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Welfare recipients told to perform mutual obligations as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Queensland

Disability employment provider Help asked jobseekers to perform telephone appointments before later clarifying they were voluntary

The Guardian - AU

Senate panel advances McMahon nomination for Education secretary - Roll Call

McMahon’s confirmation hearing last week drew protests, as Democrats voiced opposition to Trump's goal of closing the Education Department.

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Labor nominee Chavez-DeRemer backs away from pro-union bill - Roll Call

Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer distanced herself from a pro-union bill she once backed at her confirmation hearing for Labor secretary.

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New Mortgage Rules Could Help Young Aussies With Student Debt Buy A Home

"People with a HELP debt should be treated fairly when they want to buy a house."

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Wicked, Moana and Paddington help UK cinema admissions hit five-year high

Admissions were up 2% on 2023, according to data published by the British Film Institute.

Evening Standard

During Day 2 of RFK Jr. hearings, some GOP concerns - Roll Call

At Senate HELP committee, lawmakers grill Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his record of vaccine skepticism and thoughts on transgender care.

Roll Call

LAPD Shuts Down 'Human Trafficking' Fears After Images Showing 'Help' Signs in Shipping Yard Go Viral

Authorities recently debunked a social media conspiracy theory in which users believed human trafficking was occurring out of a Los Angeles shipping container yard due to chilling "HELP" signs discovered around the location.

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“Creepy As Hell”: “Help” Satellite Images Go Viral As People Try To Work Out What They Mean

"It should be taken seriously because they tried hard to get noticed by writing 'Help' multiple times" The post “Creepy As Hell”: “Help” Satellite Images Go Viral As People Try To Work Out What They Mean first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘I felt lost’: immigrant parents want more support to help their children go to uni

One of the Albanese government’s top priorities in education is to see more Australians graduating from university.

The Conversation

Thousands wiped off student debt in pre-Christmas gift

A year after students were slugged with a huge increase to their debts, the government has passed thousands of dollars in relief and teased of further help.

AAP

The Greens want to cancel all student debt – but this will not make uni education ‘free’

The Australian Greens have long argued tertiary students shouldn’t pay tuition charges. This means they want to see HECS – now called HELP – abolished.

The Conversation

University fees to be set by new commission as Labor urged to reverse Scott Morrison’s price hikes

Anthony Albanese hits out at Coalition MP who got a ‘free education’ but is now ‘lecturing people they can’t have their debt reduced’

The Guardian - AU

What happens if you have a HELP debt and kids? The missed opportunity in Labor’s plan to fix student loans

The Albanese government has announced several significant changes to student loans to start in mid-2025.

The Conversation

Labor’s Election Promise To Slash Student Debt By 20%: What You Need To Know

Aussies who owe $27,600 on their HECS / HELP debt — the national average — could see a cut of more than $5,000.

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Albanese flags radical changes to student debt – with a 20% overall cut and drop in payment rates

Over the weekend, the Albanese government announced radical changes to student loans, which would kick in after the next federal election.

AAP

Calls to bring forward PM's plans for student loan help

The prime minister wants to recalibrate Labor's agenda following controversy, pitching student loan help at graduates juggling cost-of-living pressures.

The Conversation

Albanese promises changes to HELP repayment arrangements to ease cost of living

People repaying HELP student debts would get cost-of-living relief under changes to repayment arrangements to be announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday.

AAP

'Understand' uni debt before knocking back home loan

Banks are being urged to "understand" a person's university debt when deciding on a home loan application, as people are struggling to obtain loans.

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Novo Nordisk CEO takes aim at U.S. health system in Ozempic testimony

Novo Nordisk's CEO said the complexities of the U.S. healtchare system prevented access to $1,349 Wegovy.

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The Government Introduced A New HECS Bill Today, Here’s How It Could Help Lower Your Debt

The government introduced a bill to change HECS debt calculations, aiming to wipe $3 billion HELP debt. Here's how it'll impact you.

Fortune

Amazon Prime Day causes an 'outrageous level' of workplace injuries, says Bernie Sanders

“Amazon should be the safest place to work in America, not one of the most dangerous,” Sanders spokesperson says.

Guitar World

“One of the most important Beatles guitars ever to come to the auction block”: John Lennon’s lost Help! Framus 12-string has become one of the most expensive guitars to ever sell at auction

The influential instrument was found in an attic after 50 years, and tipped to oust Kurt Cobain's $6m Martin D-18e in the record books

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The 13 Electorates With The Highest Total HELP Debts In Australia Have Been Revealed

Data from the Parliamentary Library has revealed which of the 11 federal electorates have the highest total HELP debts in Australia.

Newcastle Herald

University welcomes paid placements and debt relief for Newcastle students

Work placement students will be eligible for $319.50 each week.

The Guardian - AU

Help and Hecs debt calculator: see how the changes to indexation could affect you

This interactive calculator estimates how much you might receive as a credit once the Australian government’s changes to education debt are legislated

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