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A-HELP to provide services at doorstep of livestock farmers

Minister for Animal Husbandry J. Chinchurani will inaugurate A-HELP (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production), a scheme being implemented with financial assistance from the Union government, here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Tumult and transformation: the story of Australian universities over the past 30 years

The Universities Accord has been billed as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to “reimagine” Australian higher education and plan for the future over a “30-year horizon”.

The Conversation

Canberra university students 'blindsided' by $72,000 degree

University of Canberra insists students knew of a fee hike for three years.

The Canberra Times

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Help! Beatles icon Paul McCartney’s missing bass guitar could be ‘worth £10m’

Hundreds contact appeal in 24 hours after hashtag #tracingthebass was set up to help track it down

Evening Standard

A Quick Explainer On What The HECS Is Going On With The New Repayment Threshold

The ATO has announced a new HECS-HELP repayment threshold meaning changes to what you'll have to repay this financial year.

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Survivors of trafficking urge A.P. government to help them through community-based rehabilitation

Victims of human trafficking have said that they were facing much stigma in society after being rescued and appealed to the government to provide financial aid through community-based rehabilitation and educate their children.

The Hindu

Health deadlines pile up as Congress adjourns for August - Roll Call

Lawmakers face 11 legislative days in September to reauthorize a number of key health programs set to expire.

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Calculating How Much HECS Debt Barbie Would Have If She Studied For All Of Her Jobs In Aus

Might have to wait a few more years for that Dreamhouse.

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The Job-ready Graduates scheme for uni fees is on the chopping block – but what will replace it?

On Wednesday, Education Minister Jason Clare released a much-anticipated report on universities. This is the interim report of the Universities Accord review.

The Conversation

Soaring student debt sparks call for policy reset

Australia's 30-year-old student debt system needs a refresh to ensure people aren't discouraged from higher education, a major review has found

AAP

Australian universities report finds quality of education eroded by ‘long-term underfunding’

New report reveals 83% of respondents are concerned universities’ focus on profit is undermining education standards

The Guardian - AU

Ask the Expert: HELP debt? What to consider and prioritise when paying off uni fees

Many students’ HELP debt is rising fast even if they are making repayments. For those that have a debt, here are a few things to consider.

The New Daily

Belfast men to hold Full Monty event in aid of Cost of Living support group

The show in East Belfast will be in aid of Cost of Living charity Help is at Hand for those in Need NI

Belfast Live

Education minister open to changes on how indexation applies to HECS-HELP debt

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has left the door open for changes to how HECS-HELP debts are paid back, including how indexation is applied to the original debt.

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Republican senator sparks laughter as he tells witness: ‘I don’t want reality!’

Markwayne Mullin again makes headlines for his conduct in a committee hearing

The New Daily

HELP: Inflation brings shock rise to student loans

The Education Minister says the formula used to adjust student loan balances for inflation will be considered in a review of higher education.

ABC News

Student debt indexation to have lifelong impacts on Australians' borrowing capacity

For the past decade, student debts have increased by about 2 per cent a year on average, but tomorrow they will rise by a massive 7.1 per cent. The consequences of increased debt will affect graduates for decades.

AAP

Last day for grads to dodge huge HECS debt hike

Australians are being urged to pay off as much student debt as they can ahead of May 25, before rising inflation causes HELP loan balances to skyrocket.

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Thinking of paying off your HECS debt before indexation? The ATO says you better do it today

More than 3 million Australians will have their HECS-HELP debts indexed at 7.1 per cent come June 1.

The Independent UK

Help to Save scheme extended until April 2025

More than 359,200 people have opened savings accounts since its launch in September 2018, HM Revenue and Customs said.

ABC News

Voluntary HELP debt repayments soar ahead of major indexation rise

Thousands of people are making voluntary contributions to their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts ahead of the 7.1 per cent jump in indexation on June 1.

Newcastle Herald

Help at hand at university to ease HSC stress for Hunter students

Help is at hand for high school students doing the HSC as the University of Newcastle (UON) launches its Early Entry Program.

The Guardian - AU

MPs push to ease student debt burdens as record Help loan indexation looms

Proposal to abolish indexation projected to cost up to $1.3bn as MPs and students say higher education loan scheme is ‘no longer fit for purpose’

Pedestrian.tv

I Got My Numbers Boyfriend To Explain Exactly Why HELP Debts Are Increasing By 7.1%

HECS debts. HELP debts. Indexation. Consumer price indexes. INFLATION. Some of us didn’t go to school for maths and numbers, so the mere sight of such mathematical words causes our brains to shut down faster than MilkRun on a Tuesday in April. And so, I called up my engineer boyfriend…

The Guardian - AU

Millions of Australians face higher Help and Hecs debts: see how inflation will change your student loan repayments

See how indexation affects a higher education debt over 10 years using actual payment thresholds

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