Swimming … its an Aussie thing right? But who really gets it wrong? It’s not who you think!

Bush Fire, Wild Fire - Tomatoes, Tomatoes. When you are in a SHTF scenario, what are you going to do?

What are we doing to our selves and what should we be doing about it?

In an era where a sense of local community can easily give way to technology-induced isolation, we reflect on the ongoing role of the Men’s Shed in keeping blokes connected.

Accidents happen … even to James Bond. But where is the safest seat in a car to increase your chances of surviving a car crash? We look into that for you putting together all the info; looking into crash data from both Australia and the U.S.

Have you thought about donating to a rural charity … or should you have placed that thought power into the issue before it became a crisis?

Why is it that some people get bitten by the humble mozzie? is it simply bad luck or do they actually ‘taste’ better? Here at Heiman habitat we know the science behind the bush lore.

Are you ready … for anything? When was the last time you channeled your inner Boy Scout to prepare yourself for the unexpected. This week’s blog offers some thoughts on prepping for the unexpected consequences of Mother Nature’s strange sense of humor.

When we’re lucky enough to be out exploring this Great Brown Land, a dose of food poisoning is about as welcome as a dog in a game of skittles.  Call it ‘yelling at the ants’ - or ‘driving the porcelain bus’: whichever way you cut it, none of us like dealing with the consequences. So a few tips on food safety and camp hygiene never go astray. .

When was the last time you tried something new? From feasting on unfamiliar food to fire making, there’s a lot of life’s simple pleasures that we may be missing out on. And some of them might save our bacon one day.