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Sun, 17 May 2026 02:54:54 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 02:54:54 +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/2026-05-17/pokemon-cards-fuelling-crime-against-melbourne-businesses/106669090 Erielle Sudario Sun, 17 May 2026 02:54:54 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/pokemon-cards-fuelling-crime-against-melbourne-businesses/106669090 Hobbies Burglary Small Businesses Crime Alex Balykov is a trading card shop owner in Hughesdale, who started his business a few months ago. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/qantas-plane-diverted-after-passenger-bites-flight-attendant/106689164 Sun, 17 May 2026 02:19:14 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/qantas-plane-diverted-after-passenger-bites-flight-attendant/106689164 Air Transport Industry The passenger involved has been barred from travelling with Qantas in future. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/beyond-the-kitchen-gives-migrant-women-cooking-skills-and-more/106684492 Mya Kordic and Lucy Martin Sun, 17 May 2026 01:32:01 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/beyond-the-kitchen-gives-migrant-women-cooking-skills-and-more/106684492 Women Hospitality Industry Immigration The women refine their cooking skills, while getting the chance to share it with others through opportunities like catering.  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/carnarvon-tourist-operators-call-for-more-opportunities/106675912 Rachel Hagan Sun, 17 May 2026 01:03:59 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/carnarvon-tourist-operators-call-for-more-opportunities/106675912 Tourism and Leisure Industry Small Businesses Regional Communities Travel and Tourism Cyclone Narelle and high fuel costs have negatively impacted tourism in Carnarvon. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/sydney-lawyer-lives-in-van-due-to-mortgage-stress/106629820 Nakita Jager Sat, 16 May 2026 23:28:13 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/sydney-lawyer-lives-in-van-due-to-mortgage-stress/106629820 Mortgages Property Prices Human Interest Cost of Living Phoebe Macdougall enjoys life on the road, and visits a number of campsites every year. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/tasmania-ross-dark-sky-accreditation-tourism/106620330 Mackenzie Archer Sat, 16 May 2026 22:24:10 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/tasmania-ross-dark-sky-accreditation-tourism/106620330 Tourism and Leisure Industry Space Travel and Tourism If successful, Ross will be the first town in Tasmanian to be accredited by Dark Sky International. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/wine-oversupply-to-fuel-demand-petrol-cars-high-prices/106638346 Timu King Sat, 16 May 2026 21:30:26 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/wine-oversupply-to-fuel-demand-petrol-cars-high-prices/106638346 Biofuel Viticulture Energy Industry While wine cannot be used as fuel, distilling it could provide a source of biofuel for cars. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/saturday-auctions-after-budget-tax-reforms-first-home-buyer-bids/106688408 Selina Bryan Sat, 16 May 2026 21:06:57 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/saturday-auctions-after-budget-tax-reforms-first-home-buyer-bids/106688408 Housing Policy Tax Business, Economics and Finance Housing Construction Industry Government and Politics Economic Trends and Indicators One auctioneer says younger buyers are "up and about" in response to the government's tax reforms. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/nsw-government-grant-aboriginal-led-sea-urchin-enterprise/106627704 Vanessa Milton and Toby Hemmings Sat, 16 May 2026 21:04:05 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/nsw-government-grant-aboriginal-led-sea-urchin-enterprise/106627704 Fishing and Aquaculture Industry Cultural Identity Environmental Impacts Pests Marine Biology Indigenous Culture Climate Change Walbunja divers John and Denzel Carriage were facing jail time for cultural fishing. https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-17/china-turns-off-sulphuric-acid-supply/106682704 Megan Hughes Sat, 16 May 2026 20:33:06 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-17/china-turns-off-sulphuric-acid-supply/106682704 Chemical Industry Textile Industry Fertilisers - Horticulture Trade Manufacturing Agricultural Chemicals LoomTex relies on multiple types of acid in its production process. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/energy-efficiency-standards-for-nsw-renters/106669248 Justin Huntsdale Sat, 16 May 2026 20:02:50 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/energy-efficiency-standards-for-nsw-renters/106669248 Renewable Energy Rental Housing Batteries Electric Vehicles Robin Sands has installed portable solar at his unit and charges his electric vehicle at home. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/spilling-the-tea-on-love-lust-and-everything-in-between/106686286 Sat, 16 May 2026 19:35:45 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/spilling-the-tea-on-love-lust-and-everything-in-between/106686286 People With Disability Disability Access Sex Work Sexuality Jacqueline Tedmanson, aka Diana Divine, five months pregnant, still burlesque dancing and showing how mobility aids can be really sexy.  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/islamic-financing-housing-and-interest-rates/106541806 Raihanah Rasum Sat, 16 May 2026 19:23:23 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/islamic-financing-housing-and-interest-rates/106541806 Banking Ethical Investment Islam Wildan Al Hazmi says he chose Islamic financing for "peace of mind". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/bangkok-train-crash-killes-eight-injures-35/106688532 Anna Cox Sat, 16 May 2026 14:45:49 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/bangkok-train-crash-killes-eight-injures-35/106688532 Rail Accidents and Incidents Transport Accidents and Incidents Accidents and Emergency Incidents Trains Rail Transport Industry Emergency Services The train is seen slamming into the side of the bus then pushing it into oncoming traffic. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/water-bank-project-kalgoorlie-boulder-misses-out-federal-budget/106674432 Jarrod Lucas and Ivo da Silva Sat, 16 May 2026 02:56:22 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/water-bank-project-kalgoorlie-boulder-misses-out-federal-budget/106674432 Water Supply Federal Government Budget Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Australia's biggest outback city with a population of about 30,000 people.   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/farmers-left-in-limbo-as-100m-in-inland-rail-land-sits-idle/106682610 Brandon Long Sat, 16 May 2026 01:57:07 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/farmers-left-in-limbo-as-100m-in-inland-rail-land-sits-idle/106682610 Rail Transport Industry Federal Government Agriculture Tim Durre grows crops for hay at his farm in Charlton, Queensland. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/fatal-bus-crash-gumlu-safety-advocate-calls-for-overhaul/106684772 Tara Cassidy, Bryn Wakefield, and Chloe Chomicki Fri, 15 May 2026 20:41:19 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/fatal-bus-crash-gumlu-safety-advocate-calls-for-overhaul/106684772 Road Accidents and Incidents Road Transport Industry Police The large coach crashed at Gumlu, between Townsville and Bowen, after 4pm on Thursday. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/federal-budget-aviation-consumer-protections/106665266 Kristy Sexton-McGrath Fri, 15 May 2026 20:02:41 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/federal-budget-aviation-consumer-protections/106665266 Budget Travel and Tourism Consumer Protection Western Australian mum Rohan Young was disappointed to find her flight to Sydney was cancelled via a news article. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/community-opposed-to-tarago-waste-to-energy-plan-in-regional-nsw/106683806 Kelly Fuller Fri, 15 May 2026 08:35:55 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/community-opposed-to-tarago-waste-to-energy-plan-in-regional-nsw/106683806 Recycling and Waste Management Energy Industry Energy Policy Local Government State and Territory Parliament Communities Community members and witnesses were staunch in their opposition to the waste-to-energy plant at the parliamentary inquiry hearing. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/shepparton-shoplifters-retail-crime-dedicated-victoria-police/106682712 Charmaine Manuel and Andrew Mangelsdorf Fri, 15 May 2026 07:47:31 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/shepparton-shoplifters-retail-crime-dedicated-victoria-police/106682712 Police Crime Retail Industry Police have launched a new focused operation on retail theft in Shepparton. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/victorian-government-settles-teacher-wages-dispute/106684434 Melissa Brown Fri, 15 May 2026 05:55:47 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/victorian-government-settles-teacher-wages-dispute/106684434 Teachers Unions Industrial Relations Teachers cheer during speeches at the strike rally in Melbourne. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/coalition-tax-plan-could-cost-more-than-suggested/106685090 Tom Crowley Fri, 15 May 2026 05:04:24 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/coalition-tax-plan-could-cost-more-than-suggested/106685090 Federal Government Government and Politics Federal Parliament Economy Budget Tax Liberals Angus Taylor has announced a plan to index tax brackets if elected. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/additional-pay-deal-struck-for-liberty-bell-bay-workers/106684144 Sandy Powell Fri, 15 May 2026 04:07:56 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/additional-pay-deal-struck-for-liberty-bell-bay-workers/106684144 Mining and Metals Industry A delegation from the Australian Workers Union (AWU) travelled to Canberra last week to agitate for additional support for the smelter's workforce. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/push-to-overturn-fracking-ban-halted/106684692 Fri, 15 May 2026 03:42:01 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/push-to-overturn-fracking-ban-halted/106684692 Oil and Gas State and Territory Government Energy Industry An onshore drilling operation in the Otway Basin. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/federal-court-rejects-cattle-industry-live-export-appeal/106676042 Matt Brann and Joanna Prendergast Fri, 15 May 2026 02:07:50 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/federal-court-rejects-cattle-industry-live-export-appeal/106676042 Courts Beef Cattle Farming Animal Cruelty Trade Australia's cattle industry has lost its appeal over the impact of the live export ban.