Road safety the best gift you can give
24 December 2015
RAC says the best gift Western Australians can give their friends and family this Christmas is ensuring that they take extra care on the roads.
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Mid-year review must not deliver more burdens on commuters
24 December 2015
The mid-year review is a timely reminder that the last two State Budgets have increased the financial burden on commuters.
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Car commutes halve during RAC e-Bike Trial!
17 December 2015
Initial results from the RAC e-Bike Trial have shown that car trips made by e-Bike participants for commuting were almost halved during the trial period.
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MYEFO must confirm a fairer share of funding for WA transport infrastructure
15 December 2015
RAC says the Australian Government’s Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) must confirm a fairer share of funding for WA transport infrastructure.
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Introducing the new inductee to RAC’s Walk of Fame
11 December 2015
RAC recognised the distinguished professional career of Dr Ken Michael AC today by adding his name to the RAC Walk of Fame as part of its 110 year anniversary celebrations.
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Better planning and investment needed to improve ‘walkability’ in Perth
4 December 2015
RAC’s first ever walking survey has highlighted the need for better planning and greater investment in creating pedestrian-friendly environments to encourage more people to walk.
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Christmas shoppers at risk of car park prangs
1 December 2015
Media release about reminding Christmas shoppers to be patient and on high alert this December, following a spike of 413 shopping centre car park prangs at the same time last year.
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Young drivers push the limits
15 November 2015
RAC has released the results of its 2015 free2go Young Driver Survey, which gauged the concerns and behaviours of more than 500 RAC free2go members aged between 17-21 years.
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Prepare for a hot and dry summer: RAC
10 November 2015
RAC is urging Western Australian residents to be extra vigilant against bushfires, with a hot and dry summer forecasted from the current El Nino weather pattern.
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RAC & CCI WA release business congestion survey results
9 November 2015
Traffic congestion is adversely impacting business in Perth, according to the results of the third RAC BusinessWise and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Congestion Survey.
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RAC invests in WA’s Coral Coast tourism
3 November 2015
RAC’s three properties in our State’s iconic Coral Coast are now open for business – RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort in Shark Bay, RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park and Ningaloo Reef Resort in Coral Bay.
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Road safety program gives young offenders second chance
15 October 2015
Through Western Australian Police and the Department of Corrective Services, RAC’s Community Education Team is delivering a crucial road safety program to young people aged 13 to 18 who have committed driving offences.
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RAC responds to Green Paper on WA taxi industry
15 October 2015
Safe, reliable and affordable taxi services in Western Australia are the key themes of RAC’s response to the Department of Transport’s Green Paper on the WA taxi industry.
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RAC educates Pilbara students on road safety
15 October 2015
RAC’s Community Education Team is heading to the Pilbara next week to educate students and young drivers from Tom Price Senior High School, Karratha Senior High School, St Lukes College in Karratha, the Yandi-Yarra Community and Port Hedland Senior High School about staying safe on the roads.
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Wheatbelt roads need more attention
13 October 2015
RAC has today released its 12 month Risky Roads campaign scorecard, revealing that work still needs to be done on some of the Wheatbelt’s most dangerous roads.
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Room for improvement for WA’s riskiest roads
13 October 2015
RAC has today released its 12 month Risky Roads campaign scorecard, revealing that work still needs to be done on the State’s most dangerous roads.
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Regional roads risking lives
13 October 2015
RAC has today released its 12 month Risky Roads campaign scorecard, revealing that work still needs to be done on some of WA’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Elephant with a message visits Parliament House
13 October 2015
RAC’s Elephant in the Wheatbelt is attending Parliament House today to raise awareness about the need for an urgent commitment to improving road safety in the Wheatbelt.
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RAC launches its first ever walking survey
8 October 2015
Today RAC has launched its first ever walking survey to explore what it’s like to be a pedestrian in Western Australia.
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Emergency responders’ plea to stop Wheatbelt road trauma
6 October 2015
RAC, Wheatbelt Police and the Association of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades (AVBFB) of WA are pleading with Wheatbelt residents to be diligent, with drivers being 11 times more likely to be killed in the Wheatbelt than in Perth.
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Partnership to promote WA’s extraordinary natural places
23 September 2015
Western Australians now have even more incentive to explore the great outdoors with the Department of Parks and Wildlife and RAC joining forces.
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RAC sees spike in home burglaries
16 September 2015
RAC is urging Western Australians to be vigilant when it comes to securing their homes, after it has reported a spike in the number of home burglaries this financial year.
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RAC SeedSpark Round Two now opened
10 September 2015
RAC, in partnership with Perth’s largest entrepreneurial hub Spacecubed, today launched the second round of its RAC SeedSpark initiative.
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Western Australian motorists short changed again
9 September 2015
A new report commissioned by RAC examining the amount of tax motorists pay has again found our State is being short changed by Canberra.
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RAC educates Wheatbelt students on road safety
8 September 2015
RAC’s Community Education Team heads to the Wheatbelt next week to educate students and young drivers from a number of local high schools about staying safe on the roads.
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RAC urges members: know the safety rating of your used car
1 September 2015
RAC has released its 2015 Used Car Safety Ratings guide, which each year looks at millions of second-hand cars which have been involved in real-world crashes and scores them on their safety credentials.
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RAC taking electric bikes for a spin
28 August 2015
RAC has teamed up with four Western Australian employers in a trial of e-Bikes that will showcase the growing importance of ‘personal mobility options’ as well as the broader benefits of cycling in Perth.
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Safer cars trumpeted at Wheatbelt shows
20 August 2015
RAC’s Elephant in the Wheatbelt will be starring at a number of upcoming Wheatbelt spring events, including the Dowerin GWN7 Machinery and Newdegate Machinery Field Days, to promote road safety and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
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Mandatory display of safety ratings essential to saving lives
20 August 2015
RAC is again calling on the Australian Government, and the State Government, to take the lead on bolder road safety policy by urgently ensuring vital life-saving information is displayed at the point of sale on all new cars.
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Winter car safety: bald tyres
12 August 2015
Many Australian drivers are running the risk of having a car accident by purchasing cheaper budget tyres, according to the Australian Consumer Association (ACA).
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Coles Express and RAC cut fuel costs for WA motorists
6 August 2015
Coles Express and West Australian member organisation RAC have teamed up to offer a ground-breaking fuel discount to the club’s 800,000-plus members throughout WA.
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Driver fatigue a Wheatbelt killer
21 July 2015
Wheatbelt drivers need to pull over at the first sign of fatigue, with statistics showing that fatigue was a contributing factor in 12 per cent of road deaths in Western Australia last year.
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RAC and CCI WA launch business congestion survey
20 July 2015
The Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI) and RAC have again joined forces to investigate how the growing issue of congestion is affecting businesses in Western Australia.
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RAC Roadside Assistance Patrols reveal the real state of WA roads
18 July 2015
For the first time, RAC Roadside Assistance Patrols have revealed what they know and what they see on WA roads.
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Federal priorities for Western Australia
14 July 2015
RAC says the Australian Government should support and fund five key infrastructure projects which will provide real solutions to the transport challenges facing Western Australia.
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Exploring the role of car sharing in Perth
13 July 2015
Car sharing could be part of the solution to address Perth’s growing congestion problem, and help reduce the personal cost of travel for some, according to a report released by RAC today.
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Bunbury Outer Ring Road a priority
10 July 2015
RAC says the Australian Government should provide funding for the $675 million Bunbury Outer Ring Road to provide real solutions to the transport challenges facing the State’s South West.
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Thornlie rail line extension a priority
8 July 2015
RAC says the Australian Government should invest $340 million towards the Thornlie rail line extension to provide a real solution to the transport challenges facing Perth.
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RAC the new WA Sports Star Awards partner
7 July 2015
RAC has joined forces with WA Sports Federation to present the RAC WA Sports Star Awards, the State’s premier excellence in sports awards.
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RAC highlights the hidden costs of running a car
24 June 2015
RAC’s 2015 Vehicle Operating Costs survey has brought to light some of the lesser-known costs of owning a car in Western Australia, with depreciation and on-road charges being the major areas of expenditure.
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RAC disappointed with abandoned transport plans
24 June 2015
Reports the State Government will be abandoning two of its key transport plans for Perth - the Public Transport Plan for Perth 2031 and the Moving People Network Plan - is a major disappointment for the State.
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Wheatbelt students focus on road safety at Country Week
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Central Midlands SHS, Merredin College, Narrogin SHS, Northam SHS, WACoA Cunderdin and WACoA Narrogin students about staying safe on the roads.
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South West students focus on road safety at Country Week
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate South West students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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RAC educates Bullsbrook College students on road safety
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Bullsbrook College students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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RAC educates Broome SHS students on road safety
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Broome Senior High School students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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Pilbara students focus on road safety at Country Week
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Hedland SHS, Karratha SHS, Newman SHS and Tom Price SHS students about staying safe on the roads.
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Peel students focus on road safety at Country Week
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Pinjarra SHS, Coodanup CC, Halls Head CC and John Tonkin College students about staying safe on the roads.
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Mid-West Gascoyne students focus on road safety
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Carnarvon Community College, Geraldton Grammar and Geraldton Senior College students about staying safe on the roads.
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Goldfields-Esperance students focus on road safety
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Eastern Goldfields College, Kalgoorlie-Boulder CHS, Wongutha CAPS, Esperance ACS and Esperance SHS students about staying safe on the roads.
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Country Week focuses on road safety
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Mid-West Gascoyne and Wheatbelt students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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Country Week delivers road safety message to Great Southern students
24 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is supporting Country Week next week to educate Great Southern students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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Fuel excise deal will hit Western Australian’s hip pockets
23 June 2015
Today’s announcement that a deal between the Federal Government and the Opposition to reintroduce fuel excise indexation continues a chaotic approach to funding transport infrastructure.
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RAC Electric Highway® an Australian first
22 June 2015
RAC today unveiled the nation’s first Electric Highway, which will connect Perth with Western Australia’s south west through a series of fast charging stations.
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RAC educates South West students on road safety
11 June 2015
RAC’s Community Education Team is heading to Margaret River, Vasse and Busselton next week to educate students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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RAC makes WA’s Little Legends road safe
8 June 2015
RAC is proud to announce the launch of RAC Little Legends Club, a free road safety education program for all Western Australian children aged between five and 12 years old.
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Wheatbelt drivers urged to drive to conditions
29 May 2015
RAC is urging Wheatbelt residents to drive to the road conditions, with an alarming number of road fatalities and serious injuries occurring on Wheatbelt roads identified in the 2014 Risky Roads campaign.
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RAC educates Albany students on road safety
28 May 2015
RAC’s Community Education team is heading to Albany next week to educate students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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More than $1 million of storm damage for Western Australians
29 May 2015
The recent storms that hit Perth and South West WA on May 16 and 17 have resulted in more than $1 million worth of damage to WA homes, according to RAC Insurance claims data.
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Urgent action needed to keep Perth moving
25 May 2015
RAC says Western Australia is facing an on-going challenge in responding to increasing congestion, with new figures predicting that congestion will cost WA a record $16 billion in lost productivity by 2031.
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Driverless cars just over the horizon
22 May 2015
State and Federal Government action is required to investigate Perth and Australia’s future infrastructure needs to prepare for the introduction of driverless cars, RAC warns.
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Better choices needed to keep older Western Australians connected
19 May 2015
A new RAC survey of older Western Australians has highlighted the urgent need for better planning and greater investment in a range of appropriate and accessible transport options.
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RAC delivers $1 million to local communities
18 May 2015
RAC is proud to announce it has provided community initiatives across Western Australia with $1 million through its Community Sponsorships program.
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CTP needs clarity, road safety needs urgent attention
14 May 2015
RAC has welcomed the introduction of a no-fault Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme in Western Australia but details about its implementation needs further clarity.
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RAC educates Bunbury students on road safety
13 May 2015
On their annual regional tour, RAC’s Community Education Team is heading to the Bunbury next week to educate students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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Federal eyes on the road with no rail in sight
13 May 2015
The Federal Budget has delivered welcomed funding to important road projects across the State but has again missed the opportunity to fund critical WA public transport projects.
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RAC spreads road safety message to Wheatbelt netballers
11 May 2015
Through its Community Sponsorships program, RAC has partnered with Netball WA to support the RAC Wheatbelt Regional Netball Carnival on 17 May to spread the Elephant in the Wheatbelt’s road safety message.
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Saving lives starts with attitude: RAC Survey
29 April 2015
RAC is urging Wheatbelt residents to change their driving attitudes, with an alarming portion of local drivers admitting to speeding, drink driving and mobile phone use, according to the 2014 Community Attitudes Survey.
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RAC urges fire safety this winter
28 April 2015
RAC is urging Western Australians to be fire-safe in their homes after reporting a surge in the number of claims for serious house fires this past financial year.
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RAC calls on Government to act on taxi regulation
22 April 2015
RAC is calling for further action on taxi regulation in WA, following last month’s release of the Harper Competition Policy Review.
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RAC Electric Highway® gets charged
17 April 2015
RAC is pleased to announce E-Station as the preferred supplier of the electric vehicle charging stations for Australia’s first electric highway from Perth to Augusta.
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RAC provides journey to dawn service
14 April 2015
As a Presenting Partner, RAC will support the volunteering program and free shuttle bus service for the City of Albany’s Anzac Day Dawn Service on Saturday 25 April.
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State Budget must keep Western Australia moving
13 April 2015
The RAC says this year’s State Budget is an opportunity for the State Government to signal its commitment to keep Western Australia moving by funding and delivering essential programs and projects.
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Buckle up this Easter weekend
6 April 2015
RAC is encouraging Western Australia motorists to ensure their loved ones are wearing a seatbelt this Easter, after new statistics show this year’s critical injuries has spiked compared to previous years.
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We need to talk about the elephant in the Wheatbelt
27 March 2015
RAC today launched the next stage of a five year campaign to highlight the Wheatbelt’s unacceptable road safety record by committing $3 million dollars to raise awareness of the impact of road trauma in the community.
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RAC invests in tourism in WA’s North West
20 March 2015
RAC is pleased to announce an agreement has been signed with Aspen Parks Property Fund (Aspen) to acquire three of its tourism accommodation properties, the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort in Shark Bay, Exmouth Cape Holiday Park and the Ningaloo Reef Resort in Coral Bay.
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Governance of road safety heading in the right direction
19 March 2015
RAC has welcomed the State Government’s confirmation that the governance of road safety will be changed to help reduce the impact of road trauma on the community.
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Road safety message for Kimberley students
16 March 2015
On their annual regional tour, RAC’s Community Education team are heading to the Kimberley this month to educate students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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The path forward for cycling depends on action now
13 March 2015
The RAC’s 2015 WA Cycling Survey has received over 5,500 responses, highlighting the importance of cycling to the community, as well as exposing some significant barriers in ensuring it can reach its full potential as a safe and convenient mode of transport.
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Road safety message for Goldfields students
11 March 2015
On their annual regional tour, RAC’s Community Education team are heading to the Goldfields next week to educate students and young drivers about staying safe on the roads.
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Mixed results for WA Government at half way mark
9 March 2015
An RAC report card marking two years since the Western Australian Government’s re-election has again revealed mixed results for road safety, congestion and cost of motoring.
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RAC Seedspark winner, ‘Today We Learned’ hits Perth schools
26 February 2015
Today We Learned, a parent engagement website and app that helps parents stay up to date with what their kids are learning at school, today announced it is being implemented across select WA schools, including Coodanup College and Challis Primary School.
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RAC says WA speeders need culture shift
25 February 2015
RAC is urging Western Australians to slow down, with speed being a factor in one-third of fatal crashes in 2014.
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Police vital to changing road user attitudes
23 February 2015
RAC today gave evidence to the Parliamentary Committee investigating the methods of evaluating WA Police traffic enforcement and road safety performance.
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RAC welcomes alcohol interlocks law
18 February 2015
The RAC has welcomed the announcement overnight that the new alcohol interlocks Bill has passed both Houses of WA Parliament.
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RAC reveals worst metro suburbs for home break-ins
10 February 2015
RAC has released its home burglaries analysis for 2014, highlighting the worst suburbs for home break-in claims throughout the State, according to RAC Insurance claims data.
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RAC reveals worst regional suburbs for home break-ins - Kalgoorlie
9 February 2015
RAC has released its regional home burglaries analysis for 2014, highlighting the worst suburbs for home burglary claims throughout the State, according to RAC Insurance claims data.
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RAC reveals worst regional suburbs for home break-ins - Geraldton
9 February 2015
RAC has released its regional home burglaries analysis for 2014, highlighting the worst suburbs for home burglary claims throughout the State, according to RAC Insurance claims data.
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RAC reveals worst regional suburbs for home break-ins - Bunbury
9 February 2015
RAC has released its regional home burglaries analysis for 2014, highlighting the worst suburbs for home burglary claims throughout the State, according to RAC Insurance claims data.
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RAC wants fair go for diesel motorists
6 February 2015
Western Australian motorists are collectively paying almost $1 million to diesel retailers every time the price of diesel fuel increases by one cent.
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110 Years of RAC
28 January 2015
Today marks 110 years since a small group of motoring enthusiasts gathered at the Peppermint Grove residence of German-born Richard Strelitz to form what is now known as the RAC.
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RAC responds to the introduction of no-fault CTP insurance in WA
22 January 2015
RAC has welcomed the State Government’s Green Paper on the introduction of no-fault compulsory insurance for catastrophic injuries in WA.
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More road fatalities in 2014
1 January 2015
Western Australia’s road safety record has taken a step backward, with 2014’s road toll the highest it’s been in four years.
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