From 1 July 2025, the public service (civil service and statutory boards) is moving earlier to a retirement age of 64 and a re-employment age of 69. Several large employers have also adopted the higher ages ahead of the national timeline. Nationwide, the next statutory increase under the Retirement and…
Australia’s Age Pension is a permanent, means-tested payment that’s indexed twice a year (20 March and 20 September) to help keep up with living costs. From 20 September 2025, the maximum fortnightly rate is $1,178.70 for singles and $888.50 each for couples (combined $1,777.00), including supplements. What Has Changed In…
From 20 September 2025, Centrelink has applied its regular indexation. This brings higher Age Pension, Disability Support Pension (DSP) and Carer Payment rates, plus updated income and asset limits, a lift to Rent Assistance, and new deeming rates used in the pension income test. Below is the quick, accurate breakdown…
Many Singaporeans keep hearing about a “$700 Cost-of-Living payment” in 2025. In practice, 2025 support isn’t a single $700 cheque. It’s a bundle of measures—GST Voucher (Cash), doubled U-Save rebates, CDC Vouchers, and the AP Seniors’ Bonus—that together ease bills, groceries, and everyday expenses. For many households, the combined value…
Singapore’s $3,267 Worker Benefit refers to the maximum annual Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) payout for self-employed persons (SEPs) and platform workers aged 60 and above from Work Year 2025. WIS is a national support scheme that tops up income and CPF savings for lower-wage workers, with different payout scales for…
In the Philippines, the compulsory retirement age for most government employees is 65. Workers may opt for early (optional) retirement at 60 if they meet service and eligibility requirements (typically at least 15 years). For uniformed services, the standard mandatory retirement age is 56, while the Armed Forces of the…
The Philippine government is strengthening child and family support in 2025 through a mix of cash transfers, food credits, school feeding, and expanded health coverage. Core programs like 4Ps continue with defined grants for health, education, and rice, while newer initiatives—such as the Food Stamp Program and PhilHealth packages for…
There’s no officially approved $2,400 “double boost” for Age Pension or Disability Support Pension (DSP) in August 2025. Services Australia has warned about viral posts and videos spreading false claims of big one-off cash bonuses and urged people to beware of misinformation. Official Increases From 20 September 2025 The next…
If you’re a new driver (or a parent of one), 2025 brings clarity—not a national overhaul, but important state-level updates plus tougher enforcement in some places. The big confirmed change is in Western Australia (passenger limits for red P drivers), while NSW continues strict mobile-phone bans for L/P drivers with…
Schools are among the safest public buildings, but fires still happen. NFPA estimates U.S. fire departments responded to about 3,230 school structure fires per year (2014–2018), causing injuries and millions in damage. The leading sources are intentionally set fires and cooking equipment in cafeterias and home-economics areas. Intentional fires account…
