Stronger Together: A National Call to Unite Over Track Closures in Australia’s Parks

Choco Rainforest, Ecuador. This area of jungle is the Mashpi Cloud Forest in the Pichincha Province

1. Introduction From the Victorian High Country to Western Australia’s coastal dunes and Queensland’s iconic K’gari (Fraser Island), track closures are reshaping how Australians access their national parks. While authorities highlight safety and environmental concerns, the solution is not division. It is collaboration. Advocacy groups such as the Australian Recreational Motorists Association (ARMA) are calling […]

Celebrating Club Spirit: 4×4 Highlights Around the Nation (November 2025)

ARMA • Community Update Celebrating Club Spirit: 4×4 Highlights Around the Nation By Graham van Leeuwen, Acting President & Vice President – ARMA November 2025 As we move further into spring, the energy and enthusiasm across our clubs continues to grow. October has been a month of memorable events, technical challenges, and community spirit. Our […]

Celebrating Club Spirit: 4×4 Highlights Around the Nation May – August 2025

ARMA • Community Update Celebrating Club Spirit: 4×4 Highlights Around the Nation By Graham van Leeuwen, Vice President – ARMA May–August 2025 Over the past few months, our clubs have been incredibly active—hitting tracks, connecting with local communities, and enjoying the camaraderie and adventure that define 4×4 life. These events highlight the spirit of ARMA […]

Ballina 4WD Club donates $1000 to RFDS

Newly elected President of the Ballina 4WD Club and his wife present a cheque for $1000 to the RFDS in Mt Isa. This follows their recent similar donation to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in Lismore