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Colombian in Australia builds eco-friendly motorhome

19.05.2026 05:36 1 min 1 source
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Colombian in Australia builds eco-friendly motorhome
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Lorena Martínez and her husband built a self-sufficient tiny house on wheels in rural Tasmania. After three years away from the city, the couple moved to Queensland, where they are now constructing a second such home. The project serves as an alternative to Australia's expensive housing market.

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Colombian in Australia builds eco-friendly motorhome

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🇦🇺 Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 20.06.2026

Diesel

$1.45 /l

AUD2.07 · €1.26/l

61 of 132

cheaper than 55% of countries

Petrol

$1.17 /l

AUD1.67 · €1.02/l

40 of 134

cheaper than 71% of countries

LPG

$1.03 /l

AUD1.47 · €0.90/l

31 of 48

pricier than 63% of countries

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80
South Australia +16°·23 km/h
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