Labor’s new bill would cut HELP loans by 20%. But it also risks locking some graduates into a ‘debt treadmill’

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The Albanese governments 20% cut to student debt is the first bill introduced to the new federal parliament. It is clever politics. In the governments first term, the 3 million Australians with a student debt turned high...

Ghosted by a friend? 4 expert tips on how to handle the hurt

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martin-dm/Getty When we talk about ghosting, we usually think it relates to dating. But what happens when youve been ghosted by someone youve known for years your childhood best friend, a parent, a child? These...

I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

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Whether its your first or fourth cold of the season, many Australians are waking up at the moment with a sniffle, a sore throat or feeling more tired than usual. June to August is peak flu season in Australia. There are...

Young Japanese voters embrace right-wing populist parties, leaving the prime minister on the brink

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Japans ruling coalition suffered the widely expected loss of its majority in the July 20 election, as young voters shifted to the populist right. As a result, Shigeru Ishibas prime ministership now hangs in the balance....

Kazuo Ishiguro said he won the Nobel Prize for making people cry – 20 years later, Never Let Me Go should make us angry

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Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield in the film adaptation of Never Let Me Go (2010) IMDB Our cultural touchstone series looks at works that have had a lasting influence. Kazuo Ishiguros Never Let Me Go...

Time to ditch splitting the bill? Shouting a close friend could actually make you happier

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Jose Calsina/Shutterstock When an outing calls for upfront payment, such as admission to the cinema, a play or a theme park, the question of who covers it can shape the tone before the fun even begins. Navigating payment...

Childcare centres will have funding stripped if they’re not ‘up to scratch’. Is this enough?

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Maskot/Getty Images Childcare centres will lose their eligibility for fee subsidies if they dont meet safety standards, according to a new bill introduced to parliament on Wednesday. As Education Minister Jason Clare told...