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HECS
Give them a break: Cutting student debt is a good investment
While Australians should contribute to the cost of their tertiary education, the current system has imposed an unreasonable burden on many young people.
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US Votes 2024
She’s not perfect but, unlike Donald Trump, there is nothing to fear about Kamala Harris
The US election is difficult to predict, but it is clear that the former president is no longer their problem alone. He threatens our world, too.
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HECS
Move to provide relief from crippling student loans is long overdue
Every Australian with a student debt will be relieved to learn the government has finally heeded their distress.
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Sydney councils
Heritage must be balanced with amenity. And amenities
Sydney must be careful not to lose the benefit of the places we try to protect.
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Sydney Water
Water bills to cover price for not keeping up with Sydney development
Sydney Water’s proposed 50 per cent hike in water rates is too big an ask.
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Crime
The NSW Victims Register needs to be more transparent
A system requiring victims of crimes to join a register to learn when their assailants are being considered for release must be reformed.
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COVID inquiry
Review of COVID-19 response suffers from not being wide enough
The first inquiry into the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic delivered some sharp criticisms but lacked the proper scope.
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Scams
Consumer watchdog should name banks most vulnerable to scammers
Bank impersonation scammers have targeted more than 8000 Australians this year, but the ACCC will not reveal the names of the banks.
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National
Queensland election result offers important messages for all parties
Federal Labor MPs are already pointing to Saturday’s result as a case study for how Anthony Albanese can revive his flagging fortunes
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Sustainable fashion
With 200,000 tonnes of clothes in landfill each year, rethink rather than return
The fashion industry can only do so much to reduce its climate impact without the support of its customers.Â
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Wildlife
A downside of the Black Summer bushfire donations windfall
A civil war in the WIRES animal rescue service that attracted millions following the apocalyptic Black Summer puts the charity at risk of losing public goodwill.
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