New UK Passport Rules Leave Australians Facing Missed Family Moments and Cancelled Trips

New UK Passport Rules

Australians with British or Irish ties are scrambling to salvage travel plans as sweeping passport rule changes by the UK government begin to bite, leaving many feeling blindsided, frustrated and stuck in limbo. With the deadline now looming, families across Australia say the new requirements are already forcing them to cancel reunions, miss milestone birthdays, … Read more

Superannuation Gap Revealed: Women in Australia More Worried About Retirement Than Men

Superannuation Gap Revealed

The conversation comes up quietly, usually between friends rather than in headlines. Over coffee. On a school pickup run. Late at night in a group chat when someone mentions super and admits they’re worried. “I honestly don’t think mine will be enough.” More often than not, it’s women saying it. Across Australia, women are feeling … Read more

Tesla Scraps One-Off Payments for Full Self-Driving, Shifts to Subscription-Only Model

Self-Driving Tesla

Tesla has confirmed a major change to how Australians — and drivers worldwide — can access its most advanced driver-assistance technology. From February 14, customers will no longer be able to buy Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software outright. Instead, the feature will only be available through a monthly subscription, according to an announcement by Tesla … Read more

Australian Driver Faces $11.8k Repair Bill on $16k Car After Insurance Fault Ruling

Insurance

An Australian car owner has sparked discussion online after revealing they were quoted $11,800 to repair a vehicle they purchased for $16,000, following an accident where insurers ruled them at fault. The situation was shared on Reddit’s r/AusFinance forum, where users frequently discuss real-world financial decisions and consumer issues. Accident Damage But Car Still Drivable … Read more

NASA Astronauts Space Station Evacuation: Crew Returns to Earth After Medical Emergency

Nasa astronauts space station evacuation

Nasa astronauts space station evacuation : Four astronauts have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected early departure from the International Space Station (ISS) due to a “serious” medical issue, marking a rare event in the station’s 26-year history. The crew, known as Crew-11, were originally scheduled to spend six and a half months aboard … Read more

New Driving Licence Rules for Seniors Aged 70+ in Australia From January 2026: What You Need to Know

New Driving Licence Rules for Seniors

New Driving Licence Rules for Seniors : As 2026 begins, Australia’s road safety framework is evolving—particularly for older drivers. Across the country, updated driver licensing requirements are being applied to motorists aged 70 and over, with the aim of balancing independence and mobility against concerns around medical fitness and public safety. Introduced through individual state … Read more