The federal government in Australia has eliminated $3 billion in HECS-HELP debt by changing how indexation is calculated, resulting in former students with an average debt of $27,000 receiving a credit of around $1200. Legislation passed the Senate to backdate the indexation change to June 2023, providing refunds to those who paid off their debt in 2023 or 2024. The Albanese government plans to further reduce student debt if Labor wins the upcoming federal election, with an average graduate expected to have $5520 wiped from their outstanding loan, impacting various income-contingent student loans.
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Browning keen to show young pups who’s the sprint boss
Veteran sprinter Rohan Browning won the Australian national 100m title in Perth with a personal best time of 10.01 seconds, narrowly defeating 21-year-old Lachie Kennedy. Despite recent injury challenges, Browning expressed optimism about his future, aiming to break the 10-second barrier and compete in the 2028 Olympics. He emphasized his readiness to reclaim his status in Australian sprinting, highlighting that these years are crucial for his peak performance and asserting his position among the emerging...
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