Easy riders: it has taken a long time but Australians are embracing the motor scooter as a viable method of transport, not just a fashion statement. Joshua Gliddon investigates
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Convenience, cost, cachet, and fuel economy are a few reasons why motor scooters are gaining popularity in Australia. So far safety concerns have not deterred Australian consumers from breaking into the scooter market. For the novice do-it-yourself mechanic, newer scooters will be harder to maintain.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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Sound logic: once the audio equipment bug bites, there's no turning back. And, as Joshua Gliddon reports, money is no object
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Audiophiles are obsessed with acquiring expensive high-end audio equipment and reproducing a perfect musical experience at home. It is not unusual for an audiophile to have spent hundreds of thousands on equipment alone, notwithstanding the cost of thousands of CDs and LPs.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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