More than 82,000 local NRMA members on the Northern Beaches can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

A meeting between NRMA CEO, Mr Rob Carter, and Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union (AMWU) will proceed following the union's decision to cancel a stop-work meeting tomorrow.

Mr Bruce Fisher and Mr Ross Turnbull have joined the Board of Directors of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

Young tradespeople are putting their skills to the test today and tomorrow, competing in over 50 categories in the WorldSkills Sydney Regional Competition supported by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

With the NSW holiday road toll already at three and the annual NSW road toll more than 50 higher than last year, NRMA Motoring & Services is urging motorists to avoid the four major killers on our roads - speed, alcohol, fatigue and not wearing a seat belt.

NRMA's 100,500 members living in Canberra have until next week to have their say in the organisation's most important meeting in its 82-year history.

Motorists can save up to $1,000 by having an end-of-warranty vehicle inspection to identify repairs needed before a warranty expires, according to the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

The safety performance of the New England Highway continues to improve, with crash rates down 11 per cent and casualty rates down six per cent since 1996.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) is reminding motorists to shop around for petrol as Sydney prices are already increasing in the lead-up to the Easter weekend.

NRMA road service patrols today donated $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House to help accommodate the families of seriously ill or injured children being treated at Newcastle hospitals.

Two in three motorists are still not complying with 40km/hr speed limits around schools, according to audit results released by Australia's leading mobility group, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has criticized the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) for going ahead with unauthorized industrial action tomorrow, inconveniencing thousands of motorists and NRMA members.

Following the third hit and run accident involving a cyclist in recent weeks, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited has issued a warning reminding road users of their rights and responsibilities.

A $2.5 million multi-media road safety initiative called RoadZone - aimed at fostering safe road user behaviour in tomorrow´s drivers - opens in Canberra today thanks to the National Roads & Motorists´ Association Limited (NRMA).

Australia's leading motoring organisation, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA), will conduct an audit of the Newell Highway to determine the condition and safety of the 1060km-long road as part of its campaign for country road funding.

Road safety and transport will be two of the main issues for discussion when the Board of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) meets with community leaders and members next week in Coffs Harbour.

Almost 190,000 local NRMA members living in inner Sydney can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the continuing war against terrorism has pushed the price of oil above US$27 per barrel, threatening to hike petrol prices above $1 in country NSW.

Flat batteries, keys locked in cars, electrical, fuel and ignition problems are the top five causes of breakdown, according to the latest roadside assistance figures released by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) today.

More than 6,000 local NRMA members in the Snowy region can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

The State Government's $45 million bus package will help reduce traffic on some of Sydney's most congested roads, Chair of the National Roads and Motorists' Association's Public Policy Committee, Mr Mark Coyne, said today.

Today's Sydney Morning Herald article (Free ride on the Open Road etc 1/11/02) regarding the future of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) member magazine, The Open Road , is inaccurate in several respects.

Almost 128,000 local NRMA members in the Illawarra region can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

While rain continues to affect the ACT, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has issued advice to help motorists protect their vehicles from the wet.

· Wide range of exclusive packages for members · Members access extended to vast network across NSW and ACT

More than 5,000 people have visited the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) safety initiative for young people in Orange - NRMA Roadzone - since it opened in May.

In accordance with her announcement at the NRMA Insurance Group Limited (NIGL) Annual General Meeting, Mary Easson has now resigned as a Director of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA). Mrs Easson has been a Director since 1997. She has been replaced by Mr George Paciullo.

The NRMA Foundation has provided more than $200,000 worth of grants since its launch in October last year, NRMA Foundation Chairman, Mr Nicholas Whitlam, announced today.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) confirmed the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) had this afternoon served a notice of stop work on the NRMA.

A local Hunter Valley property has won an NRMA Touring Services sponsored award for excellence at the Australian Hoteliers Association (AHA) Awards held in Sydney last week.

Australia's leading motoring organisation, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) is undertaking its first comprehensive audit of the Princes Highway in four years.

Pregnant women can prevent potential harm to themselves and their babies by wearing seatbelts correctly, Australia's leading motoring organisation, NRMA, warned today.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited today advised it had received the resignation of Ms. Anne Keating as a Director from the NRMA Board.

Motorists planning a driving trip these school holidays can take some simple steps to reduce back problems and fatigue, according to the National Roads and Motorists Association Limited (NRMA).

NRMA today welcomed the road safety blitz undertaken by the NSW Police Service in southern Sydney last night.

President of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited, Mrs. Maree Callaghan, today said that it was with regret that she had received the resignation of Ms. Tracey Spicer from the Board.

A north-Stratfield site is set to become the new home of the National Roads & Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) operational business units, NRMA President Maree Callaghan announced today.

Motorists getting away on Christmas holidays should plan their journeys to avoid massive increases in traffic on some roads, NRMA Motoring and Services said today.

A mailout of two million packs is underway to give National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) members crucial information and voting forms ahead of the October 17 Special General Meeting.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) is pleased the State Government has responded to calls for the introduction of alcohol interlock devices for drink driving offenders.

Increases in international oil prices are expected to push the cost of petrol for NSW motorists towards $1 per litre, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) warned today.

It's business as usual at NRMA following a hearing in the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW today which stopped 24-hour industrial action of road service patrols threatened for tomorrow.

The Board of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) will seek the views of all members on membership fees and packages through a detailed survey process, President Maree Callaghan announced today.

More than 92,000 NRMA members on the Mid North Coast can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

Port Macquarie is the first port of call in the Mid-North Coast region for the roll-out of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited's road safety program for older drivers - Years Ahead.

NRMA today moved closer towards its goal of building a device to help save more than 200 Australian motorcycle riders' lives each year, with the unveiling of the first-ever motorcycle crash test at NRMA's conference on motorcycle safety in Sydney.

Far Western NSW - Six road safety grants worth a total of $30,000 will be offered to councils in far western NSW as part of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited's (NRMA) Year of the Outback celebrations.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) is undertaking an aggressive marketing push to get more young drivers to join the organisation.

Almost 32,000 NRMA members in north western NSW can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

Australian car owners could save $400 each year in the cost of fuel by driving cars that run on hybrid technology, according to tests conducted by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

An independent audit of the Newell Highway has found major improvements to the road's safety performance, with crash rates down 10 per cent and casualty rates down 25 per cent since 1994.

Buy petrol now before prices skyrocket in the lead-up to Christmas, Australia's leading motoring organisation, NRMA Motoring & Services, advised motorists today.

While rain continues to affect NSW, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has issued advice to help motorists protect their vehicles from the wet.

Motorists can save more than $10,000 a year driving a small car rather than a heavy duty 4WD, according to new research released by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) today.

The future of road safety and transport infrastructure in south-western Sydney is the focus of a Community Forum being held in Campbelltown tomorrow by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

Media statement from the new NRMA President Ross Turnbull

State and local governments must work together to deliver more accessible transport systems for people with special needs on the Central Coast, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) President, Mrs Maree Callaghan, said today.

Federal Government incentives for buyers of advanced technology vehicles are needed to address vehicle choice and air quality issues, according to the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

The National Roads & Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) today released some tips for motorists transporting pets, warning that unrestrained animals in cars are a serious road safety danger.

Motorists can take steps to avoid crashes, expense and delays.

More than 99,000 local NRMA members in outer western Sydney can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

Almost 99,000 local NRMA members on the Central Coast can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

As part of a commitment to NRMA members that all membership calls be serviced by NRMA staff, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) will be expanding its Gosford Call Centre to handle calls previously handled by Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) Gosford call centre.

The NRMA will avoid the prospect of being placed in the hands of a provisional liquidator, following the resignation of President Maree Callaghan.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has sought legal advice as to the company's obligations under corporations law regarding the reconvening of yesterday's adjourned Special General Meeting and the treatment of proxy votes.

With just over a month until the Christmas holiday season starts, NRMA Motoring & Services is reminding motorists planning a driving holiday to schedule a service for their car before they leave.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) welcomes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) investigation into alleged price fixing by oil companies.

With winter fast approaching, motorists can carry out simple checks on their vehicles to ensure that they travel safely through the winter months, according to the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

Men account for nine in ten pedestrians killed on the road while over 0.05, according to NRMA Motoring & Services' analysis of NSW crash data from 1992 to 2001.

Finding new ways to pay for roads and transport must be a major priority for the NSW Government in tomorrow's State Budget, President of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA), Mr Nicholas Whitlam, said today.

Heavy rain has created record demand for roadside assistance, with NRMA Road Service receiving 16,684 calls for help from across NSW yesterday - triple that of a normal day.

Almost 117,000 local NRMA members living in and around Canberra can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

The NRMA is in good financial shape with assets of nearly $600 million, President Maree Callaghan said today.

NRMA ticket sales to major tourism attractions across NSW, Queensland and Victoria increased by 30 per cent in the first half of 2002 - signalling a shift towards local motoring holidays.

With thousands of ACT children returning to school next week, NRMA will conduct speed audits outside five primary schools to determine how many motorists obey 40km/hr speed limits.

Twelve women have now commenced a free 14-week scholarship in auto-mechanical repairs as part of NRMA Jumpstart at TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute, Blacktown College.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) is concerned that the Federal Government may drop its commitment to funding for the National Highway System.

Almost 115,000 NRMA members in the Hills District can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

Seven young women are on their way to a successful career in auto-mechanical repairs after completing NRMA Jumpstart, a 14-week auto-mechanical repairs scholarship at TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, Ultimo College.

NRMA's 64,000 members living in Wollongong have until next week to have their say in the organisation's most important meeting in its 82-year history.

Sydney businessman and former Rugby League Administrator, Mr Brian Johnston today joined the Board of the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited.

Boys and girls under 15 years with a passion for billycarts are just the people needed at NRMA's annual vintage, veteran and classic car display - NRMA Motorfest - on Australia Day.

The NRMA has begun printing this week some two million information and voting packs ready to post to members for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and two special general meetings.

With one week to go until the Easter long weekend, the National Roads and Motorists Association Limited (NRMA) is reminding motorists planning a road trip to get their car serviced before they leave.

Motorists who have their car serviced regularly can save thousands in expensive repair bills, according to the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

Former NSW Chief Justice Sir Laurence Street has agreed to chair the Special General Meeting of the National Roads and Motorists Association (NRMA) in October following a request from Directors.

Canberra - Tuesday 16 July 2002 Road service patrols from the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) today donated $5,000 to Canberra Hospital's Children's Ward.

Holiday makers can save up to 40 per cent off normal gate prices for selected Sydney and Gold Coast holiday attractions by pre-purchasing their tickets through NRMA Travel & Touring Services.

Australia's leading mobility organisation, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) is undertaking its first comprehensive audit of the New England Highway in six years.

The two million members of the National Roads and Motorists' Association will vote for a new- look Board in January.

Around 52,000 NRMA members in western NSW can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

With the official snow season hotting up in the lead-up to this June long weekend, motorists can take simple steps to protect themselves, their passengers and their vehicles.

With 47 children under the age of three killed or injured in car crashes in 2000 not wearing suitable restraints, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has developed a 'five-point plan' to ensure child safety.

Directors of the Board of the National Roads and Motorists' Association (NRMA) will consider a proposal tomorrow (Friday) that they all stand aside so that an election for the entire Board can be held early in the New Year.

Shell's introduction of terminal gate pricing for petrol in all Australian states will deliver greater transparency for motorists and fuel distributors in southern NSW, National Roads and Motorists´ Association Limited (NRMA) CEO, Mr Rob Carter, said today.

The legendary road service NRMA delivers to its two million members is set to reach amazing new heights with the roll-out of new technology to help NRMA patrols deliver the best road service in the world.

The Federal Government cannot disregard the report of the Fuel Taxation Inquiry, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) CEO, Mr Rob Carter, said today.

Statement from NRMA and all State and Territory motoring clubs

Central Coast roads and public transport are under increasing pressure, according to a new National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) survey released in Gosford today.

Canberra will today farewell 11 advanced technology vehicles as they embark on the final leg of SunRace 2002 - a 2300km race from Adelaide to Sydney, via Broken Hill, Melbourne and Canberra.

More than 137,000 NRMA members living in the St George and Sutherland regions can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

A local South Coast business has won an NRMA Touring Services sponsored award for excellence at the Caravan Camping Industry Awards (CCIA) held in Sydney last week.

The decision today by the Supreme Court has saved the National Roads and Motorists' Association million of dollars, the CEO Rob Carter said today.

The NSW Government's plan to increase penalties for motorists using a hand-held mobile phone while driving has been welcomed by Australia's leading mobility organisation, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

NRMA's 84,500 members living in Newcastle have until next week to have their say in the organisation's most important meeting in its 82-year history.

Over $13,000 in awards is available to year 12 students studying automotive repairs at TAFE NSW as part of the state-wide NRMA JumpStart program.

People travelling these school holidays can take advantage of National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) TravelWiz calculator on the NRMA web site, NRMA CEO, Mr Rob Carter, said today.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has today reminded motorists to avoid common distractions inside the car that can cause crashes.

Companies which are members of the National Roads and Motorists Association Limited (NRMA) would have fairer voting rights under a proposal developed by the Board's Corporate Governance Committee.

While rain continues to affect the Hunter region, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has issued advice to help motorists protect their vehicles from the wet.

Road service patrols from the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) today donated $5,000 to Wollongong Hospital's Children's Ward.

After rescuing 20 per cent more children from locked cars last Summer than the previous year, and this week's scorching temperatures promising a blistering Summer, NRMA Motoring & Services is again urging parents not to leave children locked in cars.

Speeding is the major cause of almost half the crashes on the Central Coast - a rate which is 10 per cent above the State average, NRMA President Maree Callaghan said today.

Road safety is the major transport issue for south-western Sydney, but almost half of residents believe they will not be caught drink driving in their local area, according to new research commissioned by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

Country NRMA members will have more say in running the premier motoring organisation under a proposal released today by President Maree Callaghan.

More than 21,000 local NRMA members in the Southern Tablelands region can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

Young people buying their first car can save themselves time and money by following some simple tips from the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

The Chief Executive of NRMA Motoring & Services, Mr Rob Carter, said he was angered tonight by Federal Cabinet's refusal to control ethanol levels in petrol, the central issue threatening cars belonging to NRMA's two million members in NSW.

The Federal Government must publish the results of random fuel testing so motorists can protect their cars by avoiding petrol stations that sell fuel with high ethanol content.

After months of unpredictable price fluctuations, motorists can again save more than $200 a year by purchasing fuel early in the week, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) CEO, Mr Rob Carter, said today.

Central Coast parents with children undergoing treatment for cancer in Sydney will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the NRMA Foundation, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited President, Mr Nicholas Whitlam, said today.

With thousands more motorists expected on the roads tonight as they drive to Easter holiday destinations, the National Roads & Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) is reminding them to crash before they drive to avoid driver fatigue - the cause of one in five road deaths.

People travelling in the car this October long weekend need to belt up in order to reverse the recent increase in deaths on NSW roads.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Ltd (NRMA) today announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2002.

While rain continues to affect the Central Coast, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has issued advice to help motorists protect their vehicles from the wet.

The President of the National Roads and Motorists' Association, Mr Ross Turnbull announced today that he was seeking the agreement of NRMA Board members to voluntarily stand down so a new election could be held for the entire board.

Shell's introduction of terminal gate pricing for petrol in all Australian states will deliver greater transparency for motorists and fuel distributors on the North Coast, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) CEO, Mr Rob Carter, said today.

The Federal Government must address Australia's long-term transport infrastructure needs in its Budget on 14 May, the nation's leading motoring organisation - the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) - said today.

Crashes involving pedestrians affected by drugs and alcohol will be the focus of new research project commissioned by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

Four out of five deaths during the 15 day holiday road toll period were men and three out of four deaths occurred outside of Sydney, according to the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

More than 237,000 NRMA members in western and south-western Sydney can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in October, CEO Rob Carter announced today.

Reports in today's media concerning a survey of NSW doctors and their dealings with older motorists highlight the importance of education for older drivers like NRMA's Years Ahead program.

New releases are the big winners in the 2002 Australia's Best Cars , with eight of the 12 winning cars released onto the Australian market for the first time this year.

NRMA Motoring & Services last night asked its two million members to report suspected vehicle damage caused by ethanol to a special telephone hotline - 1300 655 443.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) today advised it had received the resignation of Ken Rennie as a Director from the NRMA Board.

The Board of the National Roads and Motorists´ Association Limited (NRMA) today elected independent director Mr Ross Turnbull as President.

Mr Ross Turnbull, the President of the NRMA, today welcomed the comments of Mr Justice Windeyer of the NSW Supreme Court that he had 'no difficulty' with two special general meetings of NRMA members relating to the removal of directors being held on the same day as the Annual General Meeting - January 14, 2003.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) will hold eight sessions of its successful road safety program for older drivers - Years Ahead - this month as part of Seniors Week celebrations, which run from 17 March until 24 March.

Half of all ACT motorists driving through 40km/hr school zones exceeded the speed limit during a survey conducted by the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA).

Almost 192,000 NRMA members living in Sydney's northern suburbs and on the North Shore can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

Almost 50 per cent of Sydney-siders support charging motorists to enter the most congested parts of the city if the money is used to fund transport improvements that alleviate congestion, according to new research released today by NRMA Motoring & Services.

Proposals to amend the Cross-City Tunnel should deliver better value for money for motorists, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) CEO, Mr Rob Carter, said today.

Shell's introduction of terminal gate pricing for petrol in all Australian states will deliver greater transparency for motorists and fuel distributors in western NSW, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) CEO, Mr Rob Carter, said today.

Motorists planning a driving trip during Easter should crash before they drive to avoid driver fatigue - the cause of one in five road deaths, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) said today.

The Federal Government's study into a link between the F3 freeway and the Sydney orbital road network is good news for NSW motorists and freight operators, National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) President, Mr Nicholas Whitlam, said today.

Almost 190,000 local NRMA members in the greater Hunter region can now take advantage of special deals through NRMA's new partnership with Harvey World Travel.

NRMA is developing a new device that could help save 200 lives and stop the theft of more than 6,000 motorcycles in Australia each year, National Roads and Motorists´ Association Limited CEO, Mr Rob Carter, announced today.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has increased its road safety grants from $30,000 to $50,000 following strong interest from councils in far-western NSW.

At 10.00am this morning, about 60 NRMA road service patrols were on the road delivering roadside assistance to members - more than half of the Monday roster.

While rain continues to affect large parts of metropolitan Sydney and country NSW, the National Roads and Motorists' Association Limited (NRMA) has issued advice to help motorists protect their vehicles from the wet.

Details of a new research project into pedestrians affected by drugs an