Tag: NRMA

Hunter road repair bill jumps $60 million in a year

News Oli Goeldner - May 17, 2025

A new report by NRMA found funding required by councils across the Hunter to maintain roads increased by $60 million in the past twelve months.

Newcastle sixth worst LGA in state for drink driving offences

News Rod Thompson - December 7, 2023

Newcastle is among the state’s list of LGAs with the highest recorded numbers of motorists caught drink driving.

Motorists name and shame Newcastle’s worst roads

News Rod Thompson - March 18, 2023

Hunter motorists have named and shamed the worst thoroughfares in the region, with the Pacific Highway at Tarro topping the list.

Roads to nowhere: $206m repair logjam across Hunter

News Rod Thompson - December 14, 2022

Hunter motorists are in for a bumpy time after the NRMA revealed a $206m backlog of funding is needed to maintain local roads in the region.

Avoid a lemon: 2021 Used Car Safety Ratings released

Entertainment Rebecca Riddle - September 28, 2021

The NRMA has released the 2021 Used Car Safety Ratings, uncovering the top 54 models providing maximum safety for Australian drivers.

NRMA concerned about road rage spike

News Rod Thompson - April 21, 2021

Have you ever experienced road rage while driving around Newcastle or the Hunter? If the answer is “yes”, it’s unlikely you’re on your own. According to new research conducted by the NRMA, seven out...

Car broken down: Chances are it’s the battery, NRMA says

News Rebecca Riddle - April 2, 2021

Battery problems are the leading cause of car breakdowns in the Hunter, new figures show. Of the almost 850,000 callouts attended in the Newcastle and the Hunter by the National Roads and Motorists'...

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