Australia is shaking up its State and Territory Nomination pathways in 2025, and if you plan on calling this place home, here are the key points you have to get right. The updates are mainly landing on the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa,) so drivers, engineers, teachers, nurses, … Read more
Following a serious accident in Wantirna South, the Victorian government is putting Australia-wide rules for older drivers under the microscope. Road Minister Melissa Horne told reporters that the state’s transport department is weighing whether to force drivers over a certain age to pass fresh tests before renewing their licenses. Early options include shorter vision checks … Read more
Australian families facing rising bills have good news: Services Australia has confirmed a new $890 bonus payment via Centrelink. This one-time bonus is designed to give quick cash help to eligible recipients. We’ve gathered all the key details, from who qualifies to how you can quickly confirm you are in line to receive it. Who … Read more
Great news from the Department of Social Services! The Disability Support Pension payment of $1689, due in August, will go out on time. People across the country can count on seeing the money in their bank accounts on the regular payment date. This amount is the full two-week payment for everyone who qualifies, so it … Read more
The Australian government has given pensioners something to smile about, announcing a long-awaited $280 bump to next month’s pension payment. Seniors will see this money hit their bank accounts on the September payment date, and the boost aims to ease the pressure from all the rising costs that come with everyday life, from coast to … Read more
A nation-wide update to driving laws just kicked in for Australians who are 70 or older, bringing fresh rules for how older people keep their driving licences. The system, which rolled out last month, replaces patchy rules from different states with a single, clear set that covers the whole country. Yearly Check-Ups Required From now … Read more
For most Canadians, the classic age of 65 isn’t a solid retirement marker anymore. Thanks to advances in health care, many folks are living into their mid-80s, meaning retirement could last anywhere from 20 to 30 years. The longer the time span, the tougher the $ problem becomes. Simply living longer eats into savings, drains pensions, … Read more