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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. He writes on a variety of topics, hoping to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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Stories by James McCay

23 Sep 2022 11:58

The history hotspots index

Written by James McCay

We've put together an index of 49 cities for history lovers to visit. The index ranks cities based on factors like their number of museums and historical sites.

a man and woman driving a car through the Qld Outback

25 Aug 2022 09:55

Three ways to be rewarded for safe driving

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

This QLD Road Safety Week, Compare the Market sits down with car insurance expert, Stephen Zeller, to discuss three ways drivers can be rewarded for safe driving.

18 Aug 2022 10:16

Could a home loan be declined because of a property’s flood risk?

Written by James McCay

Climate change, if left unchecked, could leave river cities at risk of going under. Join us as we explore the risk to securing a home loan in some well-known cities.

2 Aug 2022 10:33

Insurance and DIY repairs: How can car owners save?

Written by James McCay

We investigate how much car repairs cost, how much you can save if you do it yourself, and whether or not it's even feasible to carry out car repairs on your own.

birds' eye view of road with title reading "Revolutionising the road ahead: 6 smart road technologies of the future

14 Jul 2022 12:37

How smart road technology could impact the future of car insurance

Written by James McCay

Technological advances are revolutionizing our world. We take a look at six smart road technologies that could be be a game changer for commuters and car insurance.

25 Mar 2022 09:09

Children’s screen time costing parents more than $100 a year in energy bills

Written by James McCay

Screen time is a hot topic for parents, but how much is their kids' screen time actually costing them? We take a look at the research and crunch the numbers.

Young driver receiving keys to their first car

1 Mar 2022 15:26

Australia’s most popular ‘first car’ revealed

Written by James McCay

Buying your first car is a coming-of-age milestone. Pinning up the p-plates, filling the glove box with CDs and cassettes and rolling down windows to belt out your favourite song.

17 Jan 2022 16:06

Safest cars of 2021: Did your car rank #1?

Written by James McCay

Safe cars could be cheaper to insure. We review the safest cars of 2021, according to ANCAP safety testing. Compare car insurance today with Compare the Market.

29 Nov 2021 07:28

Queensland’s next smoke alarm deadline is fast approaching – here’s what the changes mean for you

Written by James McCay

The deadline for Queensland landlords to upgrade their smoke alarms is almost here. Learn more about the requirements and the deadline for owner occupiers.

22 Nov 2021 08:26

Increase in number of Australians with health insurance during COVID-19

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

There was an increase in the number of people with private health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the ABS.

a concept image showing a car with AEB systems

15 Nov 2021 10:58

Autonomous Emergency Braking now mandatory in new vehicles from 2023

Written by James McCay

From 2023, new car models for sale in Australia must come fitted with Autonomous Emergency Braking systems. We discuss the potential impact to car insurance.

a man with a phone sits at the driver seat of his electric car and used the console

5 Nov 2021 16:24

South Australia passes road usage tax for electric vehicles

Written by James McCay

South Australia has passed a bill for a road usage charge for electric vehicle owners. We cover what else is in the bill, plus what the other states are doing.

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