During Brain Injury Awareness Week (September 13?19) NRMA Motoring & Services and NRMA Insurance is reminding motorists that the most important and fragile object they carry in their car is their head.

Todays national launch of the Safer Roads project highlights the need to ensure that road funding is quarantined in the NSW mini-Budget to be delivered next week, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

The NRMA warns school holiday travellers to take extra care over the break by remembering a few simple precautions.

Coolah Shire will make safe truck drivers welcome thanks to a $5,000 NRMA Motoring & Services road safety grant.

Tory Toyota (Albion Park) has been named the 2004 NRMA Approved Dealer of the Year for country NSW at NRMA´s Approved Dealer award ceremony today

NRMA has not supported a re-introduction of a toll on the F6 freeway, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

Canberra: NRMA Motoring & Services will begin testing driving simulators on young drivers early next year as the first step towards opening NRMA´s own driver training centres in NSW and the ACT.

With the onslaught of summer upon us and temperatures expected to climb NRMA advises motorists not to get stranded with an unprepared vehicle.

With only a week until the Easter holiday season starts, NRMA Motoring & Services is reminding motorists planning a driving holiday to schedule a service for their car before they leave.

Canberra: The State Government´s concessions on passenger and vehicle restrictions for P platers are a step in the right direction toward saving young lives, NRMA Motoring & Services CEO, Mr Tony Stuart, said today.

An education program is needed to build confidence in the use of petrol containing 10 per cent ethanol following the Federal Governments moves to implement regulations concerning the sale of the fuel, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

The safety and performance of the Mid-Western Highway has come under the microscope as part of an NRMA Motoring & Services audit of the highway.

The NRMA calls upon the State Government to address issues of upgrading and maintenance on highways, main roads and local road infrastructure in todays budget, NRMA Motoring & Services Public Policy Manager, Mr Alan Finlay, said today.

Many of the 1,300 children rescued by NRMA from locked cars in the past year would have died on a hot day like today if left without help, President of NRMA Motoring & Services, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

NRMA Motoring & Services is reminding motorists that 40km/hr school zones are back in force today for the start of the third school term.

NRMA patrols completed more than 420,000 road service jobs last winter, many of which could have been avoided by simple vehicle checks, NRMA Motoring Information Services Manager, Mr Brad OHara, said today.

With a little planning, Newcastle motorists can avoid peak traffic volumes on major highways in and out of the city over the long weekend.

NRMA is impressed that the federal election year has been kicked off with better, safer roads firmly on the agenda, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

The introduction of cashless tolls in NSW should be fair, equitable and not punish infrequent tolls users, NRMA Motoring & Services President, Mr Ross Turnbull said.

NRMAs two million members now have the opportunity to communicate the worst stretch of road in their local area to government via free post card, as part of NRMAs Safer Roads Save Lives campaign.

Australias largest mutual, NRMA Motoring & Services, today announced an impressive financial turnaround for the year ending 30 June 2004.

The NSW and Queensland Governments agreement to build the Tugun Bypass will bring relief to one of the east coasts most congested traffic corridors, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

Roads and road safety issues in the North Coast region will be highlighted this week as part of a visit by senior NRMA representatives.

The Hume and Kings highways two roads Canberrans regularly rely on - are two of the top five worst roads in NSW, according to NRMA Motoring & Services Safer Roads Save Lives public survey of 13,000 people.

The safety and performance of the Mitchell Highway will come under the microscope when NRMA Motoring & Services commences an audit of the highway.

With a little planning, Sydney motorists can avoid peak traffic volumes on major highways in and out of the city over the long weekend.

Manilla Road has been nominated as the worst section of road in the North West according to NRMA Motoring & Services Safer Roads Save Lives postcard survey.

The safety and performance of Summerland Way will be examined during an NRMA Motoring & Services audit.

Men should look out for each other during Saturday nights Bledisloe Cup because the risk of an alcohol-related fatality  whether its as pedestrians or in cars  is greater while theyre out drinking.

People traveling this Easter need to belt up. Twenty per cent of people killed in crashes in 2003 were not wearing a seatbelt or an appropriate child restraint.

An NRMA Motoring & Services audit of a number of major roads across Sydney has revealed inconsistent and inappropriate speed zones.

NRMA's two million members will have the opportunity to communicate the worst stretch of road in their local area to government via post card in the coming edition of The Open Roadmagazine as part of NRMA's Safer Roadscampaign.

The meanings that young drivers take from car advertisements and road safety campaigns will be explored at a forum of young drivers in Mudgee tomorrow (Thursday 12 February).

NRMA announces a Joint Venture agreement investing in the Travelodge Hotel Group.

With a little planning, Wollongong motorists can avoid peak traffic volumes on major highways in and out of the city over the long weekend.

Staff from NRMA Motoring & Services today donated its first motorized quadbike to the John Hunter Childrens Hospital Occupational Therapy Unit at Lambton.

Highest revenue-raising speed cameras located in school zones should be accompanied with flashing lights as soon as possible, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull said today.

Motorists buying a small vehicle now have access to the latest crash test results from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

More research needs to be done before curfews and passenger restrictions are put in place on L & P plate drivers, NRMA Motoring & Services said today.

NRMA Motoring & Services today warned of the dangers children face on farms with A Parents' Guide To Kidsafe Farmsto help parents make their farm kidsafe.

Almost 70 per cent of councils have voted to support tolls to fund roads if communities directly benefit from road upgrades, during NRMA Motoring & Services´ local government forum today.

Respondents to NRMA Motoring & Services Safer Roads Save Lives postcard survey have named the Pacific Highway as a dangerous road and are pleading for something to be done before more people are killed.

NRMAs two million members can now find a new or used car to buy using carsguide, a new free service available on the NRMA Motoring & Services web site.

NRMA Motoring & Services has today thrown its support behind Cessnock City Council´s call for additional funds to meet a $30 million shortfall to upgrade roads in the local area.

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The safety of older drivers on the far north coast is the focus of NRMA Motoring & Services´ Years Ahead education program launched today in Ballina.

NRMA will today send family and community centres information about keeping kids safe on farms following a tragic accident yesterday when the NRMA Careflight helicopter doctors could not resuscitate a toddler who drowned in a dam.

NRMA Motoring & Services is pleased to be able to reassure its members that there appear to be no problems with Fixed Digital Speed Cameras in NSW.

Older drivers in the Kyogle Shire will benefit from a $5,000 NRMA Motoring & Services road safety grant.

The meanings that young drivers take from car advertisements and road safety campaigns will be explored at a forum of young drivers in Bathurst tomorrow (Tuesday January 20) .

Its premature for NRMA to comment on what is currently only a proposal that has yet to be approved and implemented, NRMA Motoring & Services CEO, Mr Tony Stuart said.

The newest version of the Aussie motoring icon, the Holden Monaro, not only rates on looks but safety as well.

NRMA is seeking a bi-partisan commitment from all political parties that Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be connected by a four-lane highway within 10 years.

Today´s NRMA Motoring & Services Annual General Meeting in Wollongong was the first meeting of members that the company has held outside of Sydney in 80 years.

With over 4,000 listings to choose from, NRMA Motoring & Services Experience New South Wales & ACT August 2004-05 touring and accommodation guide is your perfect travelling companion.

NRMA Motoring & Services has secured a bi-partisan commitment from both federal parties to upgrade some of the worst highways in NSW, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

NRMA welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mr John Anderson, that the Federal government will contribute half the funding for the Ballina bypass.

NRMA Motoring & Services has announced the winners of Australia´s Best Cars in Sydney today, with new cars dominating the field in the nation´s most prestigious car awards.

Experiencing the unique beauty and space of South Australia and the Northern Territory is much easier thanks to NRMA Motoring & Services.

Stewart Toyota (Sutherland) has been named the 2004 NRMA Approved Dealer of the Year for Sydney at NRMA´s Approved Dealer awards ceremony today.

NRMA Motoring & Services will today identify sections of the New England Highway as being amongst the most dangerous to road users, at the launch of the inaugural Australian Roads Assessment Program (AusRAP) in Tamworth today.

With the number of Australians heading overseas on the increase again, NRMA Motoring & Services is encouraging travelers to arrange an International Drivers Permit even if they are not considering driving.

Todays Auslink announcement by the Federal Government will deliver $2.5 billion in the next five years for road and rail projects in NSW, which will save lives and make our economy more competitive.

Motorists need to be vigilant this long weekend with extra pedestrians expected as part of ANZAC day commemorations, NRMA Motoring & Services Road Safety Policy Specialist, Ms Anne Morphett said.

People with an intellectual disability will learn about road safety through a $5,000 NRMA Motoring & Services road safety grant.

NRMA Motoring & Services has reservations about the increasing use of electronic tag cashless tolls on Sydney roads.

The NRMA is disappointed that there is no new road funding for the Princes Highway in this years State Government budget NRMA Motoring & Services President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

With a little planning, Canberra motorists can avoid peak traffic volumes on major highways in and out of the city over the long weekend.

NRMA Motoring & Services has welcomed the release of the NSW Government´s discussion paper on 11 measures to curb deaths among young drivers.

NRMA's two million members will have the opportunity to communicate the worst stretch of road in their local area to government via post card in the coming edition of The Open Roadmagazine as part of NRMA's Safer Roadscampaign.

Respondents to NRMA Motoring & Services Safer Roads Save Lives postcard survey have given the thumbs down to the Princes Highway which respondents say is covered in yellow paint and floral tributes all the way.

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Respondents to NRMA Motoring & Services Safer Roads Save Lives postcard survey identified the Hunter region as a network of bad roads, saying they have waited too long for the problems to be addressed.

Recent NRMA studies revealed that over half of NRMAs two million members are unaware of the vast range of savings available to them through the recently relaunched and new improved NRMA Benefits Program.

NRMA Motoring & Services congratulates the NSW Government for urgently upgrading the Keels Road intersection on the Pacific Highway.

NRMA is calling on the State Government to address blackspots and overtaking opportunities on the Bells Line of Road following a recent audit of the road by NRMA.

The Hume Highway is a key route in the NRMAs proposal to link Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by a four-lane highway within 10 years, NRMA Motoring & Services President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

Additional funding for safety measures on the Pacific Highway will deliver immediate benefits while the upgrade of the road continues, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

Recent crash tests have found airbags at head level are essential in protecting vehicle occupants involved in side impact crashes.

NRMA Motoring & Services will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Wollongong, the first time the company has held a meeting of members outside of Sydney.

NRMAs two million members will have the opportunity to communicate the worst stretch of road in their local area to government via post card in the coming edition of The Open Road magazine as part of NRMAs Safer Roads campaign.

Following Access Economics independent analysis* of this years State Government budget, NRMA Motoring & Services is disappointed that road funding has declined, in real terms, for the second year in a row.

NRMA Motoring & Services will send a road service operations expert to Sri Lanka to assist the local automobile association in the republic´s disaster recovery.

Premier Carr´s announcement that $50 million will be earmarked to fast-track the upgrade of the Pacific Highway will enable planning on the remaining sections to be undertaken sooner, speed up route selection and environmental processes and give communities greater certainty.

The Mitchell Highway between Bathurst and Dubbo needs more overtaking lanes and pavement conditions improved, a new NRMA Motoring & Services audit has revealed.

The meanings that young drivers take from car advertisements and road safety campaigns will be explored at a forum of young drivers in Newcastle today.

From midday today, every NSW/ACT young person aged below 25 years who does not belong to NRMA Motoring & Services can join on-line and get one year´s membership free to help keep young holidaymakers on the road this summer.

The meanings that young drivers take from car advertisements and road safety campaigns will be explored at a forum of young drivers in Bankstown today.

Todays State Government announcement that flashing lights will be installed at an additional 30 school zones has been welcomed by NRMA Motoring & Services but it does not go far enough.

The Australian Government has listened to the community about the need for more road funding in NSW and has increased spending next financial year, NRMA President, Ross Turnbull, said tonight.

NRMA Motoring & Services President, Ross Turnbull today called on the Federal Government to make construction of the $335 million Seahampton to Branxton Link one of its priorities for improving NSW roads, in next months Federal Government Auslink announcement.

With National Farm Safety Week commencing on 17 July NRMA Motoring & Services would like to remind members to keep their kids safe on farms.

Initiatives that could improve access and mobility for NRMA Motoring & Services one million Sydney members were discussed this week at the Sydney Futures Forum.

With the NSW road toll tracking to be the lowest in three years, NRMA Motoring & Services in urging all families to avoid the four major killers on our roads ? speed, alcohol, fatigue and not wearing a seat belt.

Young people at NRMA Motoring & Services´ Belt It Out forum in Sydney today will help design an intensive statewide survey of the travel needs of 1,000 people aged 15 - 25 years to determine the impact of government proposals to restrict young drivers.

The latest crash test results released today by NRMA Motoring & Services and the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) show that it is possible to achieve high levels of occupant protection through careful vehicle design.

NRMA Motoring & Services President, Mr Ross Turnbull, welcomed the Princes Highway safety investigation announced by the NSW Government at its Country Roads Safety Summit.

Young people in the state´s central west can share their views about proposals by the NSW Government to introduce restrictions for young drivers, by attending NRMA Motoring & Services´ Belt It Out forum on Sunday 28 November in Orange.

NRMA Management has called for the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union to stop lying to NRMA members and the public over its pay claims.

NRMA Motoring & Services today welcomed the Federal Governments announcement regarding the M2-F3 link as a logical extension to the national highway network.

NRMA Motoring & Services CEO, Mr Tony Stuart, today welcomed plans by the Federal Government to set up a national driver education scheme.

NRMA Motoring & Services welcomed today´s announcement by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) that it had concluded its enquiry into complaints regarding NRMA´s 2003 half-board election and Annual General Meeting and that no further action would be taken.

The NSW Government´s reform of fines and demerit points will address many serious anomalies in the current system and will better target safety-related offences.

Australias largest motoring organisation, NRMA Motoring & Services, has today welcomed the Federal Governments transport announcement as a first step in securing more funding for roads.

Business vehicle operators have a new tool to help take the guess work out of calculating the true running costs of vehicles in their business thanks to NRMA Motoring Information Services.

NRMA Motoring & Services is concerned that some car manufacturers are trying to reduce costs and increase sales by not including some safety features standard in overseas markets - known as de-contenting  and only making them available with packages of luxury items in Australia.

Casino ? Low vehicle volumes and low crash and casualty rates make the Summerland Way a suitable alternative to the Pacific Highway, a new NRMA Motoring & Services audit has revealed.

NRMA President, Ross Turnbull, will respond to the NSW Government´s discussion paper on young driver measures today, Monday 29 November, at 1pm.

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NRMA Motoring & Services has revealed the true weekly operating costs of almost 500 vehicles, in a survey that shows running three small cars cost as much as running a large four wheel drive.

Reports today that the Federal Government plans to boost spending on roads before this years federal election have been welcomed by Australias largest motoring organisation, NRMA Motoring & Services.

With just one day to go until the end of the holiday period and a NSW road toll of 21 compared to 16 last year, the NRMA and the Pedestrian Council of Australia are calling on the NSW Government to participate in an NRMA hosted Road Safety Summit that will address the major causes of road trauma and investigate fresh solutions to the problem.

The announcement that AAA Tourism and Flight Centre Limited have joined forces to offer online travel accommodation will provide exclusive benefits for driving holiday-makers in NSW and the ACT, NRMA Motoring & Services General Manager of Marketing & Sales, Mr David Wakeley said.

NRMA Motoring & Services has announced both Stewart Toyota (Sutherland) and Tory Toyota (Albion Park) as the 2004 NRMA Approved Dealer of the Year at the official awards ceremony today.

Any suggestion that more funding for the Pacific and Hume highways would disadvantage the New England Highway is wrong, President of NRMA Motoring & Services, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

NRMA Motoring & Services today confirmed that NRMA Director, Mr Jon Brett, will be Acting President for the next month.

For every dollar being spent on the upgrading of the Princes Highway, five dollars is spent on improvements to the Pacific Highway, according to data released by PHocus in Wollongong today.

NRMA is expecting significant delays in areas across NSW this afternoon following thunderstorms.

Addressing the Country Road Safety Summit in Port Macquarie, Mr Turnbull estimated that as much as $13 billion was required over the next ten years to upgrade NSW highways and main roads, including billions in country NSW.

The Princes Highway has received the dubious honour of being voted the worst stretch of road in NSW, according to a survey conducted by NRMA Motoring & Services member magazine, The Open Road.

The announcement by the Minister for Roads, Carl Scully, to spend $35 million over the next two years on the Pacific Highway is good news, NRMA Motoring & Services President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.

More than 13,000 people have already nominated their worst stretch of road via a free postcard to help NRMA Motoring & Services lobby State and Federal governments for more funding as part of the Safer Roads Save Lives campaign.

As part of World Health Day, NRMA Motoring & Services is joining forces with the Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) and STAYSAFE to put the spotlight on road safety at todays Road Safety is No Accident forum.

NRMA Motoring & Services has reservations about the Sydney Harbour Tunnel becoming eTag only.

The meanings that young drivers take from car advertisements and road safety campaigns will be explored at a forum of young drivers in Wakeley today.

NRMA Motoring & Services has announced a youth forum to give young people a voice on the issue of young driver curfews and restrictions.

NRMA Motoring & Services today condemned the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union for deliberately misleading NRMA members as part of the unions industrial and publicity campaign over pay and conditions.

An NRMA Motoring & Services´ CD ROM which teaches future L and P plate drivers about road safety will be distributed to every year 9 and 10 student in NSW from next year.

Long distance holiday travel can be demanding for children and parents, so NRMA Motoring & Services has developed some timely tips to ensure holiday journeys this Christmas season are safe and enjoyable.

Drivers in the Moree Shire area will be made more aware of livestock on the roads from a $5,000 NRMA Motoring & Services road safety grant.

NRMA Motoring & Services is reminding people celebrating this Australia Day long weekend to be aware of their own safety when driving or walking.

The Federal Court today ruled that Mr Tim Shelton had to lodge a Statement of Claim by 9 February 2004 prior to the consideration of the merits or otherwise of a subpoena.

Roads and road safety issues in the New England region will come under the spotlight this week as part of a visit by senior NRMA representatives.

Proposals to restrict L and P-plate drivers would have a dramatic impact on the lives and jobs of Wollongong youth, according to a group of young people attending NRMA Motoring & Services´ focus group in Wollongong today.

NRMA Motoring & Services will launch the inaugural Australian Roads Assessment Program (AusRAP) at Tamworth today, providing the first report card on the safety of the National High System (NHS) in regional NSW.

New releases from Toyota, Holden, Mazda, Ford, Volkswagen, Subaru and Mercedes all feature as finalists for the 2004 Australia´s Best Cars Awards, NRMA Motoring & Services have announced today.

Four wheel drives and small cars still have a long way to go in protecting vehicle occupants, according to research into used car safety.

The Hume Highway has been nominated as the worst section of road in South West NSW according to NRMA Motoring & Services Safer Roads Save Lives postcard survey.

A $175 million cut in NSW road funding is an extreme disappointment that will affect the communitys health and well being, NRMA President, Mr Ross Turnbull, said today.