b'In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians Phone 03 8872 7300T he Four Wheel of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.FROM FWDVCEOFOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA Drive Victoria 50th The peak representative body for all Anniversary is shaping Victorian four wheel drivers since 1975 up to be a fantastic event, taking place from Victoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc. 17 to 19 October. The event team has also been out Level 1, 6/27 Thornton Cres, Mitcham, VIC 3132 visiting clubs to promote this significant milestone. Email office@fwdvictoria.org.au Ticket sales and camping spots are filling fast. Website www.4wdvictoria.org.au The National 4x4 Outdoors show was delivered ABN 40 891 301 368, ASSN A0013539S, RTO 21605 from 22-24 August with over 32,000 people Print Post PP 100005076 attending. FWDV partnered with Saber Offroad BOARD OF MANAGEMENTand presented a new activation for live recovery EXECUTIVE demonstrations across the three days.President Simon van den Berg FWDV has boosted its partnership with DEECA Vice President Gordon Porter to support visitation data in State Forests. This data Secretary Robyn Burke is important as DEECA uses it to plan how resources Treasurer Evan Wellard are allocated for maintenance, upgrades to facilities GENERAL COMMITTEE (including 4WD tracks), patrolling and compliance, Gareth Milloy, Athol Clayton and Eric Bishop and other key activities. By supporting DEECA to TRACKWATCH collect better visitation information, we will be Editors Four Wheel Drive Victoria team contributing to valuable insights that help highlight Email editor@fwdvictoria.org.au the importance of recreation in state forests and Individual Contributors Craig Ryan, Paul McDonald,strengthen the case for further investment.Prue Hasler, Robin Purchase, Graham Abotomey,The association also recently secured Beckie Maiwald and Alastair Grigg.government funding for the next 12 months. This 2025-2026 Copy Deadline next issue strategy will ensure funds can be allocated to special 15th November 2025 for Summer 2025 issue projects and volunteering opportunities across the 15th February 2026 for Autumn 2026 issue state for 4WD clubs, members, and the broader 15th May 2026 for Winter 2026 issue community. Advocating for and presenting a long-15th August 2026 for Spring 2026 issue term funding agreement will be the next step in this Advertising ceo@fwdvictoria.org.au strategy.Design and Artwork by Jaz Effect Design FWDV in July met with the new Parks Victoria Cover picture: Ed & Nas at the National 4X4 Show (PV) CEO, Lee Miezis, for a positive meeting to All material appearing in Trackwatch magazine is copyright.continue the joint partnership the association and Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden withoutclubs have with PV across the state.prior written consent. Freelance contributions and submissionsThe association is trialing a new digital link are welcome by this magazine. No responsibility is acceptedprocess for the next 12 months to better capture for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, etc. The opinions4WD volunteering, special projects, and events expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of Fourthat members and clubs conduct in the community Wheel Drive Victoria. All statements made, although based onand broader Australia. Capturing information on information believed to be reliable and accurate, cannot bea rolling basis more often will ensure that specific guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. The publisher reserves the right to omit or altermetrics, such as the number of hours, economic any article or advertisement. Advertisers agree to indemnify the publisher for all damages or liabilities arising from the published material.TRACKWATCH|Spring 2025 3'