NEWS

Australia is bracing for heavy rain as a 3-day severe rainfall alert takes effect from 27 November 2025. Meteorologists forecast up to 180mm of rain across several regions, prompting authorities to advise residents to prepare for flash flooding, travel disruptions, and property protection. This alert highlights the need for early precautions and awareness to ensure … Read more

Australia is rolling out a strict new licence cancellation rule from 30 November 2025, reshaping how motorists manage compliance and road safety. The updated national system targets unpaid fines, demerit point breaches, overdue medical checks, and other safety-related obligations. Drivers across the country are urged to review their records and take proactive steps to avoid … Read more

Australia is preparing for one of its biggest retirement shifts in years. The federal government has confirmed that a new pension age will officially begin on 23 November 2025, affecting more than 700,000 older Australians.With living costs rising and lifespans increasing, this update aims to make Australia’s retirement system more sustainable while encouraging long-term financial planning. Below is a … Read more

Millions of Australians are set to receive a major financial boost in 2025, with the government confirming a new one-time payment ranging from $800 to $2,140. The support aims to help households keep up with rising rent, energy bills, groceries and other essentials.This payment offers targeted assistance to pensioners, low-income earners, families, carers and benefit recipients—and … Read more

Australia’s Age Pensioners will receive extra financial support in November 2025, thanks to a new one-off $250 Centrelink cost-of-living payment. With essential expenses continuing to rise—especially food, utilities, rent and medical costs—this one-time boost offers immediate relief for seniors living on fixed incomes. The payment will be delivered automatically, making it one of the simplest support measures of … Read more

Millions of Australians will receive higher Centrelink payments from November 2025, with the government confirming a new round of indexation increases to help households manage rising living costs. These changes apply automatically, meaning most people won’t need to update or reapply—unless their circumstances have changed. With inflation still affecting the price of food, housing, fuel, and essential services, this … Read more

Australia is introducing a stricter and more advanced form of red-light enforcement, and thousands of drivers are now at risk of unexpected fines. New AI-powered red-light cameras are issuing $415 penalties for “rolling-red” offences, even when drivers stop before the intersection line. The AI system detects any movement after the light turns red, making the old … Read more

Planning your finances is much easier when you know exactly when your Centrelink payments will arrive. The 2025–2026 payment cycle follows the usual pattern of fortnightly and monthly processing, with most payments released on Tuesdays and deposited into bank accounts the following day. To help pension recipients stay organised, here is the complete updated schedule … Read more

A growing number of young Australians are calling for immediate changes to Centrelink’s independence rules, arguing that outdated policies are leaving students without the financial support they need. Rising rent prices, fewer part-time jobs, and increasing university workloads mean more young people are struggling to survive—yet many still fail to qualify as “independent” under Centrelink’s … Read more

A major new child safety rule will take effect across Australia from 23 November 2025, and thousands of drivers could be caught out. Under the updated law, anyone transporting a child can be fined $550 if a car seat is installed incorrectly — even if the mistake was unintentional. With child seat misuse still common, authorities say the … Read more