The affect of a HECS debt on your borrowing power

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft exploded during a test in Texas, attributed to a "major anomaly" involving a nitrogen storage unit, though all personnel were safe. This incident follows a series of failures this year, including previous explosive mishaps during flights, as Elon Musk aims to develop the rocket for Mars missions. Need More Context? 🔎

Hurricane Erick made landfall in Oaxaca, Mexico, as a category 3 storm with winds of 205 km/h, leading to warnings of severe flooding and mudslides. Authorities predict up to 41 cm of rain, with evacuations underway in tourist areas; however, Erick is expected to weaken rapidly as it moves inland. Need More Context? 🔎

Scott Jones, owner of Diabolik bookstore in Mount Hawthorn, expressed disappointment with the State Budget, noting no changes in payroll tax or energy credits, and feeling it offered little support for small businesses. He acknowledged potential benefits from broader investments in housing and health but emphasized the increasing challenges of running his retail business amid rising expenses and longer working hours. Need More Context? 🔎

Rita Saffioti, facing a challenging week due to significant cost overruns in government IT projects and concerns over the usability of Metronet railcars, is managing a budget that will increase the state's debt from $28.3 billion to $42.5 billion by 2028-29, despite predicting cash surpluses. Critics highlight that her financial management, buoyed by inflated revenues from iron ore and a favorable GST deal, fails to control rising debt levels, emphasizing her reliance on luck rather...

West Coast captain Oscar Allen will undergo knee surgery, making a return this season unlikely. Struggling with ongoing injuries, he is out of contract at season's end, with Brisbane and Hawthorn as potential suitors, while the Eagles hope to retain him with a three-year offer. Need More Context? 🔎

EV Resources is enhancing its focus on the Los Lirios antimony mine in Mexico by appointing industry veterans Shane Menere and Justin Werner to its board and raising $650,000 to expedite production. The company has shifted its strategy to prioritize Los Lirios after divesting from other projects, amidst rising antimony prices driven by demand in critical sectors. Need More Context? 🔎