The Department for Central Australia Investment is investigating the feasibility of sealing the Simpson Desert from Mt Dare to Birdsville as part of a 15-year strategic plan, according to leaked documents.

The Federal Government has unveiled the latest in a series of plans to modernise Australia’s vehicle fleet. OLD VEHICLES are again the target of federal government efforts to reduce emissions and improve safety. In recent years Australia has led the way with stringent rules that improve safety like requiring vehicles

In a move that’s sure to upset traditionalists, the 2016 Land Rover Defender will be 2WD only and a technological tour-de-force.