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A Tesla powerwall battery on the back of a white house with part of garden visible
A Tesla powerwall battery on the back of a white house with part of garden visible
Home batteries: What you need to know before you buy
Home batteries: What you need to know before you buy
The Australian Government is offering rebates for home batteries. But what is a home battery, and should you get one?
Bridie Schmidt
28 May 2025
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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 five consecutive days over the 2025 King's Birthday long weekend, from Friday 6 June to Monday 9 June 2025, inclusive.
The NRMA
27 May 2025
Double demerit and school zone signs
Double demerit and school zone signs
Be aware of the penalties for breaking the law in a school zone during double demerits
Be aware of the penalties for breaking the law in a school zone during double demerits
There are some double trouble days coming up for motorists who aren’t aware of how the road rules will be enforced for school zones during double demerits.
Open Road
27 May 2025
Close-up of jumper leads being attached to a car battery
Close-up of jumper leads being attached to a car battery
How does cold weather affect your car battery?
How does cold weather affect your car battery?
The NRMA explains how the cold winter weather can affect the performance of your car battery and tips car owner's should follow to avoid a breakdown.
Open Road
26 May 2025
Man eating fries while driving
Man eating fries while driving
Is it illegal to eat or drink while driving?
Is it illegal to eat or drink while driving?
Need to quell that snack attack while behind the wheel? Find out more about whether it’s legal to drink or eat while you're driving.
Bridie Schmidt
26 May 2025
Car driving on a wet road at high speed
Car driving on a wet road at high speed
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
Cruise control should not be used in wet conditions but there is no reasonable explanation why it would cause aquaplaning.
Open Road
20 May 2025
Car submerged in flood waters
Car submerged in flood waters
What you need to know about flood-hit cars
What you need to know about flood-hit cars
Modern cars handle various conditions, but if floodwater reached the door's base, don’t drive.
Open Road
20 May 2025
A car on a road seen through a wet window screen of a car on a rainy day
A car on a road seen through a wet window screen of a car on a rainy day
Tips for driving in the rain
Tips for driving in the rain
These top tips from NRMA Driver Training will help you keep you safe when driving through the rain.
Open Road
20 May 2025
Car key on Australian money with calculator
Car key on Australian money with calculator
Car expenses you can claim at tax time
Car expenses you can claim at tax time
Tax deductions on car use vary significantly depending on your line of work and the type of vehicle you drive.
Sam Charlwood
16 May 2025
Autonomous vehicle on the road
Autonomous vehicle on the road
Who is at fault in a self-driving car accident​?
Who is at fault in a self-driving car accident​?
Open Road investigates the laws and regulations being drawn up for the use of autonomous vehicles on Australian roads.
Kris Ashton
15 May 2025

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