1. Anglers survive sharks in the Gulf of MexicoTwo fishermen, Phone Le and Luan Nguyen, whose boat sank in the Gulf of Mexico last month survived a staggering 28 hours in open seas. The pair made an improvised float out of ice chests and spent hours fighting off sharks. One of the men poked a shark in the eye with his thumb. Even as they were being rescued, blacktip sharks measuring four to six feet circled them. The men were found thanks to the effort of Le who swam for miles to find a phone s...
Are your vehicles ready for your summer getaways?Ute’s gleaming, the 4WDs got fresh oil and the pop-up tent is ready to go. Grab the fishing rods, chuck in the boards, stock up the eskie and you’re set. Summer adventures are officially happening! If you’re planning to get out and about this summer, especially if it’s for some good times off-road, it’s important that your vehicles and camping equipment are in proper working condition. No one wants to set up shop for a night by the fire...
Meet Caius, our ovesco Sales ManagerWhen he is not working hard at ovesco HQ in Newcastle, our brand manager and sales rep for NSW Caius can be found watching birds. His favourite? The iconic peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest animal, known for its diving speeds of up to 300km an hour. Ash Island, Hexham is one of the budding bird watcher’s favourite local locations. The popular Koorangang Wetlands spot is home to over 200 flying species.What else does Newy-based, Sydney-born Caius get...
A whopping $500,000 worth of power tools were stolen from cars, trailers and shops in the suburbs of Melbourne earlier in the year. The culprits - a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old - were two everyday Joes, unsuspected by all. Tradies across Melbourne cursed the loss of their expensive tools and lost wages.Don’t be like these guys! Tools stolen from the job site cost Aussie tradies millions each year.Most tool thefts are opportunistic - a passerby will notice that your canopy looks easy to g...
