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The quiet fuel saving habit catching on with older Australian drivers

With petrol still well above $2 a litre in many parts of the country, many Australians are adjusting their driving habits to cut costs.

Motoring

Renewing your licence after 60? The rules change at your state border, not your birthday

A state-by-state breakdown of Australia's licence renewal rules for drivers over 60, covering medical checks, vision tests and conditional licences, for anyone who wants to plan ahead rather than be caught out at the counter.

Aerial view of a winding road cutting through a forested area, with white lane markings and shadows of trees over the pavement.

Domestic Travel

Why strange road markings are showing up across Australia

They are already appearing on winding Victorian roads, and officials hope the unusual markings will change how motorcyclists take corners and cut serious crashes.

White van stopped in a tunnel beside a large tow truck; a person sits on the ground amid scattered debris behind the van and truck edge.

Motoring

Motorcycle rider cheats death after being dragged by truck through tunnel

An alarming crash in Melbourne has drawn huge attention online after dash cam footage showed a motorcyclist being dragged by a truck in the Burnley Tunnel.

Motoring

The blindingly obvious problem with modern LED headlights

New car headlights are making roads safer for the people behind the wheel, but many drivers facing them from the other direction say the brighter, whiter beams are becoming a serious danger.

Domestic Travel

10 scenic drives every Australian should do after 60

From iconic coastal highways to unforgettable outback adventures, these Australian road trips deserve a place on every traveller's bucket list.

Motoring

New rule change set to ease a major frustration for motorists

From July 1, some Aussie drivers will see a long-promised change designed to reduce unnecessary delays and keep traffic moving more smoothly.

Motoring

"Wake up!": Shocking motorway moment as Tesla driver sleeps behind the wheel

A confronting video from Sydney has reignited fears about self-driving technology, after a motorist was filmed seeming to doze off while his Tesla travelled along the M2.

Motoring

P-plater motorcycle seized after allegedly being clocked at 251km/h

Police say a young rider was caught travelling 151km/h over the limit on a Sydney motorway, in what is believed to be the highest speed recorded by officers so far this year.

Motoring

Aussie drivers caught out by little-known merging rule

A simple road law is catching many motorists out, with authorities warning that getting it wrong can lead to hefty fines and demerit points.

Motoring

Hyundai recalls nearly 4,900 electric cars over battery risk

Kona and Ioniq EV owners are being urged to book in with a dealer after Hyundai flagged a Battery Management System software issue that could lead to a fire.

Motoring

"Dangerous" 3D road markings divide drivers

The new "dragon's teeth" blue and white markings are designed to slow motorists entering 40km/h zones, but some locals say they are distracting.

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The quiet fuel saving habit catching on with older Australian drivers

Renewing your licence after 60? The rules change at your state border, not your birthday

Why strange road markings are showing up across Australia

Motorcycle rider cheats death after being dragged by truck through tunnel

The blindingly obvious problem with modern LED headlights

10 scenic drives every Australian should do after 60

New rule change set to ease a major frustration for motorists

"Wake up!": Shocking motorway moment as Tesla driver sleeps behind the wheel

P-plater motorcycle seized after allegedly being clocked at 251km/h

Aussie drivers caught out by little-known merging rule

Hyundai recalls nearly 4,900 electric cars over battery risk

"Dangerous" 3D road markings divide drivers

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