Caravan toilet chemicals strain regional wastewater systems in Australia

Australian company Summit Vans has unveiled the off-road camper After Dark, built on a four-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model features a reinforced suspension with Bilstein B60 Summit shock absorbers, increasing the gross weight from 4.1 to 4.4 tons. Inside, it includes a workspace with Starlink router, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, powered by an 820 Ah lithium-ion battery. Price is undisclosed, but similar models start at $150,000.

The author rented the largest available RV in Australia for a trip along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The vehicle accommodated up to six people, with two convertible beds and an overcab bed, plus a small kitchen, toilet, and shower. Overnight stays were at fully-equipped holiday parks with electric hook-ups. The road was designated the world's first 'Surfing Recreation Reserve' in 1973.

In Carramar, a northern suburb of Perth, a driver lost control of his car and collided with parked cars and caravans. The incident occurred on the morning of June 6, 2026, damaging multiple vehicles and private property. Police are investigating.

Australian camper trailer manufacturer Offline Campers has quadrupled its manufacturing floorspace to over 4,500 square meters at the former Holden site in Adelaide. The company now employs over 40 workers and reports sustained demand for off-road camper trailers, with forward orders extending to 2027.

Eight people and a dog were airlifted by police helicopter after a storm and rising tides cut off their exit at Lake Clifton, Western Australia. One camper described the incident as the 'funnest experience ever'. The rescue required three trips amid winds exceeding 90 km/h.

A revised redevelopment plan for the former Golden Beach Holiday Park, closed in February 2026, has been submitted to Sunshine Coast Council. The proposal replaces an earlier single-tower concept with four residential buildings up to 18 meters (six stories) containing 220 two- and three-bedroom apartments. The plan would remove 55 campsites, which the applicant argues represents 2.7% of coastal tourist park supply in the region, with negligible impact. The project includes 20% of apartments (about 36) at below-market rent for 10 years and 25% (about 55) at 25% below market rent for 25 years. Public submissions close on June 9.