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The good news is the government plans to cancel $3 billion in student debt. The bad news is indexation will still be high

Every year on June 1, student debt in Australia is indexed to inflation. In 2023, high inflation pushed the indexation rate to 7.1%, the highest since 1990.

Thieves killed Australian surfers for truck: prosecutor

The parents of two Australian brothers presumed killed on a surfing trip in Mexico will identify what are likely to be their bodies that were found in a well.

People want decency from business, not political stunts

Corporations aligning with political causes could do better paying workers, suppliers and taxes fairly while investing in local communities, a survey says.

Canberra CIT to have Australia’s first TAFE Centre of Excellence

The Canberra Institute of Technology will host Australia’s first TAFE Electric Vehicle (EV) Centre of Excellence.

HECS debts worth $3b to be wiped under relief measure

About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling with a cost of living crisis.

Finding savings in budget getting ‘harder’: Labor

The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation.

Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

No change in the official cash rate is expected this week, with the Reserve Bank's reaction to a stronger inflation print the main point of interest.

Mexico bodies likely missing Australians: official

Three bodies found in Mexico are likely to belong to two Australian brothers and a US friend who went missing in the area last week, local authorities say.

Road Safety Week 2024: Drive so other Canberrans survive

National Road Safety Week (5 to 12 May) provides an opportunity for people to recommit to being safe drivers, minister Chris Steel says.

Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers

Mexican authorities have found three bodies on Baja Peninsula, where two Australian brothers and a friend went missing.

Floods in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi kill 14

Fourteen people are dead after torrential rains triggered flooding and landslides in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province.

Anxiety clinic calms children before medical procedures

A pre-surgery anxiety clinic in Brisbane has been working to calm worried children before they undergo medical tests or procedures.

Downpours prompt flash flood warning in saturated NSW

After a week of heavy rain, a severe weather warning is in place in NSW for more downpours that could cause flash flooding.

Body located in search for missing man near Cooma NSW

A body has been located during the search for 77-year-old man, John Lockyer (also known as Tony) who was reported missing at Cooma earlier this week, NSW Police reports today.

Fit the Bill: ACT education – Your input needed

Of concern in recent years has been the decrease in basic literacy and numeracy skills.

In a galaxy far, far away, there was a Canberra Jedi

May the fourth is special at Canberra Daily because we have a bona fide Jedi in our office - art director Phoebe Yiamkiati – and not only has she wielded a light saber in a Star Wars film, heartthrob actor Ewan McGregor called her “gorgeous”. True story. 

Canberra man extradited and charged after allegedly threatening to kill woman

A 25-year-old Canberra man has been extradited to the ACT from South Australia to face multiple family violence charges. About 11am, Tuesday 2 April, police allege the man committed a serious family violence...

Angry PM slams bail decision for ex-detainee on charges

A decision by federal prosecutors not to oppose bail for a released detainee before an alleged assault was not common sense, Anthony Albanese says.

Man arrested after unprovoked assault in Canberra hotel

A 36-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an alleged unprovoked assault last night. 

ANU: Australians want more power for local governments

Two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new study from the ANU.

Dr Juliet Lucy appointed as new Presidential Member of the ACAT

Dr Juliet Lucy has been appointed as a new Presidential Member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). She will commence her seven-year appointment on 21 May. Dr Lucy brings a wealth...

Five new public homes in Canberra’s Inner North

Five new energy efficient and accessible public homes have been built in the ACT's Inner North, replacing two outdated dwellings.

Calwell man charged with multiple family violence offences

A 46-year-old Calwell man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today in relation to multiple alleged family violence offences. 

‘Not kicking the can’: PM flags more on male violence

More government action to combat domestic violence is on the table, after a $925 million fund to help women escape violent situations earned a mixed reaction.

Woolies CEO says customers struggling to make ends meet

Customer shopping patterns have shifted since the start of the year as rents rise and Australians seek savings, Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci says.

UPDATE: No offences committed during knife incident in Woden

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly produced a knife while interacting with a security guard at Woden yesterday.

Pedal Power ACT calls for government to reprioritise funding

In its budget submission, cycling advocacy group Pedal Power ACT has called for the ACT Government to fund active travel infrastructure.

Apply for ACT Government’s Community Garden Grants

The ACT Government has launched another round of the Community Garden Grants program; $100,000 funding is available.

ACT Greens: Public transport policy

The ACT Greens have released their transport policy for October’s election – including buses running every 20 minutes on weekdays.

ACT Government releases literacy and numeracy report

Minister Yvette Berry has released the Final Report of the Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel, and accepted its recommendations.
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