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As the ridesharing industry grows worldwide,1 some Australians may be considering the financial opportunities offered by the gig economy.

Whether it’s a damaged ceiling courtesy of a DIY mission up in the roof or a smashed TV screen courtesy of a kids’ ball game gone awry, we’ve all had our fair share of accidents at home.

More than 17,000 house fires break out in Australia every year1 and, it turns out, the kitchen is a bit of a fire hotspot.

That first car ride home with a precious newborn nestled into a baby capsule is a trip most parents will never forget.

Take home fire safety seriously.

Burst water pipes can be a dramatic and destructive household emergency.

With property prices showing no sign of easing, many first-time home buyers – especially those in our capital cities – are struggling to get a foot in the door.

Saving for a house deposit is one of the biggest hurdles for many first-time home buyers in Australia.

Adelaide, Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis South Australia holds endless delights.

The arrival of bold challenger brands in Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is starting to ease one of the key pain points for aspiring EV owners: price.

Across the globe, mobile phone fines are as ubiquitous as the devices themselves, with governments seeking to minimise the dangers posed by scrolling, texting, searching and chatting while driving.

You’d have to have been living under a rock not to notice the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) hitting the Australian market – and our roads.

For many Australians, buying a house for the first time is a significant milestone, yet it can also be a daunting financial challenge, especially given current levels of housing affordability.

  Traveling in a fried-out combie On a hippie trail, head full of zombie I met a strange lady, she made me nervous She took me in and gave me breakfast  - Down Under by Men at Work The classic 80's hit "Down Under" paints a picture of the favourite Australian pastime known as caravaning.

Take a look around your home — there’s the new flat screen TV you were so excited to show off to your mates.

Discover key differences in Aussies’ understanding and knowledge of car insurance and claims in our 2025 Under the Hood Report.

Dreaming of hitting the open road on two wheels with the wind at your back?

The heart may say buy the sports car, but the head – and reality – says the boot’s not big enough, there’s no back seat, and no rear doors.

Planning your next road trip? We can help cover your car, caravan, motorbike, and more so you can enjoy your holiday, fuss free. Find out more here.

Water leaks come in all shapes and sizes.

So, you’re thinking about changing car insurance providers or you’re in the process of making the switch and you want to know whether your old insurer will share your previous claims with the new insurer.

If you ever leave the window of your car cracked open on a hot summer’s day while you pop to the shops or go to pay for fuel, you might well be breaking one of our lesser-known road rules – and, depending where you are, you could be fined thousands.

Gas powers everything from heating to cooking in millions of Aussie homes.

There are plenty of 7-seater vehicles on the Australian car market, but sometimes even seven seats aren’t enough.