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01/11/2026

From 1 car to 7. From $4,369 to $65,610. What a journey! 🚗❤️

What started in 2023 with one little car, a couple of mates and a mission to raise money for Cancer Council Australia has grown into something pretty special.

Four years later, our Broken Lost family has grown to seven cars, all taking on the Mystery Box Rally in our trusty Mazda 121s.

And the numbers tell an incredible story.

🚗 2023: 1 car raised $4,369

🚗 2024: 2 cars raised $8,135

🚗 2025: 4 cars raised $16,530

🚗 2026: 7 cars raised $36,576

❤️ FOUR YEARS. $65,610 RAISED FOR CANCER COUNCIL AUSTRALIA! ❤️

And here's something that really blows me away. In 2026 alone, our seven cars raised more money than we did in the previous three years combined!

But this has never just been about the money.

It's about the friendships, the ridiculous costumes, the breakdowns, the dust, the endless kilometres, the laughter and the memories that will stay with us forever.

More importantly, it's about the reason we do it.

Cancer has touched far too many of our lives. Every dollar raised helps support the fight against a disease that has taken too much from too many families.

To everyone who has donated, sponsored a car, bought a raffle ticket, shared a post or cheered us on along the way, THANK YOU!

And to our Broken Lost crew, what started as one car has become one hell of a family. I'm incredibly proud to be part of it.

$65,610 is an amazing achievement, but we're not finished yet.

Bathurst 2027, here we come! 🏁

28/10/2026

🚗 MYSTERY BOX RALLY 2026: DAY 5. SEVEN MAZDAS, ONE FINISH LINE AND A CHICKEN THAT WOULDN'T RACE! 🏁😂

WE MADE IT! Five days, countless kilometres, endless route changes and all seven Mazdas crossed the finish line!

Although one needed a little help getting there! 😂

🏁 The final journey: Alpha to Charleville

After four incredible days exploring outback Queensland, it was time for the final leg of Mystery Box Rally 2026.

And, you guessed it, another route change thanks to closed roads!

We left Alpha, headed through Jericho, then down to Tambo, before making our way back to Charleville, where this whole adventure began.

But there was one very important stop to make before the finish line.

🐔 Tambo: Ben's Famous Chicken Races!

Now, I've experienced some unusual things during my three Mystery Box Rallies, but chicken racing has to be right up there!

Our buddy group, 121, got right into the spirit of things and successfully bid at auction for Priscilla, the pink/maroon chicken!

We had high hopes for Priscilla.

Unfortunately, Priscilla clearly hadn't read the racing instructions.

She was an absolute dud! 😂🐔

Let's just say her performance wasn't quite what we'd hoped for!

But the best part wasn't about winning.

Half the auction money goes to Little Windmills, supporting children and families doing it tough, while the other half goes to the person who backed the winning chicken.

A fantastic bit of fun, supporting another great cause in a small Queensland town.

🚗 The final stretch to Charleville

With the chicken racing behind us, it was back into the Mazdas for the final drive.

Five days of bitumen, dirt, mud, changing routes, mechanical challenges, pub stops and plenty of laughs had all led to this moment.

The finish line at Charleville Showgrounds!

And I'm proud to say that ALL SEVEN MAZDAS MADE IT! 💪

Well, technically six drove across the line under their own power.

🔧 Car 7 decided to add one final bit of drama!

Just as we were entering the showgrounds, Car 7 spat its CV joint!

After surviving five days of outback driving, it decided the entrance to the finish line was the perfect place to give up.

But there was no way we were leaving one of our crew behind.

So Car 7 was pushed across the finish line!

Seven started. Seven finished. That's what being a team is all about!

And because we came prepared, there's already a spare driveshaft ready to go in tomorrow morning.

Nothing like a little mechanical work to finish off the adventure! 😂

🍻 One last celebration: Awards Night at the RSL

With all seven cars safely at the finish, it's time to swap the dusty clothes for something a little cleaner and head to the Charleville RSL for the official awards dinner.

A chance to celebrate, share stories, laugh about everything that's happened and reflect on five incredible days.

❤️ More than just a rally

This was my third Mystery Box Rally, and every year reminds me why I keep coming back.

It's not just about driving old cars through the outback.

It's about the people you meet, the friendships you build, the regional communities you support and the challenges you overcome together.

And most importantly, it's about raising funds for cancer research through Box Rallies.

We've had route changes every day, weather challenges, muddy tracks, mechanical hiccups, plenty of laughs and some unforgettable experiences.

But through it all, our seven-car Team Broken Lost buddy group stuck together.

Seven Mazdas. Five days. One incredible adventure.

And one chicken called Priscilla who probably needs to consider a different career! 🐔😂

Mystery Box Rally 2026. DONE! 🏁

🏎️ AND NOW FOR 2027... BATHURST!

We've just found out that next year's Mystery Box Rally will start and finish in Bathurst!

Now there's a thought...

Will we get to take our little Mazdas for a lap of Mount Panorama? 🏁😂

Seven Mazda 121s tackling the mountain. Now THAT would be something to remember!

Guess we'll have to come back next year to find out!

27/10/2026

🚗 MYSTERY BOX RALLY 2026: DAY 4. MORE ROUTE CHANGES, A FLYING V AND A PODIUM FINISH! 🏆😂

Four days in, and the Mystery Box Rally is still keeping us guessing!

After finally enjoying some proper dirt driving on Day 3, we were hoping for more of the same.

But Mother Nature and the rally organisers had other ideas!

🚗 Winton to Alpha, the long way around!

We left Winton following the latest changes to the rally route, which meant missing most of the dirt tracks we'd originally been looking forward to.

Instead, we headed south towards Longreach, before turning back north towards Muttaburra.

Not quite the dirt adventure we'd planned, but that's Mystery Box Rally for you. Adapt, keep moving and enjoy the journey!

🍺 First stop: Muttaburra

After another stretch behind the wheel, we rolled into Muttaburra for a well-earned cold drink.

There's something special about stopping in these little outback towns. Great characters, friendly locals and a chance to support communities that don't always see this much traffic!

📸 Seven Mazdas in a Flying V!

One of the highlights of the day was when the rally production crew got our buddy group of seven Mazda 121s to form a flying V formation for an incredible photo of us driving through the outback!

Seeing all seven little Mazdas spread out in formation, travelling together through the wide-open Queensland landscape, was something pretty special.

After all the kilometres, route changes and challenges, it was a fantastic opportunity to capture Team Broken Lost doing what we came here to do.

Seven Mazdas. One flying V. One awesome photo! 📸

⛽ Next stop: Barcaldine

Back on the road, we made our way to Barcaldine to fuel up the Mazdas before continuing towards our final destination.

🏕️ Overnight stop: Alpha

After another long day, we finally arrived in Alpha, set up camp and settled in for an evening of dinner, drinks and plenty of laughs with the rally crew.

But the night wasn't over yet!

🏆 THE FINAL RALLY GAME: MUSICAL CHAIRS!

Now, after four days of driving old Mazdas through the Queensland outback, you wouldn't think a game of musical chairs would be one of the highlights of the evening.

But apparently, I've discovered a hidden talent!

With the competition heating up and chairs disappearing, I managed to hang in there long enough to claim THIRD PLACE! 🥉😂

Not quite the top spot, but I'll happily take a podium finish!

Who would've thought I'd come all this way to discover that I'm reasonably competitive at musical chairs?

And yes, I'm absolutely claiming the bragging rights!

🇦🇺 And let's not forget the dress-up theme!

Day 4 was all about Australian Icons.

There were Steve Irwins, cricketers, Dame Ednas and plenty of creative costumes.

I was dressed as Ned Kelly

❤️ The reason we're here

Behind the costumes, changing routes, pub stops and laughs, we're all here for something much bigger.

Raising funds for cancer research through Box Rallies.

It's also about the friendships, the experiences and supporting the incredible regional communities we visit along the way.

Four days down, seven Mazdas still on the adventure, and Team Broken Lost continuing to make memories.

Day 4 complete. Winton to Alpha.

Another big day, another changed route, an unforgettable flying V formation and one very unexpected musical chairs podium finish!

🏁 DAY 5 PREVIEW: THE FINAL LEG BACK TO CHARLEVILLE!

And would you believe it? Another route change! 😂

With more roads closed, the rally organisers have had to adjust our final day's journey.

Instead of the original route, we're now heading from Alpha to Jericho, then down to Tambo, before making our way back to Charleville, where this incredible adventure began.

🐔 And there's one very important stop planned along the way: Chicken races in Tambo!

After five days of old Mazdas, changing routes, mud, dust, costumes and pub stops, it seems only fitting that our final day includes watching chickens race!

I'm not sure what will be more entertaining, the chickens racing or a bunch of exhausted rally drivers cheering them on! 😂

It's hard to believe we're already heading into the final day.

Five days of adventure, seven Mazdas, some incredible friendships and plenty of memories we'll be talking about for years.

And most importantly, all of it in support of cancer research through Box Rallies. ❤️

One final day. One final destination. Charleville, here we come!

Let's see if the organisers can get us through the last day without changing the route again!

26/10/2026

🚗 MYSTERY BOX RALLY 2026: DAY 3. FINALLY, WE HIT THE DIRT! 😂

Three days, countless kilometres, multiple route changes, and FINALLY we're getting to do what we came here for!

Windorah to Winton. What a day!

After two days of mostly bitumen driving thanks to the wet weather, we were itching to get the Mazdas onto some proper outback dirt roads.

But of course, this is Mystery Box Rally, and nothing goes quite to plan!

🚧 First stop: Stonehenge

After a short detour to Stonehenge, we had to wait for confirmation that the dirt road was actually open.

So what do you do when you're stuck waiting in the outback?

Find a cold drink, fuel up the cars and drop the tyre pressures in preparation for the dirt!

Then came the news we'd been waiting for.

THE ROAD WAS OPEN! 🎉

🚗 Finally, some proper outback driving!

And it didn't disappoint!

Great dirt tracks, incredible outback scenery and a few muddy puddles to tackle along the way.

After all the bitumen driving, this was exactly what we'd been looking forward to.

👮 A little roadside surprise!

We also got pulled over for a random breath test.

Nothing unusual there, except the poor police officer had over 150 rally drivers heading his way!

Something tells me he was in for a VERY long day! 😂

🔧 Seven Mazdas. Still going strong!

Of course, it wouldn't be Mystery Box Rally without a few mechanical challenges.

Two of our seven Mazdas had minor hiccups along the way, but nothing that stopped the adventure.

All seven cars are still going strong! 💪

And considering what we're putting these little cars through, that's something worth celebrating!

🇦🇺 Day 4 Preview: Australian Icons and Another Route Change!

Today we're back on the road, and the dress-up theme is Australian Icons!

There are Steve Irwins everywhere, plenty of cricketers, a few Dame Ednas and some very creative interpretations of famous Aussies.

And me?

I've gone as Ned Kelly! 😂

Not sure how many people expected to see Australia's most famous bushranger driving a Mazda through the Queensland outback!

🚗 Today's planned route: Winton to Alpha

We're leaving Winton heading south on the bitumen before turning left onto the dirt towards Muttaburra, then continuing down to Aramac.

But surprise, surprise, there's already been another change of plans!

From Aramac, we're now heading south to Barcaldine, then through Jericho, before finishing the day in Alpha.

Another big day ahead, with a mixture of dirt and bitumen, and no doubt a few more surprises along the way.

❤️ Behind all the dirt, mud, laughter, costumes and mechanical adventures is the reason we're here: raising funds for cancer research through Box Rallies.

It's days like these that remind me why I keep coming back.

The incredible scenery, the challenges, the friendships and the shared experience of doing something worthwhile.

Day 3 complete. Windorah to Winton.

Seven Mazdas. One Team Broken Lost convoy. A few muddy puddles and plenty of memories.

Day 4 is underway. Ned Kelly has joined the convoy, Alpha is the destination, and who knows what will happen between here and there! 😂

25/10/2026

🚗 DAY 2: TWO DAYS, TWO ROUTE CHANGES. WELCOME TO MYSTERY BOX RALLY 2026! 😂

Another day, another change of plans!

With storms threatening and dirt roads off the menu, we're swapping dust for bitumen again.

Our original 606 km route from Hungerford to Windorah included 249 km of unsealed roads. Not anymore!

⛈️ After an early start packing up camp in Thargomindah before the approaching storm, we're heading west to Noccundra, north to Eromanga, then on to Windorah.

At this rate, I'm starting to think the biggest mystery isn't where we're going, but how many times the route will change before we get there! 😂

Another long day on the bitumen!

I think the organisers are doing their best to keep us out of trouble with all the wet weather, although I'm not sure anyone told our seven Mazdas they're supposed to be having an easier time!

After yesterday's three pub stops, we're hoping today's journey brings more great outback scenery, plenty of laughs and perhaps another opportunity to support a local watering hole.

One thing I'm learning, even on my third Mystery Box Rally, is that you can plan all you like, but sometimes you've just got to adapt and enjoy the ride.

And isn't that a bit like running a business?

Things change, obstacles appear, and the best thing you can do is adjust your direction, keep your team together and keep moving forward.

❤️ Of course, the real reason we're out here is to raise funds for cancer research, while supporting some incredible regional Australian communities along the way.

Day 2 destination: Windorah.

And we've just found out that Day 3 will take us from Windorah to Winton! 🚗

But wait, another last-minute change!

The latest instructions have us heading up towards Stonehenge, before turning back to rejoin the original route.

Seven Mazdas. One Team Broken Lost convoy. Another changed route.

Let's see what the outback throws at us next!

25/10/2026

🚗 MYSTERY BOX RALLY 2026: DAY 1. TURN AROUND, WE'RE GOING THE WRONG WAY! 😂

Well, Day 1 certainly lived up to the name Mystery Box Rally!

We left Charleville full of excitement, armed with our route instructions and ready to tackle the Queensland outback.

30 minutes later, the plans changed!

We were told to turn around, head back towards Charleville and take the bitumen road down to Cunnamulla instead.

So much for the first adaptation of the original route!

🍺 First stop: Cunnamulla

After our unexpected change of direction, we made it to Cunnamulla, where we stopped for the obligatory drink at the local pub.

🍺 Second stop: Eulo

Back on the road and heading towards Eulo, where, believe it or not, we somehow found ourselves at another pub!

I'm starting to think this rally might have more pub stops than petrol stops. 😂

🏕️ Final destination: Thargomindah

We eventually rolled into the Thargomindah Caravan Park, proudly arriving as the first group!

With camp set up and the cars parked, it was time for a short walk to, you guessed it, another pub!

A few drinks, dinner and plenty of laughs with the crew before heading back to camp.

A late shower to wash of the days sweat and finally off to bed after a big first day.

⛈️ Day 2: The race against the weather!

An early wake-up this morning, with one mission: get everything packed up before the approaching storm hits!

🐄 First dress-up day: Animal print

Today is the first dress-up day, and the theme was animal print. There was leopard print everywhere, but I decided to do something a little different and dressed up as a cowboy with cow-print chaps. 🤠

Seven Mazdas, a few unexpected detours, three pub stops and plenty of laughs.

🏕️ Today's destination: Windorah

But behind all the fun, there's a serious reason we're out here.

❤️ Raising funds for cancer research through Box Rallies.

It's about the people, the friendships, the incredible little outback towns and doing something worthwhile along the way.

All seven Mazdas still going. Let's see what Day 2 has in store!

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23/10/2026

🚗 MYSTERY BOX RALLY 2026: DAY 1 AND THE PLANS HAVE ALREADY CHANGED!

Well, that didn't take long! 😂

Day 1 of the Mystery Box Rally has officially kicked off, and we've already had our first change of plans!

We were handed our original route, but in true outback adventure style, things have taken a different turn.

Instead of following the original plan, we're now heading south from Charleville towards Eulo, before turning west and making our way to Thargomindah.

Seven Mazdas, one Team Broken Lost convoy, and a whole lot of kilometres ahead of us.

This is exactly what makes the Mystery Box Rally so much fun. You can have a plan in the morning, and by the time you hit the road, everything has changed!

For Jason and me in Car 3, the adventure is well and truly underway.

And while we're out here navigating the Queensland outback, we're doing it for something far more important than the drive itself.

❤️ Raising money for cancer research.

Let's see what Day 1 throws at us, and more importantly, whether all seven Mazdas make it to the next stop!

The adventure has officially begun!

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23/10/2026

MYSTERY BOX RALLY 2026

The Adventure Begins: Brisbane to Charleville

Team Broken Lost | Pre-Rally Report | The Day Before the Start

The 2026 Mystery Box Rally adventure has begun, and Mother Nature certainly made sure our departure was memorable!

With the rally kicking off in Charleville Saturday, two of our cars hit the road from Brisbane yesterday, ready for what promises to be an unforgettable adventure.

Car 3: Evan and Jason
Car 5: Kasey and Greg

Evan is taking part in his third Mystery Box Rally, while Kasey, his sister-in-law, and Greg, his father-in-law, enjoyed last year's rally so much that they decided to come back for another adventure. Jason a mate of Evan's is joining the rally for the first time.

A Very Wet Start

Brisbane wasn't exactly putting on its finest weather for our departure.

The rain was coming down, the roads were soaking wet, and visibility wasn't always ideal. But a little Queensland rain wasn't going to stop Evan, Jason, Kasey and Greg from getting their Mystery Box Rally adventure underway.

With the cars loaded, spirits high and plenty of kilometres ahead, Cars 3 and 5 headed west, leaving the city behind and making their way towards Charleville.

The journey was a solid day behind the wheel, with plenty of time for conversations, laughs and wondering just what the rally organisers have in store for us over the coming days.

Charleville, We Have Arrived!

After a long day on the road, both cars rolled into Charleville at approximately 5:00 pm.

The first major milestone was complete. Both cars and all four crew members had made it to the rally's starting town.

And after spending most of the day sitting behind a steering wheel, there was only one thing on everyone's mind.

Dinner!

A Quick Feed at the RSL

The evening's destination was the local RSL for a quick dinner.

Nothing too fancy. Just a decent meal, a chance to relax and an opportunity to reflect on the journey so far.

Of course, getting to Charleville is only the beginning.

The Adventure Continues: Charleville to Blackall

Team Broken Lost | Rally Report | The Day Before the Start

Today was another early start for Team Broken Lost, with the remaining five Mazdas hitting the road and making their way north to Blackall.

The plan was to meet up with the rest of the Broken Lost team, who had already begun their journey, and spend some time exploring the town before the rally officially got underway.

Meeting the Remaining Broken Lost Mazdas

After an early departure, we travelled towards Blackall, ready to reunite with the rest of the team.

With all seven cars now coming together, the Broken Lost crew was finally starting to look like a proper rally team. There were plenty of stories to share, cars to inspect and excitement building for the adventure ahead.

A Visit to the Elephant

While in Blackall, we visited the elephant statue that Jy had told us about.

The statue is a tribute to the Perry Brothers Circus and was donatedtl to the town by Robert and Bernice Perry (Jys Uncle and Auntie , and it gave us the opportunity to learn more about Jy's family's connection to the famous circus.

Jy shared a bit of history about his family's involvement with the Perry Brothers Circus, adding a fascinating local story to the day's adventure. It was a great reminder that the Mystery Box Rally is about more than just driving from one destination to the next. Along the way, we get to discover interesting places, meet great people and hear the stories that make each town unique.

The cars are ready, the team is together and everyone is looking forward to finding out what challenges and surprises the rally organisers have planned.

The official adventure is about to begin.

Seven cars. One team. Plenty of broken Mazdas and an incredible adventure ahead.

Team Broken Lost has made it to Charleville.

Now it's time to get ready for the Mystery Box Rally 2026!

Tomorrow, the teams will receive their directions and discover where the next leg of the adventure will take them.

There will be dusty roads, unexpected challenges, plenty of laughs and probably a few moments when someone asks, "Are we actually going the right way?"

But that's all part of the fun.

Now the countdown to Mystery Box Rally 2026 is officially on!

Stay tuned. The adventure starts tomorrow!

21/02/2026

🧢💥 Support Team Broken Lost Free 💥🧢

You know how most teams prepare properly?

We did not.

But we are committed.

Donate $40 to Team Broken Lost Free and pay the postage then we will send you an exclusive Team Broken Lost Free Trucker Hat. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just a solid hat backing a slightly questionable vehicle and a very worthy cause.

Why jump in?

✔ Helps get us to the start line
✔ Supports an incredible charity
✔ Gives you a hat that says, "I back brave decisions"

This is bigger than a rally. It is about doing something uncomfortable, raising money for a cause that matters, and having a bit of fun while we are at it.

Wear it proudly. Wear it at the pub. Wear it when someone asks why you sponsored us and you confidently say, "Because I could."

👉 Donate $40 and secure your hat before our mechanic stages an intervention.

https://2026.mysteryboxrally.com.au/broken-lost-free

18/02/2026

Have you been considering supporting Broken Lost Free?

We are raising funds for the Cancer Council and have released a limited run of trucker caps. Each cap is $40, and every single dollar goes directly to the cause.

It is a simple way to show your support, start conversations, and contribute to something that truly matters.

If you would like one, send us a message and we will organise the rest.

Let us make a difference together.

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