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Ballina Shire Council is holding safety workshops for caravan drivers on March 26. The sessions will cover safe loading, towing techniques, and compliance with fire safety regulations, including mandatory smoke alarms. Non-compliance can affect insurance coverage and result in fines.
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Ballina Shire Council is holding safety workshops for caravan drivers on March 26. The sessions will cover safe loading, towing techniques, and compli...
Ballina Shire Council is holding safety workshops for caravan drivers on March 26. The sessions will cover safe loading, towing techniques, and compliance with fire safety regulations, including mandatory smoke alarms. Non-compliance can affect insurance coverage and result in fines.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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Free caravan weighing days will be held in Leeton on May 2–3, 2026, while Ballina Council offers safety workshops on March 26. Both aim to improve towing, loading, and fire safety.
Ballina Shire Council will host free caravan safety workshops on March 26, 2026. The sessions, delivered in partnership with Transport for NSW, will focus on correct loading, towing techniques, and travel preparation. Two sessions are scheduled at the Ballina Surf Club, each limited to 50 participants.
Police are issuing urgent safety warnings as the housing crisis drives more Australians toward caravan living, leading to unsafe towing practices. Over 900,000 caravans and motorhomes are now registered nationally, with a survey indicating 21% of homeowners would consider downsizing into one. Authorities emphasize the legal and safety risks of improper loading and towing, which have resulted in fatal accidents.
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