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From how to change a flat tyre to replacing a headlight bulb, here are some car problems you might be able to fix yourself with the right tools and know-how.

Think hybrid cars and the Toyota Prius might come to mind.

If the sales charts are any measure, Australians love a ute – and soon, the more sustainably minded will be able to drive an electric ute to the worksite, campground or boat ramp.

Whether you’re driving to work for an important meeting, fetching the kids from school, or getting away for a much-anticipated road trip, there’s never a good time to find yourself with a broken down car.

When it comes to buying a new car, more and more Australians are choosing to go electric.

Imagine waking up in your own bed beside a beach one day, and then rising with a mountain vista the next.

Many new electric vehicle (EV) owners find that they’ve not only purchased a car - they’ve also joined a burgeoning, thriving community.

Experiencing a home robbery is scary, and something no one should have to go through.

With Australians facing the most unaffordable housing market on record, extending or renovating an existing property may be the way to go if you’re keen to maximise your living space and create your dream home.

Whether you’re whipping up a midweek meal or hosting a dinner party, it can feel like life centres around the kitchen – the “heart of the home”.

Australians love a good home renovation – in fact, 40% of residential construction spending in 2023-24 went toward upgrades.

When it comes to motorcycles, choosing an electric motorbike is the closest thing you can get to riding into the future.

If you live in New South Wales and own a car that’s more than five years old, you’ll most likely need a safety inspection before you can register your car or complete your registration renewal.

So you’ve organised your motorcycle licence, bought your first motorbike and discovered the thrill of the open road.

A Green Slip is a requirement for registering your car in New South Wales and has crucial benefits for drivers and the public.

The thrill of riding an off-road motorbike is well captured in the 2004 TV mini-series Long Way Round.

Home is more than just the place where we keep our things – it’s where we want to feel comfortable and secure.

Cycling is a popular pastime for more than a third of Australians, and it’s easy to see why.

“Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul” is the saying among motorcyclists.

Whether you’re into sunset cruises, open water sailing or a quiet spot of fishing, getting out on the water in your own small boat is a treasured Aussie pastime.

It might be a bucket-list holiday, a milestone birthday or simply your little one doing something cute – memorable moments caught on camera are like a gift to your future self.

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.

Not only can speeding be extremely dangerous, some speeding fines in NSW can cost motorists upwards of $2,000 – which means travelling over the posted speed limit could also impact you financially.

Speed is the biggest killer on Western Australian roads, and with some speeding fines in WA coming in at upwards of $5,000, exceeding the speed limit can also impact you financially.