Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque UAE Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapped up the final leg of his longest overseas trip as PM with a poignant visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates . Accompanied by his fiancée, Jodie Haydon , the visit served as a moment of reflection amid a busy diplomatic itinerary that included stops in the United States and the United Kingdom. As Albanese toured the stunning architectural marvel, he shared his thoughts on social media, calling it "a place of peace and reflection" and expressing that it was an honor to be there. A Brief History of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands as a testament to the vision of the UAE's founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan , who conceived the idea in the late 1980s to create a landmark that embodied Islamic moderation , tolerance, and cultural exchange. Born in 1918 and serving as Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1966, Sheikh Zayed...
Centrelink Payments pittance Increase for pensioners, JobSeekers in a cost of living crisis
Pensioner struggling to buy food in Supermarket Photo by Gemini AI Centrelink Payments Are Increasing in 2025: What You Need to Know In a move to provide financial relief amid rising living costs, the Australian Government is increasing Centrelink payments through its regular indexation process . This will provide a welcome boost to millions of Australians, including pensioners , students , and job seekers . Payment Overview A number of key Centrelink payments are set to increase in 2025. These increases are part of the government's commitment to ensuring social security payments keep pace with the cost of living. The increases are being implemented in two stages: on March 20, 2025, and again on July 1, 2025. The payment increases are not a one-off "cash boost" but rather an ongoing adjustment to fortnightly payment rates. This aims to provide sustained support for those who rely on these payments to cover essential expenses. Who is Eligible? The payment increases will ...