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Close-up image of a car's dashboard warning lights
What do dashboard warning lights in my car mean?
What do dashboard warning lights in my car mean?
Dashboard warning lights could point to a problem with your car's engine, brakes, airbags or other system.
Open Road
2 Oct 2025
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Animated motorcycle between two cars
Motorcycle lane filtering: what are the rules in every Australian state?
Motorcycle lane filtering: what are the rules in every Australian state?
Motorcyclists are permitted to ‘filter’ between traffic lanes in certain scenarios, but the laws vary between Australian states and territories.
Sam Charlwood
1 Oct 2025
Bushfires along a road
Bushfires along a road
Staying safe in the car during a bushfire
Staying safe in the car during a bushfire
With the bushfire season approaching here’s what motorists need to know before heading out this summer.
Open Road
30 Sept 2025
Animal warning on a rural road
Animal warning on a rural road
Who to call if you hit an animal with your car
Who to call if you hit an animal with your car
With our abundant wildlife, unfortunately a lot of Australians will at some point hit an animal with their car. Find out exactly what to do in that situation.
Alexandra Voyage
29 Sept 2025
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Police sirens
What fines cost where: How traffic offence penalties vary between states
What fines cost where: How traffic offence penalties vary between states
Like traffic laws themselves, penalties for infringements vary between Australian states and territories. We look at what you’ll pay for common offences.
Open Road
26 Sept 2025
Police cars on the side of the road
Police cars on the side of the road
NSW double demerits
NSW double demerits
We advise motorists that double demerits are in place in NSW and the ACT for four consecutive days over the 2025 Labour Day long weekend, from Friday 3 October to Monday 6 October 2025, inclusive.
The NRMA
23 Sept 2025
Frying pan over a campfire
Frying pan over a campfire
Top tips for camp cooking
Top tips for camp cooking
A night or two in the bush sounds romantic until your tummy starts rumbling. Don’t stress – our guide to camp cooking will keep your whole family fed and happy.
Kris Ashton
22 Sept 2025
Family camping in the backyard
Family camping in the backyard
Camp for Connection: Ideas for camping at home
Camp for Connection: Ideas for camping at home
Keen to join the NRMA community during this October’s Camp for Connection? Camp out under the stars at your favourite campground or simply at home.
Alexandra Voyage
22 Sept 2025
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto
What are the most affordable cars in Australia?
What are the most affordable cars in Australia?
Australia’s cheapest new cars start under $19,000, spanning light hatches, compact SUVs and hybrids. We compare specs and rivals to see which models offer the best value.
Bridie Schmidt
19 Sept 2025
A man kneels to put air in the tyre of a car
A man kneels to put air in the tyre of a car
Should you fill your tyres with nitrogen?
Should you fill your tyres with nitrogen?
Nitrogen promises longer tyre life, better fuel economy and improved safety. But is it worth the extra cost for everyday driving?
Alex Inwood
18 Sept 2025

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