RARE PHOTOS: 5 - The Real Truth

HECS-HELP loans have become unfair for women but there is a way to fix this

The federal government is currently contemplating the biggest overhaul of higher education in a generation. A discussion paper for the Universities Accord, released last week, is asking for suggestions about “what the system should look like in 30 years’ time”.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2023

In new role, Sanders demands answers from Starbucks' Schultz

As the new chairman of the Senate committee that oversees health and labor issues, Vermont Sen_ Bernie Sanders says some corporations “should be nervous.”

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Drug companies brace for chairman Bernie

Sen. Bernie Sanders has long made no secret that he thinks drug companies and health insurers are ripping off Americans. But now he's chairman of the Senate health committee.

Axios · Jan 30, 2023

Congress must listen to working families and overhaul healthcare, minimum wage and education

Americans are united on some of the most important issues facing our country and they want government to address these challenges

The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2023

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants missing out on £1,200 savings boost

The Government will add 50% to the savings of low-income families if they open a special Help to Save account

Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023

Post-pandemic, CDC faces ‘uphill battle’ for backing in new Congress

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky wants to overhaul the agency but needs Congress' help. And she is losing key allies.

Roll Call · Dec 15, 2022

German hostage held in Sahel since 2018 raises hope for Frenchman

A German humanitarian worker held hostage in the Sahel for more than four-and-a-half years has been freed, his organisation said on Saturday. But four other hostages from Western countries are still being held by jihadist groups in the region.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2022

When the ‘good debt’ stopped being good: the fallout and future of rising student loans

As Hecs and Help debts start to weigh on graduates, is it time to rethink our student loan system?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022

Stress and mortgage difficulties as inflation sees student HECS and other HELP debts balloon

As inflation rises, Australians with university debts say they're seeing their repayments evaporate and running into difficulties borrowing for mortgages.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

University fees are poised to change – a new system needs to consider how much courses cost and what graduates can earn

One key change to universities under the Morrison government was the Job-ready Graduates program. Starting in 2021, this significantly increased student fees for humanities degrees, slashed them for nursing and teaching, and moved many other courses up and down.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2022