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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:03:53 +0000 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:03:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Newson1ine@abc.net.au (ABC News) https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/6f61ef606af0bbbcbdaa7c6173a677e2?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=144&cropW=144&xPos=0&yPos=0&width=862&height=862 https://www.abc.net.au https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/bek-condello-doomsday-church-can-you-handle-a-girl-like-me/106901606 Jackson Worthington and David Marchese Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:03:53 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/bek-condello-doomsday-church-can-you-handle-a-girl-like-me/106901606 Cults Christianity Book Publishing Industry Bek Condello says she has not spoken to her mother since leaving their church more than a decade ago. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/tas-housing-in-demand-despite-poor-population-growth-your-say/106915546 Fiona Blackwood Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:20:51 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/tas-housing-in-demand-despite-poor-population-growth-your-say/106915546 Public Housing Rental Housing Cost of Living Housing Construction Industry There is a tsunami of professional opinion pointing to a lift in the official target cash rate on Tuesday, following last week's dramatic rise in inflation. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/sa-government-admits-new-energy-scheme-adds-to-power-prices/106918704 James Wakelin Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:50:54 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/sa-government-admits-new-energy-scheme-adds-to-power-prices/106918704 Cost of Living Electricity Production and Distribution Energy Markets Utilities State and Territory Government The cost of the FERM is passed onto consumers by retailers. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/small-sydney-inner-west-bars-pubs-revitalising-nightlife/106924010 Miriah Davis Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:21:30 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/small-sydney-inner-west-bars-pubs-revitalising-nightlife/106924010 Pubs, Taverns and Bars Hospitality Industry Arts, Culture and Entertainment Taran Howard opened Ravenspur in Enmore in Sydney's inner west last September. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/queensland-cfmeu-inquiry-wrap/106926394 Ciara Jones Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:07:24 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/queensland-cfmeu-inquiry-wrap/106926394 Unions Courts Infrastructure Construction Industry CFMEU leaders Michael Ravbar (left) and Jade Ingham speaking to reporters in 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/jazz-artists-fear-super-changes-impacts-music-scene/106912640 Blake Doyle Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:33:37 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/jazz-artists-fear-super-changes-impacts-music-scene/106912640 Music Industry Superannuation Jazz Music Clarinet artist Andy Firth has played live for more than four decades. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/street-directories-are-nearing-the-end-of-the-road/106883510 Gemma Sapwell Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:18:01 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/street-directories-are-nearing-the-end-of-the-road/106883510 Book Publishing Industry Technology Street directories have defied expectations, lasting longer than publishers expected. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/led-headlights-dazzling-drivers-glare-road-safety/106919228 Gavin McGrath Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:59:41 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/led-headlights-dazzling-drivers-glare-road-safety/106919228 Transport Road Accidents and Incidents Wildlife Traffic Accidents and Incidents Road Trips Transport Industry Car Enthusiasm LED headlights can put out between three and five times more light than the older, sealed-beam types. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/pongamia-tree-aviation-fuel/106893544 Brooke Tindall Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:29:23 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/pongamia-tree-aviation-fuel/106893544 Biofuel Beef Cattle Farming The Lawrie family have been a part of the cattle industry for generations. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/conservative-law-firm-that-took-on-trump-and-won/106921598 Emilia Terzon Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:10:27 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/conservative-law-firm-that-took-on-trump-and-won/106921598 Tariffs Sara Albrecht was the US lawyer in the case that overturned Donald Trump’s tariffs. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/biohacking-anti-aging-science-promise-to-extend-human-lifespan/106923024 Norman Swan, Mary Fallon, Rachel Carbonell, and Lara Sonnenschein Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:30 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/biohacking-anti-aging-science-promise-to-extend-human-lifespan/106923024 Aging Biotechnology Science Technology Biology Business and Industry Regulation Health Wellness People at the biohacking conference climbed into infrared capsules. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-07-19/reflect-orbital-wants-to-sell-sunlight-to-earth/106918866 James Purtill Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:55:12 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-07-19/reflect-orbital-wants-to-sell-sunlight-to-earth/106918866 Space Science and Technology Climate Change Solar Energy Illuminating a patch of ground this brightly for a few minutes would require thousands of satellites. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/us-thrift-chain-savers-arrival-unsettles-geelong-op-shops/106926136 Jonathon Kendall Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:41:25 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/us-thrift-chain-savers-arrival-unsettles-geelong-op-shops/106926136 Retail Industry Community Organisations Charities Hannah Ruge loves northern Geelong's smaller op shops and says Savers won't have a big impact on them. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/india-nuclear-power-ambitions-tarapur-plant/106926796 Lachlan Bennett Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:23:21 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/india-nuclear-power-ambitions-tarapur-plant/106926796 Nuclear Energy Nuclear Issues Nuclear Weapons Renewable Energy World Politics Energy Research Officials tour the recently refurbished nuclear power plant at Tarapur following the approval of a 10-year life extension. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/taco-bell-lettuce-mexico-source-cyclospora-outbreak-us/106931262 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:16:01 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/taco-bell-lettuce-mexico-source-cyclospora-outbreak-us/106931262 Food Safety Diseases and Disorders Food and Beverage Processing Industry Poisoning Consumers have been warned not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/china-stockpiles-of-beef-as-tariffs-kick-in-for-australian-meat/106914748 Matt Brann Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:09:32 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/china-stockpiles-of-beef-as-tariffs-kick-in-for-australian-meat/106914748 Tariffs Beef Cattle Farming Trade China has stockpiles of various commodities including beef. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/liberty-bell-bay-site-remediation-costs-who-pays/106928066 Mackenzie Heard Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:39:28 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/liberty-bell-bay-site-remediation-costs-who-pays/106928066 Mining and Metals Industry State and Territory Government The smelter was a major employer in the region. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/outback-queensland-butcher-shops-closing-lack-of-apprentices/106921512 Abbey Halter, Jay Carstens, and Zara Margolis Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:27:16 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/outback-queensland-butcher-shops-closing-lack-of-apprentices/106921512 Small Businesses Rural and Remote Communities Apprenticeships Guffy Dash says she has been unable to find someone willing to take over the Aramac butchery she manages. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/tasmanian-town-halls-creating-social-community-connection/106604238 Kelsey Reid Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:07:20 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/tasmanian-town-halls-creating-social-community-connection/106604238 Community and Cultural Events Regional Communities Regional Development and Planning Arts Events Dance Community Organisations Human Interest Mental Wellbeing Older People Rowella Community Hall is one of the busiest community halls in Tasmania, with the Tamar Cloggers just one of the groups that use it. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/domain-quarterly-report-shows-sydney-rent-price-drops-increases/106912298 Isabella Ross Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:11:50 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/domain-quarterly-report-shows-sydney-rent-price-drops-increases/106912298 Rental Housing Property Prices Economy A new report reveals rent price decreases for certain suburbs in Sydney. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/ai-music-copyright-training-office-of-ai/106901562 Jackson Worthington and David Marchese Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/ai-music-copyright-training-office-of-ai/106901562 Music Industry AI Government Policy Playlunch are one of a number of Australian artists whose music has been used to train overseas AI models with consent or compensation. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/gulf-nations-building-alternatives-to-strait-of-hormuz/106928846 Alison Xiao Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:46:21 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/gulf-nations-building-alternatives-to-strait-of-hormuz/106928846 Oil and Gas World Politics Unrest, Conflict and War The UAE port of Fujairah was attacked by Iran earlier in the conflict.    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/battery-installation-rates-collapse-solar-coaster-strikes-back/106909726 Daniel Mercer Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:44:20 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/battery-installation-rates-collapse-solar-coaster-strikes-back/106909726 Utilities Environment Renewable Energy The federal government's subsidy scheme has unleashed huge demand for batteries. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/stockland-halls-creeks-development-fast-tracked/106926886 Madeline Grace and Tara Cassidy Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:24:57 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/stockland-halls-creeks-development-fast-tracked/106926886 Urban Development and Planning Housing Construction Industry State and Territory Government The Aura South development is set to deliver up to 12,000 new homes. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/cost-of-living-cities-around-the-world/106929038 Nelli Saarinen Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:21:28 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/cost-of-living-cities-around-the-world/106929038 Cost of Living Property Prices Rental Housing Public Transport Public Health Smoking Alcohol Government Policy Cigarettes in Sydney and Melbourne are the most expensive in the world, a new report shows.