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From 15 September 2025, senior driver requirements tighten across Australia with a stronger focus on medical fitness to drive, more frequent licence renewals in older age brackets, and wider use of conditional licences to keep local mobility safe. Details still vary by state and territory, so checking local rules before renewal is essential. What’s changing … Read more

From September 2025, drivers aged 60 and over will face more structured renewal checks, including mandatory medical assessments and shorter licence validity as age increases. The aim is to keep experienced drivers mobile while ensuring health conditions that affect safety are caught and managed early. What’s changing Transport authorities are moving to a clearer fitness‑to‑drive … Read more

Australia has not announced a nationwide, blanket night driving curfew that bans all drivers aged 60 and above from driving after dark; instead, senior driving rules remain focused on medical fitness to drive, shorter renewal cycles with age, and conditional licences such as daylight‑only where clinically indicated. In practice, restrictions like night‑time limits are tailored … Read more

Australians are feeling the squeeze as daily expenses like fuel, electricity, rent and groceries continue to rise in 2025. Against this backdrop, a new claim spreading across social media has caught national attention. According to online posts, Centrelink is preparing to deliver a $1,144 Cash Boost in September 2025, targeting pensioners, carers and job seekers. The idea … Read more