The Calen Hotel's BIG THONGS were "launched" on Australia Day

Gavin Butlin has taken on the lease at the Calen Hotel and every day he's seen hundreds of caravans and other tourist vehicles cruise past on the Bruce Highway.

But Butto is a "doer" and he and the crew at the Calen Hotel decided to do something about it

Press the audio button to hear the story - only runs about 2 minutes

Aussie thongs - as Aussie as the kangaroo and emu - in fact they should be right there too on the coat of arms!