President Joe Biden speaks about student loan forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, … [+] Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)With President Biden’s signature student loan forgiveness program blocked by federal courts, millions of borrowers remain in stuck in limbo.Biden’s one-time student loan cancellation plan would wipe out $10,000 … Read more
Gippsland women's cricket bat maker Clare Johnston providing options for female athletesFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyWhen women go searching for a cricket bat, they often find they have fewer options than their male counterparts, but a Gippsland bat maker hopes to change that.Clare Johnston has played cricket since she was … Read more
The Loop: Energy relief plan set to pass, 'Christmas asteroid' heading near Earth, twisters in US, and Ellen's dancing DJ dies — as it happenedFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyThis is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's news as it happens.To leave a comment on the blog, please log in … Read more
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New Zealand pacer Adam Milne on Monday pulled out of the white-ball tours of India and Pakistan due to lack of preparation.Milne finished the recent home series against India with a tight hamstring and subsequently had his return delayed for the Wellington Firebirds, missing two Ford Trophy matches in December. Despite playing the first two … Read more
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A number of measures introduced by the Albanese government are coming to effect from today, including savings on childcare, cheaper medicine and 180,000 fee-free TAFE spots.Millions of Australians will receive an increase in welfare payments as a welcome start to 2023. Read MoreOur Apps source
On this day in 1992, 22-year-old Shane Warne stepped into the international cricket arena. This bowler from Victoria made his debut for Australia against India during a Test match back in January 1992.Warne did not have a debut that matched the heroics that he delivered for Aussies on regular basis and one would have never … Read more
In Avatar, the fictional language Na’vi is built on a painstakingly detailed world.For big fans of James Cameron’s Avatar, the 13-year wait between the original and this year’s sequel probably felt near interminable. But die-hard fans might have counted with a bit more agony and say it’s actually been vomrra zìsìt, or “15 years.”I’m not … Read more
Alan Pratzel, former chief disciplinary counsel, speaks at a disciplinary hearing at the St. Louis County Courthouse on April 11, 2022 (Pool photo via T.L. Witt).Most Missourians have never heard of Alan Pratzel or the system he led for 15 years.To lawyers in Missouri, however, Pratzel was often considered the profession’s top cop. But that’s not … Read more