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Horizons by RAC Podcast

The Horizons by RAC podcast puts a WA-focus on a range of issues impacting how we live, work and travel around our cities and towns, from the cost of motoring to the new technologies and social trends that are shaping our future.

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00:54:32

Driving tired: How a bad night's sleep increases your...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Driver fatigue is a term often associated with those spending long hours behind the wheel, such as drivers in the freight industry and those undertaking long road trips, whether for leisure or work.But driving a vehicle while impacted by sleep loss is a much wider issue in the community, including over short distances.The Sleep Health Foundation estimates that more than half of Australian adults are suffering from at least one chronic sleep symptom. And almost half (48%) of all Australian adults

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00:34:07

Forgetting kids and pets in cars: how it happens and...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/10/13

We’re in our cars every day — to work, school, the shops — and most of the time, we don’t even think about getting there. Our minds switch to autopilot.But sometimes, all it takes is a moment’s distraction or a break in routine, and that autopilot can short-circuit leading to a child or pet being left behind in the car. And when it’s hot, the temperature inside a vehicle can double in minutes, with devastating consequences.It’s not as uncommon as you might think. Here in WA, RAC Roadside Assistance

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00:40:08

How do WA's new AI-powered road safety cameras work?

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/09/15

From illegal mobile phone use and unrestrained kids to spot speeding, unlicensed vehicles, even caravans pushing past the 100km limit — Western Australia’s new road safety cameras are watching it all.Rolled out in January this year and powered by the latest AI technology, they’ve already snapped more than 275,000 drivers doing the wrong thing.In this episode, we sit down with the WA Road Safety Commission's Acting Director of Innovation and Technology, Matthew Samson, to break down how the

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01:09:28

WA's road toll deaths are the highest they've been in...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/09/01

In July 2025, six people lost their lives in separate crashes in Western Australia all within a 48-hour period.In 2024, there were 188 fatalities on WA roads, which was recorded as the worst year in nearly a decade, with 30 more deaths than in 2023.For some years now WA has had one of the worst road fatality rates of any State. On average over the 2020 to 2024 period, three people were killed every week due to road trauma.To help us unpack what’s been happening on WA roads, we spoke with Professor

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00:35:03

Surfer rescued at sea days before his first child was...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Days before his daughter was born, surfer Greg Robbins had a freak ocean accident that saw him onboard RAC Rescue. Greg joins us to recount his story.The RAC Rescue helicopters are sponsored by RAC, funded by the State Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).Guest: Greg Robbins – surfer from Margaret River, WASubscribe and share  If you liked this episode, subscribe to RAC’s Horizons podcast and share it with your friends and family.Find us online:  Website:

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00:44:26

Trapped and alone: Donnybrook farmer's quad bike...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/08/04

An average day at work on a Donnybrook property became a race against time as Graeme Fry lay trapped, alone, and severely injured after a quad bike rollover.For 10 hours Graeme lay pinned under a 400kg quad bike as he drifted in and out of consciousness in an isolated paddock in Western Australia’s South West.The massive weight on his legs was slowly killing him.Many years on from his accident, Graeme is still deeply affected by what happened that day. He joins us to recount his story, and the

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00:59:38

Future classic cars: The cars we own now that could...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/07/21

How does pop culture influence the desirability of a vehicle? Does nostalgia change our perception of classic vehicles? And why do enthusiasts race classic cars despite the risk of an expensive mistake? Classic car enthusiast Simon McGrath joins us to chat about the cultural, market and social forces behind classic car ownership, and the cars making an impact now to become potential future classics.(0:00) Introduction to Classic Cars(0:36) Defining a Classic Car(1:45) The Influence of Pop Culture on

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00:41:27

The uptake, use, (and misuse) of eRideables in WA:...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/07/07

In this episode we talk to WA's Road Safety Commissioner, Adrian Warner, and RAC's Manager Community Programs, Des Duguid, to discuss the highs and the lows of eRideables in WA.We cover their uptake, road rules and other restrictions (and how they’re being broken), injury rates, and the recommendations from a recent eRideables review in WA.In December 2021, eRideable devices, such as e-skateboards, e-skates and e-unicycles, became legal to ride on some WA roads, joining Tasmania, Queensland

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00:49:11

Autobesity: Why Do our Cars Just Keep Getting Bigger?

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/06/23

In 2014, the Toyota Corolla wasn’t just Australia’s best-selling small car, it was the top seller out of all vehicle categories.By 2024, it had been knocked back to 7th among Australia’s top 10 best-selling vehicles, with the six above it all being utes and SUVs. The next non-SUV or ute in the top sellers list was the Kia Cerato down at 19th. So why are we super-sizing our cars?This episode will delve into the increasing popularity of large cars on our roads, some of the factors that have driven

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00:36:37

From Horseless Carriages to Driverless Cars: The...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Episode overview From horseless carriages to electric and driverless vehicles, the way we move has come a long way.In the early 1900s, cars sparked curiosity, excitement, and plenty of scepticism.Today, electric and driverless vehicles are doing the same. Even though electric cars have been around a lot longer than you may think.In this episode, we sit down with Graeme Cocks, an award-winning motoring historian, author, and former CEO of the Fremantle and York Motor Museums.We compare the public

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00:46:51

Proving the Naysayers Wrong: The Family who Towed a...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/05/24

Episode OverviewIn this episode, we sit down with Tim and Renée McLennan, who embarked on a ground-breaking journey around Australia in their electric vehicle (EV) while towing a caravan.There was plenty of speculation about the inadequacies of EVs when it came to long road trips and towing before the McLennan family went on their epic road trip around Australia.From the planning stages to the unique challenges of long road trips and towing with an EV, the McLennan's share the highs and lows of

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00:30:04

The Rise of New Challenger Car Brands: Do They Stack...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Episode OverviewIn this episode, we sit down with Stephen Moir, the CEO of the Motor Trade Association of WA, to discuss a dynamic shift in the automotive landscape: the growing influx of new challenger car brands into Western Australia.Deepal, Leapmotor, IM motors, Xpeng, Zeekr…After decades of familiar international car brands, new names are emerging - many from China - which has become the global epicentre of car manufacturing. How will new the brands compete, and how do they stack up? How much

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00:47:36

Who killed the cul-de-sac? Has the great suburban...

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Episode overviewIn this episode, we delve into the evolving role of cul-de-sacs in Western Australia’s urban landscape. Are cul-de-sacs today’s urban planning black holes or the ultimate safe haven for families and neighbourly relations?Once emblematic of suburban tranquillity and community cohesion, cul-de-sacs are now at the centre of urban planning debates. Are they outdated relics hindering connectivity, or do they still offer valuable community benefits? Join us as we explore their history,

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00:01:10

RAC's Horizons Podcast Trailer

Horizons by RAC Podcast ·

2025/05/19

RAC's Horizons podcast puts a WA-focus on a range of issues impacting how we live, work and travel around our cities and towns, from the cost of motoring to the new technologies and social trends that are shaping our future.We talk to industry experts to delve into some of the greatest challenges facing Western Australians and see what's on the horizon.Perth is one of the world’s most sprawling cities but with one of the lowest population densities. This is going to place immense pressure on

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