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HECS debt pricing problems

In 1989 the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) was introduced by the Hawke government, that enabled an increased number of students to attend university. The contingent loans scheme remains in place thirty-six years after its introduction and has been tinkered with by politicians of various stripes. This has seen students forced to pay a higher …

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Retail Sales and Inflation figures give hope for rate cut.

The inflation figures release yesterday showed some progress in stemming the stubbornly high numbers over the last year. Figures on Retail Sales and International Trade have also been released today which could provide some relief for the Government who is desperate to get some good economic news ahead of the upcoming federal election. Image: Image: …

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Trudeau finally pulls the plug on his leadership

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has been under extreme pressure to step down particularly following the dramatic resignation of  finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland ahead of her appearance to announce the yearly economic statement prior to Christmas. US President-elect Trump had been having a field day offering to make Canada the 51st state …

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Mature Aged Students: The Future of Rural Healthcare

Recent research from The University of Melbourne has sought to understand the capacity for mature-aged students residing in rural and remote communities in supporting the healthcare workforce. It is an ongoing reality that people living within rural areas experience poorer health outcomes largely due to disparities between access and distribution of services compared to city …

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The Wire Weekly

The Week in review on The Wire Weekly Image: Image: The Wire Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 4 January 2025