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The Australian Government has expanded disaster relief support for individuals and families affected by the devastating floods in North Queensland between January and February 2025. Those impacted can now apply for financial assistance through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help ease the financial burden caused by Continue reading

From 20 March 2025, significant changes will take effect regarding how many hours carers can work while still receiving the Carer Payment. Under the new rules, recipients will be able to work up to 100 hours over a four-week period, rather than the previous limit of 25 hours per week. This adjustment provides greater flexibility Continue reading

Caring for a foster child comes with unique responsibilities, and the Australian government supports foster carers through the Centrelink Foster Child Health Care Card. This card grants access to a variety of health-related benefits, ensuring children in foster care receive necessary medical services without financial hardship for carers. Understanding the application process, eligibility criteria, and Continue reading

If you’re registering for Centrelink for the first time in 2025, the process might seem overwhelming, but with the right steps, it becomes straightforward. Centrelink, managed by Services Australia, provides financial aid and essential support services to needy Australians. Whether you’re unemployed, a student, retired, or facing financial hardship, this guide will help you complete Continue reading

Retirees relying on Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments will see only a 2.6% increase in 2025—significantly lower than the 4.4% hike in 2024. With inflation still affecting essential expenses such as groceries and fuel, many seniors struggle to make ends meet. Starting this month, the maximum monthly CPP payment for individuals beginning their pension at Continue reading

Mexican fast-food giant Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) has revealed that its value menu has been a surprise best-seller, driving same-store sales growth in Australia while the company faces mounting challenges in the U.S. market. The Australian-born food chain, which became one of 2024’s most highly anticipated IPOs, posted a $7.3 million first-half profit, surpassing expectations Continue reading

Delta Air Lines has announced that it will provide $30,000 in compensation to each of the 76 passengers aboard flight 4819, which crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this week. The airline emphasized that this financial gesture comes with “no strings attached” and does not impact passengers’ legal rights. Harrowing Crash-Landing at Pearson: What Continue reading

A powerful snowstorm that blanketed southwestern Ontario and forced widespread road closures across multiple counties has largely passed, but the aftermath continues to affect residents. As of Wednesday morning, thousands of people, hampered by heavy snow, high winds, and treacherous road conditions, began the process of digging out and trying to return to normal life. Continue reading

The recent deterioration in US-Canada relations has started to impact the tourism industry, with more and more Canadians canceling their planned trips to the United States. President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs and his push for Canada to become the 51st state are at the heart of this growing sentiment, which is particularly felt in tourism Continue reading

In a time when food prices are climbing higher every year, Canadians are increasingly noticing just how much their grocery bills are spiking. TikTok user @lilnife recently posted a video that perfectly captured this shocking reality during her latest grocery shopping trip in Burnaby, B.C. She shared her disbelief over the price of two popular Continue reading