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Welcome to NRMA Insurance’s blog, your home for information and inspiration. Whether you’re looking for helpful ways to save on insurance, how to maintain your car, travel tips for your next adventure, or stories to inspire you –– we’re here to guide you. After all, that’s what a Help Company would do. 

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  • 23 September, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Finals fever: planning the ultimate grand final party

    Planning an NRL or AFL grand final party? From decorating to checking your insurance, we provide our tips on how you can host an unforgettable day.

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    Guide
  • 18 September, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Changes to surcharging rules: what it could mean for your business

    Pay.com.au helps us break down the RBA's upcoming card payment reforms and what it could mean for business owners.

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    Small business Business Guide
  • 01 September, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Helpful apps for EV owners

    New to the world of EV ownership and charging? We help you discover the apps that help you locate and access public charging stations.

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    Preparedness EVs Guide Car
  • 05 August, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    The real cost of owning a home

    Discover some of the upfront and ongoing costs associated with home ownership as an owner-occupier.

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    Home Insurance Home loans Guide
  • 14 September, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    When travel insurance may not cover you

    Discover some of the mistakes and oversights that might result in an NRMA Travel Insurance claim being declined.

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    Insurance Holiday Claims Activities Travel
  • 14 October, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Ways to reduce water damage risks

    Water damage leaks are one of the most common home insurance claims. Learn ways to identify and prevent potential leaks to help reduce the risk.

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    Insurance Claims Preparedness
  • 02 October, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Tips for a spook-tacularly safe Halloween

    Fright the right way this Halloween with tips to help keep you and others safe, including decorating, trick-or-treating and minimising fire risks.

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    Preparedness Guide Home
  • 01 October, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Preparing for bushfire season

    Learn how bushfires start and how to get prepared, including where to find alerts, ways to get your home ready and checking your insurance.

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    Insurance Preparedness Guide
  • 19 October, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Classic car road trip: shows to see this spring and summer

    Explore classic car events scheduled this spring and summer across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT.

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    Classic cars Events Guide Road trip
  • 15 October, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    What's the deal with e-scooters in NSW?

    Not sure on the road rules around electric powered scooters? We break down what's allowed in NSW.

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    E-micromobility Road rules
  • 09 October, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Managing EV range anxiety

    The fear of not having enough charge to get from A to B is a common barrier to EV adoption. We break down key concerns and ways to manage them.

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    EVs Car buying Car
  • 14 September, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    When travel insurance may not cover you

    Discover some of the mistakes and oversights that might result in an NRMA Travel Insurance claim being declined.

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    Insurance Holiday Claims Activities Travel
  • 29 May, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Travel with Pride this June

    Summer in the Northern Hemisphere means LGBTIQA+ Pride celebrations. Get our top rainbow travel destinations and safety tips.

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    Attractions Holiday Insurance Road trip Activities Travel Lifestyle
  • 22 May, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Frugal living tips to help save money this winter

    Aussie families are feeling the pinch. Read our top 10 frugal living tips to help save money this winter.

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    Energy efficiency Guide Lifestyle
  • 18 September, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Changes to surcharging rules: what it could mean for your business

    Pay.com.au helps us break down the RBA's upcoming card payment reforms and what it could mean for business owners.

    Read more
    Small business Business Guide
  • 24 August, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Working well: finding the right support

    The fourth post in our ‘Working Well’ series, Dr. Leanne Faulkner discusses where small business owners can find ongoing support.

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    Small business Mental health Stress Working well
  • 10 August, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Working well: building your network

    The third in our ‘Working Well’ series, Dr. Leanne Faulkner shares how important it is to build a network of support when self-employed.

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    Small business Mental health Stress Working well
  • 14 April, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Turning old tech, into smart tech

    The renewable energy transition is picking up pace. Discover how DNA Energy helps businesses embrace new technology and thrive.

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    Climate resilience Preparedness Help Fund
  • 01 April, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Technology meets tradition: electricity in agriculture

    Learn how Rainstick, Indigenous Australian startup and recipient of an NRMA Insurance Help Fund grant, combines traditional wisdom with modern tech to help support sustainable farming and food practices.

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    Sustainability Climate Tech Climate resilience Help Fund
  • 31 March, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Using drones and data to drive impact

    With support from NRMA Insurance’s Help Fund, one climate tech company wants to give everyone the tools to help better understand our environment.

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    Help Fund Sustainability Climate resilience Preparedness

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