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New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025

Expert tips and handy hacks for saving on bills, bagging a bargain, kicking fitness targets and boosting your wellbeing

The Guardian - AU

Drivers urged to 'shop around' as petrol prices surge

Australians are facing headaches at the petrol bowser and a national body has called for an investigation as costs surge in capital cities.

AAP

Insurance giant sued over 'loyalty tax' on policies

A class action has been filed against NRMA Insurance's parent on behalf of millions of customers allegedly ripped off on home and contents insurance policies.

AAP

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Drug-driving rates spike as more roadside tests urged

One-in-10 roadside drug tests in NSW delivered a positive result in 2023, the NRMA has found as it urges an increase in testing to keep people safe.

AAP

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

The batteries inside electric cars could be used to power households in Australia before the end of the year after the release of technological standards.

AAP

Dozens of tyres slashed in 'extremely frustrating' overnight spree

Kahibah residents change tyres in the heat, make frantic calls for help.

Newcastle Herald

Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid.

AAP

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Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech

Electric cars could become energy storage solutions as part of a two-year project launched by the NRMA and university researchers.

AAP

ABC news director calls out racist attacks on Tony Armstrong and criticises ‘inflammatory’ mainstream media

Abuse directed at Armstrong came after Media Watch segment critical of the Indigenous presenter

The Guardian - AU

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Australians in major capital cities are being exposed to higher fuel prices for longer, new data shows.

AAP

Cold snap: Storm front to bring southerly wind chill factor and heavy rain

Batten down the hatches says bureau as heavy storm front rolls in

Newcastle Herald

Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation

Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.

AAP

Minmi plan not the housing nation needs

Letters and Short Takes, April 7, 2024

Newcastle Herald

203.4 cents a litre: Fuel prices spike in Hunter

The difference between the most expensive and cheapest petrol is 48.4 cents.

Newcastle Herald

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The Guardian - AU

Some carmakers are still in the slow lane on EVs. Australian consumers deserve better

The new vehicle efficiency standard will encourage manufacturers to sell more lower-emission cars – and more choice will benefit everyone

Newcastle Herald

Driving up the cost: $30,000 bill thanks to insurance 'grey area'

'This is a practice although highly dubious, it's not illegal.'

AAP

Experts speak out on lowering Australia's road toll

Ahead of a forum addressing rising road trauma, four experts share ideas to improve safety - from paying good drivers to a simple paint job.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie record almost 50k NRMA call-outs in 2023

The figures came as NRMA marked a milestone on February 16.

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Truth behind viral photo of 'diesel-powered' EV charger

An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.

Newcastle Herald

How far from the beach is it acceptable to wear your swimmers?

Email letters@newcastleherald.com.au to have your say.

The Guardian - AU

Fuel efficiency standards: Labor unveils proposal, highlighting petrol savings of $1,000 a year for motorists

Coalition-led scare campaign predicted for plan to place yearly cap on emissions for new cars sold in Australia

Newcastle Herald

'I was dumbfounded': Shock as house insurance rises nearly $1000

The insurance premium increased by $900.

AAP

Australia's most expensive cities for petrol revealed

Perth retains its title as Australia's cheapest petrol capital with regular unleaded costing an average of 183.9 cents per litre for 2023.

The Guardian - AU

Australian travel insurance red flags: missed connections, stolen luggage and preexisting conditions

Travel insurance can be a complicated business for consumers, with caps and exclusions buried deep in fine print. Here’s how to know what you are really covered for

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Instagram user unknowingly debunks own electric vehicle charging claim in viral video

The NRMA’s electric vehicle charging station in the outback is, in fact, fully powered by solar but with a backup diesel generator.

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