Category: General
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Big Changes for NSW Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul
As we are quickly moving towards 2025 Christmas, NSW will cease its experienced driver recognition (commonly known as EDR) category on 1 February 2026. Licence holders from these countries will be required to pass a road rules test and a practical driving test to get a Queensland licence, regardless of…
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Big Changes for QLD Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul
QLD has ceased its experienced driver recognition (commonly known as EDR) category on 29 November 2025. Licence holders from these countries will be required to pass a road rules test and a practical driving test to get a Queensland licence, regardless of their age. Driving with an Overseas Licence The…
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Choosing Your Next Language as an Interpreter/Translator: A Practical, Professional Guide
As a Mandarin/Chinese interpreter and translator, I’ve watched the rapid rise of AI and the explosion of cheap, online language tutorials with mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s incredible that anyone can now learn a new language from their phone. On the other hand, some prices are so low that…
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Driving Licence Recognition in Australia: What’s Changing for Taiwan, Hong Kong & South Africa Drivers in 2025 – 2026
Australia’s Recognised Country Scheme has long made it easier for overseas drivers from certain countries—like the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany and Greece—to convert their licences without additional testing. These nations are considered to have driver training and testing systems on par with Australia’s. But what about countries such as…
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