'Abandoned': insurance fight erupts over pensioners' written-off bus Lions Club volunteer says bus could have been repaired, but independent ombudsman finds in insurer's favour. Newcastle Herald · Sep 5
Cash-strapped sculpture festival finds its white knight After appearing on shaky ground and facing the wrath of an arts minister, Sculpture by the Sea has announced the show will go on after finding a benefactor. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
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 · Dec 10, 2024
More roo strikes on cars, with ACT's local highways the danger zone Almost one in five car write-offs in ACT are due to kangaroos. The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2024
Simple way to save hundreds on household insurance Two of the nation's biggest insurers are offering discounts on premiums if residents can prove they're prepared for bushfires, with hopes others will follow. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Hunter Valley hit hardest by summer storms The region copped more wild weather than any other in the state. Newcastle Herald · Mar 18, 2024
Canberrans most worried about fires and least prepared, insurer says 'We're encouraging people to prepare now.' The Canberra Times · Sep 20, 2023
Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk Australian households are being urged to prepare for wild weather and emergencies after a survey found more than 12 million people do not have a plan. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Full Stop family violence counselling support hotline facing funding crisis, calls for federal government to intervene The Full Stop hotline for victims of sexual, domestic and family violence is warning that without urgent federal funding, it will have to shut down. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
Confronted with a kangaroo on the road? 'Don't swerve', says the NRMA The NRMA says Canberra and Goulburn areas rate the second and third worst areas for animal collisions The Canberra Times · Nov 30, 2022
Winter weather insurance claims peak NRMA Insurance says it received more than 26,500 claims resulting from damaging weather across Australia this winter, the highest number since 2016. AAP · Sep 14, 2022
NRMA says inner suburbs hardest hit by wild weather Newcastle's inner city suburbs were hit the hardest by severe weather in the Hunter Region in autumn, a new report found. Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2022