# Expensive Degrees, Broken Promises | Sydney News

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-07-18T08:33:40+00:00
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The Job-ready Graduates scheme, launched in 2021, has spiraled out of control—art degrees now cost over $50,000 and double degrees hit $90,000, forcing students like Chith Weliamuna to “eat the cost.” Designed to steer grads into nursing or teaching, it’s instead driving up humanities costs—skills employers desperately need. Student debt is crippling home ownership dreams, making mortgages harder to secure and down payments impossible. With no end date in sight and a major review not expected until 2027, 300,000 students face top-dollar tuition next year. The government’s debt relief efforts feel like drops in the ocean as young Aussies struggle to build futures—education or a home. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b718b817e3ae27a0

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