces in the Burma campaign of World War II, the Thai-Burma Railway, or Death Railway, was a 415km railway between Ban Pong, Thailand and Thanbyuzayat, Burma (Myanmar). About 61,000 Allied prisoners of war were forced labourers during its construction and more than 12,000 Allied prisoners died.

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Clockwise from top: Atomic Bomb Dome, Japan; Peace Memorial Park, Japan; Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum, Thailand; Battlefield Cemetery, France.

 visithiroshima.net

What can be visited The Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum (north of the current terminus at Nam Tok) was built by the Australian government in 1998 and is dedicated to the Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers who died there and elsewhere in the Asia Pacific region. As part of the museum experience, you can walk through the cutting and along a section of the former railway track bed with an audio guide. Two other museums are in Kanchanaburi: the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and the JEATH War Museum. There is also a memorial plaque and wartime steam locomotive at the Kwai Bridge. Three cemeteries (Kanchanaburi, Thanbyuzayat and Chungkai) honour those who died building the railway. How to get there Trains depart Bangkok’s Thonburi (Noi) railway station and follow the route of the World War II “Death Railway” to Kanchanaburi. A few minutes beyond Kanchanaburi is the River Kwai Bridge Station. Trains then cross the bridge itself and run alongside the River Kwai to Nam Tok. Buses or tours can be taken from there to Hellfire Pass. Special events An Anzac Day Dawn Service is held at Hellfire Pass. The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre offers special tailored tours of various railway sites.  anzacportal.dva.gov.au

For more information about travel to these historic sites, contact RAC Travel on 1300 655 179. Horizons / April-May 2018

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Hire a whole island in the North West Dreaming of your own private island, with white, sandy shores and turquoise ocean? Set a course for Direction Island, in the Pilbara’s Mackerel Island group. You don’t have to be a zillionaire to hire the whole island for yourself - a solitary A-frame retreat that sleeps eight can be rented with fresh water and solar power from $395 per night (for two people; $60 per extra person, per night). Game fishing and diving trips on the coral reef are popular pastimes, along with snorkelling, swimming and just kicking-back. In season, you might even see migrating whales. It’s remote, isolated and a castaway’s dream. For a less-secluded stay with more conveniences, nearby Thevenard Island has 12 cabins. Getting there From Perth to Onslow it’s a 1400km drive (or fly with Virgin),

then take the 20-minute, on-demand ferry trip or arrive with your own vessel.  mackerelislands.com.au

Remote beauty of Dirk Hartog Island

Swim with a humpback whale at Ningaloo While whale sharks are synonymous with WA’s Ningaloo Coast, it is also one of the few places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales. Whale swim operators track the humpbacks along the coast and take swimmers out by boat for strictly supervised encounters.

Those hankering for simple pleasures and outdoor adventures will find their nirvana on Dirk Hartog Island. The 80km-long by 10km-wide finger of earth in World Heritage Listed Shark Bay is traced with lone, dirt tracks leading to footprint-free beaches, rusty red bluffs, turtle nesting havens and an historic lighthouse lookout.

a camp kitchen. Those wanting greater comfort can book the eightbed villa built from stones collected on the island, or an ensuite in former shearers’ quarters (now the Lodge).

Serious four-wheel drive enthusiasts will lap it up. Camping options range from bare dirt clearings in the wilderness to a couple of remote shed shelters.

Getting there Shark Bay’s main town, Denham is about 820km, or a nine-hour drive from Perth, otherwise, fly with Skippers Aviation and hire a vehicle. Get your four-wheel drive to Dirk Hartog Island via the reservationessential barge departing Steep Point.  dirkhartogisland.com

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Unlike whale sharks which glide slowly in the same direction, humpback behaviour is unpredictable, with tail slapping and other playful behaviours. Operators keep their tour groups small for a more intimate and safer experience. Getting there Many whale shark tour operators in Coral Bay and Exmouth also offer humpback whale swims. Qantas flies daily from Perth to Learmonth Airport, Exmouth, with transfers to Coral Bay (bookings essential).  visitningaloo.com.au 46

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WA’s loneliest artworks at Lake Ballard Fifty-one stark figures are all that break the endless, pale crust of salt that is Lake Ballard. The vast saltpan near the Goldfields town of Menzies so affected British artist Antony Gormley, he chose it as the site for his unique artistry. His captivating sculptures cast in steel – all impressions of locals who posed naked for him – are astonishingly lifelike – tummies curve, jaws jut and arms bend subtly. The figures, silhouetted against the sea of white, spread across seven square kilometres. There are designated camping areas at Lake Ballard but you need to bring drinking water and firewood. Getting there

Lake Ballard is about 800km from Perth, via Kalgoorlie a drive of up to 11 hours. Extend the journey and take in the Golden Quest Discovery Trail.  goldenquesttrail.com

A fiery Kimberley secret Each evening, at Kooljaman wilderness camp, the blazing red cliffs glow fiercely in the setting sun against Cape Leveque’s blonde sand, an image synonymous with Kooljaman. Run by the indigenous Bardi Jawi communities, Kooljaman sits on a magical point straddling a trio of lookouts and beaches and subtly blends Aboriginal culture with log cabins, safari tents, a campground and a fantastic restaurant. The tides

are as astounding as the sunsets water sucks away so gently you can suddenly find yourself sitting on wet sand. Must-do cultural tours with local legends, Bundy or Brian Lee include bush tucker, spear making, night fishing and tagalongs. Getting there Kooljaman is a slow, 210km drive north of Broome that will improve when roadworks are complete. Local charter companies also fly there, enquire at the Broome Visitor Centre.  kooljaman.com.au

Drift snorkelling the Rowley Shoals Imagine Astro Boy flying underwater - that’s what drift snorkelling in the Rowley Shoals is like. The region’s tides push through coral channels, creating a rideable current to zoom past giant clams pouting purple lips and bulbous anemone-harbouring clownfish. A trio of atolls in a marine park about 300km west of Broome, the Shoals are on the edge of one of the widest continental shelves in the world. Underwater, it’s like a giant aquarium, teeming with 688 tropical fish species, 233 coral varieties, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. On a good day, visibility cuts right through to where giant, friendly potato cod hover near the ocean floor. David Attenborough would be right at home. Getting there Several Kimberley cruise boats including the True North, The Great Escape and Kimberly Quest all head to the Rowley Shoals for dive and snorkel trips.

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The coral wonders of the Abrolhos Take an eco-cruise and explore the stunning coral gardens and sparkling, warm waters of the Abrolhos Islands. The group of 122 reef-rimmed islands is often better known for the Batavia shipwreck and mutiny in 1628. Some 55km west of Geraldton, the ocean around the islands sits at a welcoming 22 degrees Celsius, inviting swimming, snorkelling and diving. There’s also seal spotting, bird watching, glass bottom boat cruises, fishing and tours to the Batavia wreck. Cray fishermen have long lived on the islands, and cruises visit the ramshackle communities and resident pearl farm. Rock lobsters are abundant, so put down a pot and savour the local delicacy. Getting there Abrolhos Islands cruises are run by Eco Abrolhos and Kimberley Expeditions. Depart from Geraldton on the boat or on a scenic flight.  ecoabrolhos.com.au  kimberleyexpeditions.com.au

Skipper a houseboat on the Blackwood River Grab your significant other or best buddies and skipper a houseboat on Augusta’s peaceful Blackwood River with an abundance of native birds for company. No formal qualifications are required to wear the captain’s cap: you get a tutorial on arrival. Around 18 moorings along the riverbank offer regular stops for woodland strolls. Or you can try to hook the local delicacy of whiting or spot river dolphins. Blackwood River Houseboats has four self-contained vessels with a dinghy attached. Getting there Blackwood River Houseboats are at Augusta, a 315km or four-hour drive from Perth. You will need at least three nights.  blackwoodriverhouseboats.com.au

Immerse yourself in the southern coast Stretching 1000km from Kalamunda to Albany, the Bibbulmun Track is one of the world’s renowned long distance walking trails. It takes eight weeks to cover the lot, so pick a section and go for a day or longer. There are basic shelters along the track for those stopping overnight. The 126km section between Walpole and Denmark, with its salty air and woodland tang, is breathtaking. At the western end, the trail winds through the towering Valley of the Giants, past rugged ocean cliffs to the sleepy hamlet of Peaceful Bay. Further east towards Denmark, you’ll pass more of WA’s dramatic southern coastline, including Greens Pool, with its giant boulders and emeraldgreen waters. The track is self-guided, but tour options and drop-off services are available. Getting there Both Walpole and Denmark are approximately a five-hour drive from Perth, or you can fly with REX to Albany and hire a car.  bibbulmuntrack.org.au

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Rover lands in good hands One of three original pre-production Land Rovers has been discovered languishing in a garden in Solihull, England, just down the road from where it was built 70 years ago. The vehicle, which was used to launch Land Rover at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show, is believed to have last been on the road in the 1960s. Land Rover said the vehicle then spent 20 years in a Welsh field before being bought as a restoration project, but then sat unfinished in the English garden. Land Rover’s heritage arm will be restoring the vehicle during 2018.

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Classics and coffee Classic Cars & Coffee was one of the success stories of the WA classic car calendar in 2017, and the momentum has continued into 2018. The events are held roughly on a monthly basis at the University of Western Australia. Numbers peaked on 31 December, when more than 500 classic cars of all kinds turned up to farewell 2017. The photo above shows a row of beautifully restored Morgans cooling their wheels as countless admirers wander among them. For details see classiccarsandcoffee.com Horizons / April-May 2018

You may have heard of cars with gesture control. Well, it seems cars may soon get a form of mind control. Nissan hopes its quaintly named “Brain-to-Vehicle” technology (B2V) will be able to “speed up reaction times for drivers and will lead to cars that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable.” The technology is said to be able to detect when the driver’s brain is about to initiate a movement – such as turning the steering wheel or pushing the brake pedal – and begin that action more quickly, reducing reaction times.

CX-8 is coming Mazda has finally confirmed it will be bringing the long-awaited CX-8 SUV to the Australian market in the second half of 2018. Size-wise, the CX-8 will sit between the CX-5 and the larger CX-9, filling one of the few gaps that were left in Mazda’s SUV line-up. Critically, the CX-8 will have seven seats, meaning loyal customers will no longer have to spring for the gargantuan CX-9 to get the extra seats. It’ll be powered by a 2.2-litre diesel and you can expect it’ll be full of safety kit.

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Specifications Engine: 2.0-litre turbo petrol Power: 188kW @ 5500rpm Torque: 353Nm @ 3000rpm Claimed fuel economy 8.2L/100km Price: from $39,990 drive away ANCAP safety rating  Mid-spec LT tested

Holden Equinox By the time it was discontinued in late 2017, the Holden Captiva was 11 years old and had longer teeth than a hippopotamus. It was well overdue for replacement and the new Holden Equinox will fill part of the void left by its departure. Sourced from Chevrolet, which, like Holden, is a subsidiary of General Motors, the Equinox is built in Mexico. However, Australia-bound examples have dedicated suspension, steering and drivetrain tuning which was overseen by Holden engineers. 52

This includes stiffer sway bars front and rear, specific damper tuning, suspension bushings and different power steering calibration. But the biggest news about the Equinox is the giant leap in technology it represents compared to the Captiva, such as wireless phone charging and a driver’s seat which is connected to the parking sensors and vibrates on either side depending on which side of the vehicle an obstacle is. The latter is called ‘safety alert driver’s seat’ and it has been patented by GM as a way of avoiding excessive beeps and chimes inside the vehicle while parking.

Having your seat start to buzz while you’re parking is startling when it first happens. It’s effective though, and innovative, and we reckon it’ll become less of a shock as your bottom adjusts to it over time. The Apple Carplay and Android Auto phone projection capability is standard across the Equinox range. Pricing for the auto versions starts at $33,720 drive away for the Equinox LS, which gets you a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a rear camera and rear sensors, as well as smart phone projection for Apple and Android devices. Move two models up in the

Equinox hierarchy to the LT and you’ll get a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a lusty 188kW and 353Nm that endows the Equinox with a welcome dose of gutsy athleticism. A 1.6-litre turbo diesel with 100kW and 320Nm is also an option. The Equinox is a wellpriced, innovative, sporty and welcome new addition to the bustling mid-size SUV market. It’s good, but so is its competition such as the Tiguan, CX-5, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Nissan X-Trail, all of which consumers should consider alongside it. April-May 2018 / Horizons

Specifications Engine: 2.0-litre turbo diesel Power: 140kW @ 3800-4200rpm Torque: 400Nm @ 1750-3000rpm Claimed fuel economy 5.3L/100km Price: from $76,054 drive away ANCAP safety rating 

Audi Q5 As the second biggestselling model in the Audi line-up after the A3, the Q5 is a tremendously important vehicle for the premium German brand. With all-new renditions of its premium SUV competitors launched in 2017 such as the BMW X3 and Volvo XC60, the timing of the new Q5, also launched in 2017, was absolutely spot-on. Externally, the new Q5 gets sharpened-up frontend styling but one of the most impressive changes is the improvement in fuel economy. The new diesel Q5s are up to Horizons / April-May 2018

90kg lighter than the comparable models of the previous generation, which contributes to a 12 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. Specifically, the allwheel drive system is a contributor here due to it being 4kg lighter, but it also works differently from how it did before. The all-wheel drive system is able to disengage two clutches involved in sending drive to the rear wheels, meaning the propeller shaft and rear differential are not connected to the wheels and causing drag. According to Audi, the first clutch is at the front of the

propeller shaft, while the second opens in the rear differential, which saves the drag of the differential drive gear turning in the oil bath. When the system senses a need for the traction of all-wheel drive, the clutches engage and send torque rearwards again. The transmission has been tweaked to improve economy as well. Engine choices comprise a 2.0-litre turbo diesel with 140kW and 400Nm and a 2.0-litre turbo petrol with 185kW and 370Nm. The Q5’s interior is still beautifully finished, however those of its competitors are now on par with it. Personal

taste will be the deciding factor on this front. The front seats provide a good range of adjustability but the ones on the entry level variant, the S tronic design, could do with more side support. The new Q5’s veneer of prestige brought by its revised exterior will be important to some buyers. However, the real benefits come from the fuel economy, safety and handling improvements made possible by technology buried deep within, which buyers will never see but benefit from every day. 53

Specifications Engine: 2.0-litre turbo diesel Power: 140kW @ 4250rpm Torque: 400Nm @ 1750-2500rpm Claimed fuel economy 5.4L/100km Price: from $67,800 drive away ANCAP safety rating 

Volvo XC60 When Volvo was bought by the Chinese car maker Geely in 2010, in rolled some muchneeded cash to develop new technologies and new models. The new iteration of Volvo’s most popular current model, the XC60 mid-size SUV, has benefitted tremendously from that. It competes with mid-size premium SUV big guns such as the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC – each of which logged more than twice the XC60’s 1800 sales in 2017. That said, the new XC60 54

was only available from October, so the Germans could be in for more of a challenge this year. Pioneering vehicle safety technology is nothing new for Volvo and this vehicle follows the tradition of the first generation XC60, which in 2008 was the first Volvo to get autonomous emergency braking as standard equipment. Debuting on the new XC60 is Oncoming Mitigation, which steers the vehicle away from a potential headon crash. It also has intersection collision avoidance, which automatically applies the brakes if the driver turns

in front of an oncoming vehicle. This was introduced on the larger XC90 as a world first in 2015. Pricing starts from $67,800 drive away for the D4 2.0L diesel. Though at this price, heated front seats ($500), tinted rear glass ($650) and metallic paint ($1900) should be standard. Its exterior strikes a balance of premium quality and style, but without being especially conservative. Inside, the large, tablet-like touch screen in the centre of the console will garner much conversation, but it is the fine design details and the integration of materials which truly impresses.

The brushed metals, the intricately cut speaker grills and the shape of the air vents and their surrounds could each be cool Swedish ornaments themselves. Our test vehicle was a D4, which comes with a 2.0-litre diesel with 140kW and 400Nm. The eightspeed transmission keeps it in the sweet section of the rev range, and its overall refinement is in line with the expectations of a premium vehicle. The quality of the seats, both in their materials and their function, is class-leading, though it’s disappointing the built-in booster seats from the old model aren’t available – yet. April-May 2018 / Horizons

Specifications Engine: 2.0-litre petrol Power: 110kW @ 6200rpm Torque: 180Nm @ 4500rpm Claimed fuel economy 7.2L/100km Price: from $27,440 drive away ANCAP safety rating 

Hyundai Kona When its outrageously popular ix35 was discontinued in June 2015, Hyundai was suddenly without a player in the fastest-growing segment of the new car market – small SUVs. So when the muchanticipated Kona arrived in October 2017, it wasn’t a moment too soon. Hyundai had been away from the small SUV trough for a couple of years and there was some ground to make up. The Korean manufacturer says the Kona is “all-new” Horizons / April-May 2018

but it’s not really. It’s based on the i30 small car platform and also utilises retuned engines from that model. And that’s a very good thing. The Kona offers two engine choices, both petrol. One is a 2.0-litre non-turbo petrol with 110kW and 180Nm, and the other is a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol with 130kW and 265Nm. As has been the case for some years with new Hyundai models, the Kona has also undergone significant development in Australia to ensure it is suitable for Australian driving conditions and tastes. To that end, among other parameters, the brand’s

local in-house tuning department tried 78 different suspension damper designs to ascertain the best suspension tune for Australian roads and drivers. The result is the Kona’s handling and steering response is among the best in the small SUV business and it is fully exploited by the 1.6 turbo all-wheel drive drivetrain. It’ll keep a smile on your face long after the appeal of its cute exterior wears off. On that, the Kona’s design and paint options make it no shrinking violet – a colour which ironically is about the only one missing from its palette. Among the colours

you can have are tangerine comet, acid yellow or blue lagoon. Although the Kona has a 5-star ANCAP rating, autonomous emergency braking is optional on the Australian market base model but standard on the New Zealand one. An optional $1500 safety pack brings in AEB, along with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert and high beam assist and more. Pricing starts at $27,440 drive away for the 2.0-litre, two-wheel drive auto, though opting for that safety pack could well be worth it one day. 55

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We are thinking of buying a new seven-seater car. However, we are not sure whether to buy a diesel engine or petrol engine. Diesel fuel provides more mileage, however I researched that diesel engines have particulate filters which require self-cleaning that only can be achieved on freeway driving at more than 70km/h. So, is it worthwhile buying a diesel engine car since I’ll be driving about 6000km each year? Tony Lee Kim Guan, Dalyup

Based on the information you’ve provided, it sounds like a petrol vehicle would be better suited to your needs. All else being equal, diesel vehicles usually cost more to purchase and to service, and if you plan to cover relatively small distances annually, the slightly lower fuel consumption of a diesel would be far from offsetting the higher purchase and running costs. In low mileage diesels, the particulate filter sometimes also requires extra servicing.

I recently had to replace front globes to my Ford Laser. I remember when I was younger at a certain spot in town there was a painted horizontal black line across a wall and you would drive up to the wall until you touched the kerb line and shine your lights on it and make the adjustments. Can the doctor tell the readers what distance from the wall the car should be and at what height? Do you adjust lights on low beam, or high beam or both? Ean Osborn, Geographe

There certainly were places where you could get lights adjusted, even the RAC Patrols of earlier years used to provide this service. Cars of today are manufactured very differently and are much more sophisticated. Halogen globes and enclosed light shields can be difficult to deal with. Depending on the year and make of vehicle it may be advisable to book the car into a repairer with the equipment to carry out the check and adjustment.

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I have heard that bird poop eats at the paint on your car so if you see some, you should clean it off immediately to avoid damage and rust. Is that true? Does that also apply for bugs or fruit etc from trees? Does it impact anything under the hood if it gets in? Susanna Wolz, Jolimont

Yes, bird droppings, plant sap, fruit and bugs can damage paintwork to a degree. It is advisable to hose off the vehicle as soon as possible and clean and polish the vehicle regularly. It can be of great benefit to use a polish or wax that has a UV protectant in it as this will help prolong the life of the paint. The external corrosive issues will not affect the other parts of the car as they are made of different materials.

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Plan for a safe school holiday road trip Taking the family on a road trip these holidays? Here are five simple checks and tips for a safe and happy journey.

Map out the route: Spend time studying your route before you depart to see if there are any road conditions to be aware of and schedule breaks at least every two hours to avoid fatigue. Fluid levels, batteries and tyres: Before you leave, check that your car’s fluid levels, including engine oil, water and coolant, are clean and topped up and get your battery tested to make sure it’s in good condition. A dangerous build-up of heat can occur in underinflated tyres during a long trip, so ensure your tyres are correctly inflated, including the spare. Also check the tread depth as worn tyres can be dangerous. You can also drop your car at your local RAC Auto Services centre for a pre-trip service and we’ll make sure it’s road-trip-ready. Your towing capacity: If towing a caravan or trailer, check your car’s manual for maximum towing capacity and make sure you don’t exceed it

by overloading the trailer. For more information about safe caravan towing see page 13. Are you covered for the distance? Does your roadside assistance cover you for long-distance towing? RAC’s Ultimate Plus Roadside Assistance is well-suited to motorists who drive long distances and includes up to 300km round-trip towing in regional areas. To see what RAC Roadside Assistance cover is right for you visit rac.com.au/ comparison or call 13 17 03. Keep everyone happy: Hungry or bored passengers aren’t much fun, so pack plenty of water, snacks and entertainment to keep everyone happy during a long drive.

Too busy to drop your car in? RAC’s mobile car servicing, batteries and tyres can come to you. Call us on 13 17 03. April-May 2018 / Horizons

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Who’s causing the most crashes in Perth? Drivers who live in Perth’s inner area, stretching from the coast around City Beach through to the CBD and east to Inglewood, have the highest rate of ‘at fault’ car crash claims per household, according to RAC Insurance claims. The second-highest rate of claims where the driver was at fault was in Perth’s north-east, with the north-west metro region claiming the lowest rate of at fault claims per household.

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Signs your home’s flexi hoses could be about to fail Flexible hoses are often used to connect a water supply to taps and fixtures in a home. Known as a flexi hose, these rubber pipes are covered in layers of braided stainless steel and are popular because they can be bent into shape. The hoses, commonly found under kitchen and bathroom sinks, have a limited life span and require regular checks to ensure they’re not at risk of bursting and flooding your home. Horizons / April-May 2018

RAC regularly deals with claims as a result of burst hoses. Kitchen and bathroom damage can cost thousands to repair, ranging from ruined furniture, water-stained walls and water-logged carpet to structural damage. Be sure to check the condition of hoses in your home. Warning signs include rust or corrosion and bulging or fraying. Should you encounter any of these, contact your plumber to install new flexi hoses.

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A qualified service technician will test the alarm panel, sensor operations, security cameras and even your monitoring connection to prevent failure. Your alarm system’s back-up battery is essential to keeping your system operating if the power is cut to your home. In normal conditions, most batteries would have a two-year

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RAC Members must present their membership card at time of sale to redeem offers. * Warranty terms, conditions and exclisions apply. Terms and Conditions apply for all offers. 25% OFF home tinting (based on RRP per square metre on Solar Films, min spend $500). $150 OFF Spectre and Formula One (based on RRP, must be a full car). $175 OFF Unbreakable (based on RRP, must be a full car). 20% OFF EliteX and Window Tint pack (based on RRP, must be a full car) . Rac members must provide membership number at time of purchase to receive discount.

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Built for the Adventurer They’ll call you crazy, wild, untameable. They’ll say you’re blowing the kid’s inheritance, wasting your money on fancy trips. But you weren’t born like them. You weren’t born to bury your roots deep within the earth, you were born to walk it. To you, culture isn’t in a museum, a magazine or book it’s in places not yet seen. You are one of the few born to travel, to be free - and age won’t stop you now. Finally, there’s a mobility aid that will unleash you to the world. With a plane-safe certificate allowing it to go on planes and cruise ships, the Heartway Brio 4 Auto Fold was built to see the world. Call for a FREE 34-Page Catalogue

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When it comes to Inverter Generators, iTechworld are up there with the best names in the industry. They are committed to constantly raising the bar to provide bigger and better benefits to their customers Australia wide. Based in Perth, iTechworld are family owned and operated. Their latest and greatest product is the Redback Inverter Generator, successor to their hugely popular AU4i Inverter Generator. The Redback is considered a “silent” Inverter Generator due to its low decibel level, it also delivers maximum output with minimum effort. This Inverter Generator is powerful and portable with wheels for easy maneuverability. There are 3 ways to start the Redback, Key, Remote and Easy Recoil Start. The remote-control feature works from up to 100 metres away. The remote control even works going through walls. This means you no longer have to go outside in the blistering heat to pull a rope to get your Inverter Generator started, you just push a button. The Redback can produce a whopping 3600 Watts of continuous power, this can increase up to 4000 Watts peak power to cover the high start up current used by air conditioners. The Redback has been fully tested on almost every caravan Air Conditioner available in Australia today, iTechworld have yet to find an air Conditioner

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Terms & conditions Winning Exchange, page 8 Entrants may submit more than one entry. One entrant (winner) will be awarded only one prize as follows: a year’s Classic Roadside Assistance valued at $177. If the winner already has Roadside Assistance, the Classic Roadside Assistance will be applied as credit to their account until their cover runs out. Entries that do not, in the absolute discretion of the panel of judges, comply with these requirements are invalid. The winner will be notified by email, phone or letter. When the winner is notified of their prize they will also be provided details as to the collection of their prize. Entrants published in April/ May Horizons must claim their prize by 16 May 2018. In the event that no contact details are supplied, or RAC cannot make contact with the winner, the prize may be withdrawn, at the absolute discretion of Horizons magazine. Prizes will only be awarded following winner validation and verification. This competition is subject to the promoter’s privacy policy.

Contact us Car Doctor, page 57 Entrants may submit more than one entry. Up to three entrants (winners) will be awarded only one prize as follows: a 2018 Perth and Surrounds UBD Street Directory, valued at $39.95. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Entries that do not, in the absolute discretion of the panel of judges, comply with these requirements are invalid. The winner will be notified by email, telephone or letter. When the winner is notified of their prize they will also be provided details as to the collection of their prize. Entrants published in April/ May Horizons must claim their prize by 16 May 2018. In the event that no contact details are supplied, or RAC cannot make contact with the winner, the prize may be withdrawn, at the absolute discretion of Horizons magazine. Prizes will only be awarded following winner validation and verification. This competition is subject to the promoter’s privacy policy.

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One year of free roadside assistance for young drivers Do you know a young driver who’d need help changing a tyre or charging a flat battery? RAC free2go Roadside Assistance gives 17-21 year olds one year of free Standard Roadside Assistance and up to two subsequent years half price*. We have WA’s largest roadside assistance network and as an RAC member they’ll also get access to great benefits such as discounts on fuel, movie tickets, entertainment and more.

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River cruises Murchison River

Snaking through the cliffs and gorges of Kalbarri National Park, the Murchison is the second longest river in WA. From Kalbarri take a daytime or sunset cruise through the park to see some of its highlights. You’ll also learn more about the river’s mighty 820km journey.

Donnelly River

Float along the Donnelly River near Manjimup in the pristine D’Entrecasteaux National Park for incredible river scenery and a diverse ecosystem. A guided cruise will take you past many highlights of the Southern Forests region only accessible by boat.

Swan River Perth to Swan Valley You’ll watch the river scenery change from city skyline to tree-lined riverbanks on a relaxing Swan Valley cruise. Take a wine cruise and indulge in some of the Valley’s famous fresh produce along with wines from WA’s oldest wine growing region. Cruising is a great way to get to and from the Swan Valley.

Blackwood River

Relax in your own private houseboat on the tranquil Blackwood River. Start at Augusta and cruise through the Hardy Inlet, past Molloy Island and 20km of unspoilt national 82

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park. You don’t need a skipper’s ticket but you do need to bring food and drink. And don’t forget to pack a fishing rod.

include sunset and eco cruises where you’ll see and learn more about this fascinating river.

experience for visitors and seeing a Kimberley sunset from the water is a sight you won’t forget.

Swan River Perth to Fremantle

Murray River

The gentle Murray River is the perfect waterway for a relaxing houseboat experience. Hire your own houseboat and explore the Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary. There are plenty of restaurants, islands and historical sites to check out along the way. Guided cruises along the Murray are also an option.

King George Falls and River

Take a look at your city from a new angle on a Swan River cruise from Perth to Fremantle. The cruise takes in many iconic sights that can only be viewed from the river. Join a lunch cruise and enjoy a view that’s constantly changing as you dine at your reserved table.

Moore River

This popular holiday spot close to Perth is renowned for boating and fishing, but if you don’t have your own boat and want to immerse yourself in the Moore River experience jump on a guided cruise. Options

Ord River

The Kimberley’s contrasting colours come to life along the Ord River, making it an ideal way to experience the region’s wildlife and natural wonders, including magnificent gorges. The Ord is an unforgettable

One of the best spots to see the famed King George Falls is from the King George River itself. The falls are WA’s highest twin waterfalls with the river waters plunging 80 metres down the cliff. The Falls are a common stop on many Kimberley cruises.

Kalgan River

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Call 6150 6246 or visit rac.com.au/financeinvestment for an application & prospectus Investments issued by RAC Finance are not a bank deposit, are not guaranteed by RACWA Holdings Pty Ltd or the Royal Automobile Club of WA (Inc.) and carry risks including possible loss of some or all of the principal investment or interest. Details relating to investments issued by RAC Finance are contained in the RAC Finance prospectus which you should consider when making your decision whether to invest. Applications can only be made on the application forming part of the prospectus. Investments may only be made on the basis of an application form and prospectus which you should consider when deciding whether to invest. There is a risk that investors could lose some or all of their money. An investment in Secured Notes is not a bank deposit.

We’re putting energy into your home insurance with savings on your gas bill That’s the power of membership With RAC Home and Contents Insurance you get new for old replacement on your contents items when you claim. Plus, as an RAC member, you can now save 28%* on your natural gas usage charges with Kleenheat. If you’re an LPG user; order a LPG 45kg cylinder for your home and receive a $30 credit^ on your next cylinder order.

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Call 1300 736 143 to find out more Issued by RAC Insurance Pty Ltd. New for old contents replacement terms and conditions apply. Check the PDS to see if this policy is right for you. *28% off the usage component of the standard tariff when selecting the Monthly Smart Saver Plan. ^To receive $30 off your next LPG 45kg cylinder you must have purchased at least one 45kg cylinder at the normal retail price from Kleenheat or a participating Kleenheat retailer. A valid RAC member number must be provided at time of purchase. Visit rac.com.au/kleenheat for full offer terms and conditions.