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Sydney · Public transport · 2026-09-15

New bridge and lifts open at Sydney's Macquarie Fields station

The NSW Government says Macquarie Fields station completed an accessibility upgrade on September 15, adding a 23-metre footbridge, two lifts and more platform canopy for more than 10,000 weekly passengers.

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New Zealand · Health & transport · 2026-09-15

New Zealand ends age-only routine cognitive screening for older drivers

New Zealand's government said on September 15 that updated clinical guidance calls for individual fitness-to-drive assessments rather than routine cognitive screening based on age alone. Screening remains appropriate where there is a clinical reason.

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Australia · Immigration & study · 2026-09-17

Australia announces tighter student and backpacker visa rules

Australia has announced migration reforms that would restrict most international students from bringing partners and children, introduce ballots for working-holiday extensions and expand 'no further stay' conditions. Limited exemptions are planned for some Pacific and Southeast Asian students.

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