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The festive season in Australia always inspires creativity, and one popular way drivers like to spread holiday cheer is by decorating cars with Christmas lights. Sparkling lights are fun and eye-catching but when placed on vehicles they can quickly move from festive to dangerous. Australian road laws in 2025 are strict about lighting on vehicles, … Read more
The modern pace of life leaves many people trying to squeeze as many tasks as possible into their daily routines. One common sight on the roads is drivers attempting to apply makeup while behind the wheel. At first glance it may seem harmless, especially if someone is stopped at a light, but under Australian traffic … Read more
When sitting in the passenger seat, stretching out and placing your feet on the dashboard seems harmless and even comfortable during long trips. But in 2025, Australian traffic safety experts and police continue to warn against this practice. While it is not specifically illegal, it poses serious dangers if a crash occurs. Understanding the risks … Read more
From 1 October 2025, millions of Australians will see an increase in their Centrelink payments, as the federal government adjusts rates in line with inflation, wages, and general cost-of-living pressures. These changes are part of the regular indexation process that ensures support payments keep pace with economic realities. The increases will affect Age Pension, Disability Support … Read more
From September 20, 2025, millions of Australians receiving the Disability Support Pension (DSP) will see an increase in their fortnightly payments, with the new rates payable from October. The changes are part of the governmentâs regular biannual indexation process, which adjusts Centrelink support programs in line with inflation and cost-of-living pressures. DSP recipients facing significant … Read more
From September 20, 2025, and payable through early October, millions of older Australians will receive a significant uplift in their Age Pension payments. The update forms part of the governmentâs regular indexation process, adjusting pensions in line with inflation and rising living costs. This boost is expected to ease pressure on retirees facing higher utility … Read more
Australia has announced a tougher approach on reckless driving with a new $1,000 fine for drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 45 km/h. This update to road rules in 2025 reflects a sharp warning to motorists who engage in extreme speeding. Authorities say such behaviour almost guarantees fatal outcomes in the event … Read more
Australiaâs push for AI-powered road safety enforcement has raised fresh privacy concerns after a new audit in Queensland found potential breaches in the way traffic camera data is managed. The Mobile Phone and Seatbelt Technology (MPST) Program, which relies on AI image recognition to detect drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts, flagged more … Read more
Australia has entered a new era of stricter parking enforcement with penalties now being heavily applied for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, also known as petrol and diesel cars, that take up spaces reserved for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Commonly called âICEing,â this behaviour blocks EV owners from accessing charging infrastructure. From 2025, states around … Read more
Australia has taken a bold step in 2025 with new drink-driving laws aimed at cutting road deaths and serious injuries. As part of a national strategy, the government has introduced a $980 fine that applies uniformly across all states and territories. This nationwide policy is intended to discourage drivers from taking the wheel after consuming … Read more