Australia’s older population is growing rapidly — what the rise in over-85s means for communities

Australia’s older population is growing rapidly

Australia is getting older, and the fastest-growing part of the older population is people aged 85 and over. The latest 40-year population outlook shows that the number of Australians in this age group is expected to more than triple. That change will be felt well beyond hospitals and aged-care homes. Local communities will need to … Read more

Kanya Sumangala Yojana: कन्या सुमंगला योजना, ₹25,000 आवेदन, पात्रता व स्टेटस

Kanya Sumangala Yojana

उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार की मुख्यमंत्री कन्या सुमंगला योजना बेटियों की पढ़ाई और आगे की शिक्षा में मदद के लिए आर्थिक सहायता देती है। योजना में बेटी के जीवन के अलग-अलग चरणों पर कुल 25,000 रुपये तक की सहायता दी जाती है। यह रकम एक साथ नहीं मिलती, बल्कि छह अलग-अलग चरणों में दी जाती है। … Read more

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi e-KYC 2026: Mobile se Online e-KYC kaise kare, Status & Complete Guide

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi e-KYC 2026

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi का लाभ लेने वाले किसानों के लिए e-KYC बहुत जरूरी है। सरकार के आधिकारिक PM-KISAN पोर्टल पर e-KYC को अनिवार्य बताया गया है। किसान अपनी e-KYC की स्थिति ऑनलाइन देख सकते हैं और मोबाइल से OTP या PM-KISAN मोबाइल ऐप के जरिए उपलब्ध तरीके से e-KYC पूरी कर सकते हैं। अगर … Read more

South-east Australia is swinging from cold to heat — what September’s wild weather is signalling

South-east Australia is swinging from cold to heat

One day has brought cold fronts, strong winds and sharply cooler temperatures. Just days later, parts of the region have surged into unusually warm conditions, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-30s in some inland areas. The swings have been striking, but they are also a reminder that spring can bring rapid changes across Australia’s … Read more

Australia’s cropping regions are drying out — where September rain could still rescue soil moisture

Australia’s cropping regions are drying out

Many of Australia’s key cropping regions are seeing soil moisture levels decline as spring advances. While some southern areas started the season with solid reserves, other zones are now under pressure. Timely September rain could still make a meaningful difference in several districts. Where moisture is under pressure Western Australia’s main cropping belt has experienced … Read more

Age Pension payments changed on 20 September — check the new fortnightly amount in seconds

Age Pension payments changed on 20 September

Millions of older Australians are now receiving extra financial support following the latest indexation adjustment to government benefits. The full rate of the Age Pension automatically increased on 20 September to keep pace with rising living costs, delivering a noticeable boost to fortnightly budgets for both single individuals and couples. New fortnightly pension rates and … Read more

धान में सभी खरपतवार मारने की दवा, 2 से 3 फुट की घास भी खत्म? जानिए सही तरीका

Herbicide to kill all weeds in paddy crops

धान की फसल में यदि खरपतवार 2 से 3 फुट तक बड़े हो चुके हैं, तो केवल एक बार दवा का छिड़काव करके सभी खरपतवार पूरी तरह खत्म होने की उम्मीद करना सही नहीं है। इस अवस्था में खरपतवार काफी मजबूत हो जाते हैं और कई खरपतवारनाशी उन पर पूरा असर नहीं कर पाते। इसलिए … Read more

Age Pension payments have increased — the new maximum amount singles can receive each fortnight

Age Pension payments have increased

The Australian Government has officially raised the Age Pension rates to support older citizens with changing daily living costs. Eligible individuals will notice a higher amount landing in their bank accounts during their normal payment cycle. This automatic adjustment ensures that seniors receive additional financial support without needing to fill out any extra paperwork. New … Read more

Age Pension payments rose on 20 September — singles and couples are getting more each fortnight

Age Pension payments rose on 20 September

Millions of older Australians are now receiving extra financial support following the latest indexation adjustment to government benefits. The full rate of the Age Pension automatically increased on 20 September to keep pace with rising living costs, delivering a noticeable boost to fortnightly budgets for both single individuals and couples. New fortnightly pension rates and … Read more

Australia could approach 40 million people by 2066 — the demographic change behind the forecast

Australia could approach 40 million people by 2066

Australia’s population is projected to undergo massive growth over the coming decades, reshaping the nation’s infrastructure, cities, and economy. Official long-term demographic forecasts indicate that the country is on a steady trajectory to nearly double its current population size over the next forty years. This rapid expansion is driven by a powerful combination of steady … Read more