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Blue Mountains Geographic EncyclopaediaMichael Keats, Brian Fox and John Fox have just published a new 544-page reference book has the origins and locations of 2700 place names, including towns, waterfalls, caves, pools, lookouts, walking tracks and much more. The book costs $50, and can be purchased via their website.

Mountainfilm on Tour's Australian season started in March 2018The 2018 Tour features 10 of the best short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. One word sets Mountainfilm apart from other tours - HEART. Join us for a celebration of adventure, environment and the human spirit. Check out more details at mountainfilmausnz.com

Uluru trespassers fined more than $4800 eachThree Australian turists were rescued from Uluru after being stranded there for 16 hours. They were fined by Darwin Local Court for $4877 each under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act for trespassing on a Commonwealth reserve.

GST on low-value importsFrom 1 July 2018 GST will apply to low value imports of goods imported by consumers. This will affect bushwalkers who buy from overseas, and make importing less attractive.

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