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Tom Busby of Busby Marou travels Australia in a large caravan with his family, sells Gold Coast home, and records solo album in Texas.
Tom Busby, from the duo Busby Marou, has traded his 'dream home' for life in a large caravan. He travels across Australia with his wife and four children, and the family stopped at the Mundi Mundi Bash festival in New South Wales.
The family is selling their home on the Gold Coast. According to one source, Busby recorded a solo album in Texas and plans to continue touring; according to another, he has taken a break from his career to focus on a solo project and spend time with family. Both sources agree the family is not yet ready to give up caravan life.
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Tom Busby of Busby Marou is traveling Australia in a large caravan with his wife and four children. The family is selling their Gold Coast home and at...
Tom Busby of Busby Marou is traveling Australia in a large caravan with his wife and four children. The family is selling their Gold Coast home and attending the Mundi Mundi Bash festival in New South Wales. Busby recorded a solo album in Texas and plans to continue touring.
Tom Busby of Busby Marou is traveling Australia in a large caravan with his wife and four children. The family is camping at the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash...
Tom Busby of Busby Marou is traveling Australia in a large caravan with his wife and four children. The family is camping at the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash in New South Wales. Busby took a break from the duo to focus on a solo career and family time. They listed their Gold Coast home for sale but are not done with caravan life yet.
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