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2007 Media releases

One-in-four motorists won't check tyres
25% of motorists embarking on their Christmas holidays won't check their tyre pressure.
Helping parents choose safer child restraints
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today launched a new guide to help NSW parents and carers choose safer child car restraints to protect their children.
NRMA warns families to be safe this summer
Families travelling this summer holidays are being advised by NRMA Motoring & Services to plan ahead to make the journey as safe and enjoyable as possible.
NRMA makes camping easy this summer
NRMA has made it easy for familiesto enjoy Australia´s gorgeous sunshine and scenery this summer with a comprehensive NRMA camping guide discounted for members.

Time to crack open the exclusive oil giants' club
Establishing a terminal where independent retailers can import their own fuel will help crack Australia's long running fuel oligopoly and deliver fairer petrol prices for all Australian motorists.
Travelling with pets is no longer a dog's life
Families travelling this Christmas are being encouraged not to leave man´s best friend behind with NRMA making a new guide to holidaying with dogs available online this week.

Less rail services will hurt roads
A reduction in rail freight services to regional NSW following a decision by Pacific National will place added strain on the state´s crippling regional road network.

NRMA supports Central Coast youth in motoring industry
NRMA Motoring & Services has renewed its support for young people on the Central Coast wanting to gain a foothold in the auto-mechanical industry with a $25,000 cheque and 100 pairs of safety overalls.
Farming families get Christmas
250 farming families across NSW will receive an early Christmas surprise from NRMA Holiday Parks as part of a joint initiative with the NSW Farmers' Association to aid drought-stricken families.

Transport commitment welcomed
The Iemma Government´s announcement of a renewed commitment to transport will be welcomed by motorists sick of getting stuck in traffic congestion.

Snapshot of Western Highways
The Great Western Highway has ranked lowest for safety out of five highways in western NSW, according to the latest Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) report.
More work needed to improve Pacific Highway
More than 150 kilometres of the Pacific Highway needs urgent attention to improve road safety, according to the latest Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) report.
M7: NSWs' best highway
The latest Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) report has identified the M7 as the best highway in NSW.

F6 must be finished: AusRap
The latest Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) report has identified the F6 as one of the better highways in NSW, highlighting why the highway should be completed from Loftus to the airport.
AusRap provides snapshot of F3
The latest Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) report has given 90 per cent of the F3 Motorway from the Pacific Highway to the New England Highway a three-star rating.

Barton: NSWs´ worst highway
The latest Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) report has identified the Barton Highway as the worst highway in NSW.

NSW highways are the worst
NSW has the lowest percentage of its highway network in the four-star rating and the highest with two-stars.
NRMA brings MotorServe to Canberra
NRMA' new car servicing centre in Tuggeranong expands services for ACT motorists.
NRMA launches 4WD tours
NRMA Motoring & Services are pleased to announce the launch of NRMA's brand new 4WD tag-along tours featuring a choice of 25 spectacular scenic 4WD routes throughout Australia.

Mondeo Australia's best mid-size car
Ford Mondeo wins the mid-size car category (over $28,000) in Australia's Best Cars Awards.
Something With Numbers to rock Terrigal High School
ARIA-nominated band and local music sensation Something With Numbers will entertain more than 400 Terrigal High School students at a free rock concert from 1:00pm today.
NRMA targets L-Platers with new Safer Driving School
NRMA Motoring & Services today officially opened the ACT & Regions´ new Safer Driving School, which will arm learner drivers with the skills they need to stay safe behind the wheel.
New choice in car servicing
MotorServe opens in Tuggeranong giving Canberra motorists a new choice in car servicing.
Major win for Pacific Highway
Federal Labor´s commitment of a further $1 billion to complete the Pacific Highway upgrade has been welcomed by NRMA Motoring & Services.
Parents dread schoolies road trip: NRMA Free2go survey reveals
Year 12 graduates about to drive to Schoolies week have revealed their parents are more concerned about them being safe on the road than getting hurt by alcohol, drugs or violence.
 Holden Epica awarded four ANCAP stars
The rating is a reasonable result but several similar size cars have achieved five stars.
Get checked out by a celebrity mechanic en-route to Schoolies
Thousands of Schoolies revelers on the road to Byron Bay can get their cars checked out by celebrity NRMA Free2go mechanic Erin McNaught at Free2go's new revive sites along the Pacific Highway.
New study proves ESC saves lives
Electronic Stability Control can reduce the risk of single vehicle crashes by up to half.
NRMA rescues more than stranded motorists
RMA Motoring & Services has stepped up its work in the community with staff this week renovating a Sunnyfield Independence home in Woy Woy for people with a physical or intellectual disability.

Drought-stricken farmers get a holiday break
NRMA Motoring & Services and the NSW Farmers' Association, NSWFA, today announced 250 free holidays for NSW and ACT farming families affected by the country´s devastating drought.
Welcome boost for F3 to Branxton Link
The NRMA has applauded the Coalition´s pledge of $780 million to complete the F3 to Branxton Link Road as a huge win for the Hunter region.
Petrol prices and roads key.
The quality of major roads and petrol prices are the main concerns of motorists in the Federal electorate of Page.
Road quality, petrol prices key for Macquarie motorists
The quality of major roads and petrol prices are the main concerns of motorists in the Federal electorate of Macquarie.
Petrol prices, roads key for Lindsay motorists
Petrol prices and the standard of major roads are the main concerns of motorists in the Federal electorate of Lindsay.
Petrol prices, blackspots key for Cowper motorists
Petrol prices and accident blackspots are the main concerns of motorists in the Federal electorate of Cowper.
Petrol prices, roads key for Eden Monaro motorists
Petrol prices and the standard of local and major roads are the main concerns of motorists in the Federal electorate of Eden Monaro.
Petrol prices, roads key for Macquarie motorists
The quality of roads and petrol prices are the main concerns of motorists in the Federal electorate of Macquarie.
Road maintenance, petrol prices key for Robertson motorists
The quality of roads and petrol prices are the main concerns of motorists in the Federal electorate of Robertson.
Highways, local roads key for Paterson voters: NRMA poll
The F3 extension, New England Highway and Nelson Bay Road are some of the key local concerns for motorists in the Federal electorate of Paterson.
NRMA strategy unveiled to members at AGM
Almost 300 NRMA Motoring & Services members attended today´s Annual General Meeting in Newcastle and received a briefing on the company´s vision for the next three years.
$20 million worth of progress on F6
The NRMA has welcomed the federal coalition´s promise to allocate $20 million towards a scoping study for the F6 extension, NRMA Motoring & Services´ Deputy President Michael Tynan said today.
New choice in car servicing for Newcastle motorists
NRMA Motoring & Services will open a new state-of-the-art car servicing centre called NRMA MotorServe in Kotara, Newcastle early next year. 
Tamworth students learn how to stay alive
Tamworth South Primary School students will learn about road safety in a fun and interactive way today at NRMA's hi-tech, road safety exhibition in town until 22 November at the Tamworth City Library.
NRMA expands Wagga Safer Driving School
Two new instructors have been appointed to keep up with the demand.
NRMA opens Griffith Safer Driving School
In a bid to educate learner drivers in the region about road safety, NRMA Motoring & Services today officially opened its new Safer Driving School in Griffith.
Travellers and car lovers benefit
A wholesale travel company and a car enthusiasts' magazine are our latest acquisitions.

Last chance to have your say on older drivers
NRMA Motoring and Services is calling on everyone with an interest in the licensing of older drivers to have their say by tomorrow on proposed changes by the Roads and Traffic Authority
NRMA keeps people safe in Orange
What better way to learn about how to stay safe on country roads than in a fun and informal environment?  NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre is bringing road safety education to Orange from tomorrow at the town´s annual Australian National Field Days, ANFD.
NRMA keeps people safe in Taree
What better way to learn about how to stay safe on country roads than in a fun and informal environment?  NRMA´s touring Mobile Member Centre is bringing road safety education to Taree this weekend at the town´s annual show.
NRMA: Victory on Kings Highway
The Minister for Defence's decision to fund an $8.2 million upgrade of the Kings Highway is a victory for NRMA Members travelling in the region.
NRMA campaign for Pacific Highway upgrade delivering results
The Australian Government's decision to allocate $2.4 billion from Auslink 2 to the Pacific Highway will help complete the upgrade of one of the nation's deadliest highways.
NRMA steps up to the mountain
NRMA congratulates all V8 Supercar drivers and race fans participating at the 45th year of motorsports at Mount Panorama this weekend.
More truck rest areas needed on Far North Coast
In a bid to curb fatigue related crashes NRMA wants more rest areas.
Local roads issues on the agenda
Roads issues affecting the Orange community are high on the agenda at NRMA Motoring & Services' Board meeting being held in Orange today.

Have your say on older drivers
NRMA is urging Orange residents to have their say on proposals to change the current licensing system for older drivers.
$20M of federal progress on Bells Line very welcome
The Deputy Prime Minister's announcement that the Australian Government will fund the entire $20 million required to undertake the Bells Line Expressway feasibility study is great news for the Central West.
NRMA welcomes more funding for school safety
Spending revenue from speed cameras on school zone safety is a positive step.
Happy Birthday Mildred
One of NRMA Motoring & Services' longest standing Members celebrates her one hundredth birthday.
NRMA Motoring & Services delivers strongest ever surplus
NRMA Motoring & Services has achieved its strongest financial performance since demutualisation in 2000.
Airport road upgrade welcome
The upgrade of roads leading to Canberra Airport will free up traffic and enable government and businesses across the national capital to be more efficient, NRMA Motoring & Services´ President Alan Evans said today.
Pittwater Rd the slowest ride: NRMA survey
Pittwater Rd has been identified as the slowest moving road out of a number of major Sydney arterials surveyed in NRMA Motoring & Services´ travel times report.
M5 needs another tunnel: NRMA travel time survey
Motorists who use motorways in Sydney are getting to work and home on average 75 per cent quicker than those who use the free alternative routes, according to the travel time survey conducted by the NRMA.
M5 needs another tunnel: NRMA travel time survey
The benefits of using the M5 Motorway are being lost because the M5 East tunnel is so heavily congested, according to a new travel time survey conducted by NRMA Motoring & Services.

M4 East is a must: NRMA survey
A trip along the M4 Motorway is more than twice as fast as the free alternative route running alongside it, according to a new travel time survey conducted by NRMA Motoring & Services.
Time to build the F3 to M7 corridor
The recommendation by the Pearlman Review for an F3 to M7 Corridor will reduce traffic congestion in Sydney´s north-west and on the Central Coast.
NRMA gives Anglicare funds to help Coffs migrants learn to drive
Anglicare North Coast was today awarded a $4,850 NRMA Motoring & Services´ Community Grant for a road safety project called Driver Mentor Licence Assistance Program.
NRMA supports careflight
Tahmoor Oval will be a hive of activity this Saturday, September 15 as CareFlight´s fundraising gala comes to town with NRMA´s touring Mobile Member Centre, spectacular vintage vehicles and a whole range of fun entertainment for the entire family.
Have your say on older drivers
NRMA Motoring & Services´ President Alan Evans and local Director Wendy Machin are urging Kempsey residents to have their say on proposals to change the current licensing system for older drivers.
NRMA welcomes funding for F5
NRMA Motoring & Services has welcomed moves by the Federal and State Governments to invest millions in the widening of the troubled F5 motorway

Call for police bays on Pacific Highway
Creating dedicated bays on the Pacific Highway for police to monitor motorists´ behaviour would go a long way to making the road safer, according to NRMA Motoring & Services.

Petrol inquiry led to price plummet: data
The ACCC's investigation of the nation's oil giants has meant cheaper petrol for motorists.
Orange students learn how to stay alive
Orange East Public School students learn about road safety in a fun, interactive way.
Ten per cent more fun at Dreamworld
NRMA Motoring & Services' Members can now experience the rush of Dreamworld's top thrill rides an hour before the park opens plus receive their traditional ten per cent discount on ticket prices.
Highway patrols v's hidden speed cameras
NSW Roads Minister right to support high-visibility police highway patrols over covert RTA mobile cameras.
Stop demonising older drivers
Older drivers are being demonised and deserve more than a single forum to decide their fate behind the wheel, NRMA Motoring & Services director Graham Blight said today.
Mullumbimby High School wins $5,000 for road performance
Mullumbimby High School was presented with a $5,000 grant from NRMA Motoring & Services for its powerful Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® performance stressing the dangers of drink driving.
NRMA and Tweed Council bring driver education to local youth
Tweed Shire Council was today awarded a $5,000 NRMA Motoring & Services Community Grant for an innovative road safety campaign to reduce younger driver crashes in Northern NSW.
Restricting older drivers won't work
NRMA to oppose the RTA proposals as unnecessary and counterproductive.
NRMA and Gosford Council bring older driver education to local seniors
Gosford City Council awarded a $2,000 NRMA Community Grant for a road safety campaign providing training for local seniors over 60.
Alternative fuels group considers climate change, new energy sources
A group of experts has been formed by NRMA Motoring & Services to address the future of an alternative fuels industry in Australia.
Billycart showdown at Eastern Creek Raceway
More than 800 kids will race self-designed and self-built billycarts.
NRMA grant keeps Warren students safe on the roads
Warren Rotary Club was today awarded a $1,100 NRMA Motoring & Services Community Grant for a road safety project called Youth Driving School.
Latest new car crash test results
4-star ANCAP rating for the Toyota RAV4 CV and the Honda Civic VTi.
Gunnedah High School wins $5,000 for road performance
Gunnedah High School's performance highlighted the dangers of country driving in last week's Sydney heat of the OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge®.
Bathurst High School wins NRMA $5,000 grant
Their powerful performance demonstrated the destructive role alcohol, peer pressure and inexperience play for younger drivers.
New Safer Driving Schools in Sydney's West
NRMA launches 4 new driving schools in Sydney's western suburbs to help teach learner drivers skills to stay safe behind the wheel.
Cabramatta High School's winning street racing performance
Cabramatta High School wins with its heartfelt performance highlighting the dangers of drag racing in last night's Sydney heat of the OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge®.
NRMA Motorserve Liverpool is open for business
NRMA opens its flagship NRMA MotorServe car servicing centre in Liverpool.

NRMA awards local mum $5,000 to get motorists into the 40 zone
Mayfield mother Fiona Clark awarded a $5,000 NRMA Community Grant for a road safety campaign aimed at slowing motorists down in school zones.
NRMA & Hunter councils help passengers stay alive
Maitland City Council was today awarded a $5,000 NRMA Community Grant for a road safety campaign aimed at reducing passenger deaths in crashes.
Free travel guide at Retirement & Lifestyle Expo
NRMA Motoring & Services launches a free travel guide today at Sydney's premier Retirement and Lifestyle Expo, giving NRMA Members the chance to win one of four exciting holidays.
Albury students learn how to stay alive
St Patricks Parish students learn about road safety in a fun and interactive way at NRMA's hi-tech, road safety exhibition.
NRMA grant for Shellharbour & Kiama learners
Shellharbour City Council gains a $5,000 NRMA Community Grant to help local learner drivers practice safely.
NRMA safe Snowys motorcycling grant
3 Snowy councils gain $3,850 NRMA Community Grant to increase motorcyclist safety.
Car buyers urged to check used car safety ratings
Car buyers are being urged to check the latest Used Car Safety Ratings before buying a second-hand vehicle.
NRMA grant keeps Queanbeyan children safe on their bikes
Queanbeyan City Council awarded a $3,000 NRMA Community Grant for a road safety campaign that could reduce bicycle fatalities by up to 27 per cent.
NRMA grant for Bathurst road safety
Local community radio station 2MCE was today awarded a $5,000 NRMA Motoring & Services Community Grant for an innovative road safety radio campaign.

NRMA MotorServe to open in Liverpool
NRMA prepares to launch its flagship car servicing centre in Liverpool next month.
NRMA targets L-Platers with Northern Beaches Safer Driving School
NRMA Motoring & Services has officially launched a new driving school on Sydney's northern beaches to help arm learner drivers with the skills they need to stay safe behind the wheel.
New Safer Driving School in Sydney's South
NRMA's new driving school helps arm learner drivers with the skills they need to stay safe.
NRMA and Campbelltown Council launch horror F5 video
NRMA Motoring & Services and Campbelltown Council today launched a video aimed at reducing congestion on the F5.
NRMA plan for truck safety
Safer trucks, safer roads and better driver education before B triple trucks are allowed on NSW highways.
The NRMA will continue to keep the heat on the State and Federal Governments until the Princes Highway is upgraded, President Alan Evans vowed today.
You don´t have to go to Africa to go on safari
You don't have to go to Africa for an outdoor safari adventure. Join NRMA's two week Outback Discovery Trail from Dubbo, NSW to Longreach, QLD.
NRMA Motoring & Services and North Sydney Council will give North Sydney seniors free car checks this Sunday 1 July as part of an NRMA Pitt Stop Campaign designed to keep seniors safe on the road.

NRMA Motoring & Services Deputy President, Michael Tynan, has welcomed yesterday´s $238.5 million Budget announcement for Southern Sydney and Illawarra roads.
The NSW Government´s record Roads Budget will make the NSW economy more competitive and make regional roads safer, NRMA Director Gary Punch said today.
This year's State Budget allocation of $119 million to upgrade the Princes Highway has been welcomed by NRMA Motoring & Services President Alan Evans.

NRMA Motoring & Services Director Wendy Machin today welcomed funding of $404 million in the State Budget to continue upgrading the Pacific Highway.
NRMA Motoring & Services Director, Graham Blight, today welcomed the $2.6 billion Budget announcement for country NSW roads but was disappointed that some areas of NSW had been left out.
11 women complete NRMA's JUMPSTART Automotive for Women scholarship course.
Motorists are urging the ACCC to crack the whip when investigating petrol prices. 
NRMA's Youth and Road Trauma Forum received high honours last night with an Achievement of the Year Award from the NSW Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

The cost of running some of Australia's most popular family sedans has jumped by almost 40 per cent in just five years.
Australia's car manufacturers continue to provide increased safety features in their vehicles, with all Australian-made large cars now achieving a 4-star rating out of 5 under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
St Pius X Primary students will learn about road safety in a fun and interactive way tomorrow, 13 June at NRMA´s hi-tech, road safety exhibition in town until 20 July at the Macquarie Regional Library. 
In a bid to educate learner drivers on the Mid North Coast about road safety, NRMA Motoring & Services today officially opened its first Safer Driving School in the region.
Black cars are more likely to be involved in a crash, according to new research linking road safety and vehicle colour. 
Motorists in Newcastle and the Hunter need to be patient while waiting for NRMA roadside assistance, with regional flooding and an increase in demand for help causing significant delays.
ACCC Chairman Graeme Samuel needs to accept the Prime Minister´s offer of more powers for the sake of all Australian motorists.
NRMA Motoring & Services presented St Peter's Catholic College in Tuggerah with first place for its amazing performance of Gough Whitlam's dismissal in last night's NRMA-supported OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® Newcastle final.
NRMA Motoring & Services congratulates Toronto High School for its winning performance inspired by Edvard Munch's famous painting 'The Scream' in the RAW® Division of last night's NRMA-supported OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® Newcastle final.
NRMA's touring MMC will bring road safety education to Nowra at the Shoalhaven Motor and Lifestyle Expo.
NRMA RoadZone moves into Narrabri tomorrow to tackle life-saving, road safety issues at Narrabri Public School.
Two victims of crime will have a little bit of kindness passed their way this week and receive a restored car from graduates of the NRMA Motoring & Services' sponsored Hand Brake Turn automotive course.
A pre-emptive statement by Caltex pleading to Australian motorists to stop picking on them in the lead up to the June long weekend proves that the oil giant is ripping families off.
"The announcement by Prime Minister John Howard to commit $10 million towards a feasibility study for the Bells Line Expressway is great news for communities in the state´s central west and western Sydney.
What better way to learn about how to stay safe on country roads than in a fun and relaxed environment?  NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education to Cowra this weekend at the NRMA-sponsored, Cowra Motors Home Expo.
Increasing the risk of getting caught is the only way to deter drivers from re-offending.
NRMA Motoring & Services is expanding its business operations to provide motorists with a new choice in car servicing, officially launching its first ever car service centre today in Sydney´s west.
In a bid to educate young drivers on the Central Coast about road safety, NRMA Motoring & Services is today opening a Safer Driving School in Gosford.
NRMA's touring Mobile Member Centre will bring road safety education to Morisset for the first time ever this Sunday 20 May at Morisset´s annual Community Festival. 
St Philomena School students will learn about road safety at NRMA's hi-tech, road safety exhibition.
Students from Bathurst High School will use their creative flair to promote road safety with their performance tonight at the NRMA-suppor