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A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
Australian road rules by state in 2025: Avoid fines when driving interstate
Australian road rules by state in 2025: Avoid fines when driving interstate
Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
Kris Ashton
4 July 2025
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a man with grey hair and glasses in the passenger seat gestures right to a young woman with long hair who is driving the vehicle
The ultimate guide to supervising a learner driver: tips for a safer, smarter journey
The ultimate guide to supervising a learner driver: tips for a safer, smarter journey
Supervising a learner driver is a big responsibility—and it’s about more than just giving directions from the passenger seat
Open Road
2 July 2025
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A blue toy car on some dollar bills next to car keys and a pen
Luxury Car Tax: thresholds, changes and loopholes for 2025
Luxury Car Tax: thresholds, changes and loopholes for 2025
The Federal Government has applied significant changes to the Luxury Car Tax from July 1, including its definition of a ‘fuel efficient vehicle’.
Bridie Schmidt
1 July 2025
Airport check-in
Airport check-in
What’s allowed with carry-on airline baggage?
What’s allowed with carry-on airline baggage?
There are discrepancies on what items you’re allowed to take on an aircraft, depending on the carrier, where you’re travelling and who you’re travelling with.
Sam Charlwood
30 June 2025
Apple Carplay
Apple Carplay
Is it legal for P-platers to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Is it legal for P-platers to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
We look at the laws and risks involved with P-platers operating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while driving in Australia.
Open Road
27 June 2025
Checking your car battery
Checking your car battery
Car battery myths – true or false?
Car battery myths – true or false?
Will driving your car recharge its battery? Can the battery run flat if you keep your keys too close to your car? We delve into these and other car battery myths to sort fact from fiction.
Kris Ashton
27 June 2025
Long exposure of cars with headlights on driving on the seacliff bridge
Long exposure of cars with headlights on driving on the seacliff bridge
The right way to use headlights
The right way to use headlights
By law you must have your vehicle’s headlights on at night, but there are many other lesser-known rules, regulations and recommendations for safe use.
Open Road
22 June 2025
Side view of a tyre being fitted to a car
Side view of a tyre being fitted to a car
7 easy steps to change a flat tyre
7 easy steps to change a flat tyre
Can you change a flat tyre? While NRMA roadside assistance can get it done in no time, you can also do it yourself following these seven simple steps.
Open Road
20 June 2025
NIssan Qashqai
NIssan Qashqai
All the end of year car sales
All the end of year car sales
EOFY has rolled around again, and with it some of the most compelling deals you'll see all year from carmakers across the board.
Bridie Schmidt
19 June 2025
Winter school holidays
Winter school holidays
Winter school holiday ideas
Winter school holiday ideas
The cooler months are coming around so while the days are still warm at their peak, you may be in need of some more indoor activities these upcoming holidays.
Alexandra Voyage
17 June 2025

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