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Sat, 16 May 2026 14:45:49 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 14:45:49 +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/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. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/tas-spirit-of-tasmania-government-bailout/106683378 Monty Jacka Fri, 15 May 2026 00:54:40 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/tas-spirit-of-tasmania-government-bailout/106683378 Marine Transport Industry State and Territory Government TT-Line says the new surcharge won't be applied to existing bookings. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/donald-trump-xi-jinping-meeting-china-beijing-live-blog/106683246 Patrick Martin, Nelli Saarinen, Iris Zhao, Allyson Horn, Xiaoning Mo, Bang Xiao, and Stephen Dziedzic Fri, 15 May 2026 00:33:57 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/donald-trump-xi-jinping-meeting-china-beijing-live-blog/106683246 World Politics Trade US President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a friendship walk through Zhongnanhai Garden with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-friday-15-may/106680706 Adelaide Miller and Nassim Khadem Thu, 14 May 2026 21:47:27 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-friday-15-may/106680706 Stock Market Financial Markets Currency Company News Business, Economics and Finance Economic Trends and Indicators Cryptocurrency Oil was trading slightly higher in Friday morning trade on news of s US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meeting to discuss the war in the Middle East. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/fuel-saving-tips-to-reduce-petrol-bill/106659498 Gavin McGrath Thu, 14 May 2026 21:06:09 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/fuel-saving-tips-to-reduce-petrol-bill/106659498 Petrol Prices Cost of Living Car Enthusiasm The federal government's National Fuel Security Plan website includes fuel-saving tips. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/nt-musicians-attend-uk-music-festival-the-great-escape/106646694 Anzaya Karim Thu, 14 May 2026 20:54:51 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/nt-musicians-attend-uk-music-festival-the-great-escape/106646694 Music Industry Arts, Culture and Entertainment Indie Music Sally Balfour says the festival is an opportunity for regional musicians to connect with the industry. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/act-federal-budget-funds-road-duplication-traffic-congestion/106679398 Charlie Gore and Harry Frost Thu, 14 May 2026 20:43:14 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/act-federal-budget-funds-road-duplication-traffic-congestion/106679398 Roads Infrastructure Regional Development and Planning William Hovell Drive is one of three Canberra roads currently slated for duplication work. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/lower-commercial-fish-catch-linked-to-seismic-testing/106268904 Danielle Pope Thu, 14 May 2026 20:37:49 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/lower-commercial-fish-catch-linked-to-seismic-testing/106268904 Oil and Gas Fishing and Aquaculture Industry Oceans Air guns towed by a survey vessel produce loud noises that can be used to detect oil and gas below the sea floor. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/strahan-tasmania-ochre-health-general-practitioner-gp/106675176 Sandy Powell Thu, 14 May 2026 20:28:01 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/strahan-tasmania-ochre-health-general-practitioner-gp/106675176 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare and Community Services Industry Doctors and Medical Professionals Public Health Regional Communities Strahan residents Jamie and Gaylene McGuinness have not had a regular GP since 2017. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/south-east-locals-react-to-fracking-moratorium-removal/106677856 Josh Brine, Liz Rymill, and Selina Green Thu, 14 May 2026 20:27:36 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/south-east-locals-react-to-fracking-moratorium-removal/106677856 Oil and Gas Mining Environmental Issues State and Territory Government Agriculture Environmental Policy Anti-fracking protesters at a country cabinet meeting in Mount Gambier last night. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/marulan-gas-project-proposed-expansion-amid-ai-power-demand/106630814 Penny Burfitt Thu, 14 May 2026 20:11:33 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/marulan-gas-project-proposed-expansion-amid-ai-power-demand/106630814 Energy Industry Oil and Gas Energy Australia's 1.4-gigawatt gas-fired power plant has been proposed for Marulan in the Southern Highlands. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/green-light-for-andrew-forrest-exmouth-resort-plans/106678992 Alistair Bates Thu, 14 May 2026 07:19:35 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/green-light-for-andrew-forrest-exmouth-resort-plans/106678992 Regional Development and Planning Tourism and Leisure Industry An artist's impression of the Exmouth resort's hillside villas. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/business-pushes-back-on-coalition-plan-to-cut-migration/106680602 David Taylor Thu, 14 May 2026 07:10:01 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/business-pushes-back-on-coalition-plan-to-cut-migration/106680602 Immigration Economy Budget The Coalition wants to tie migration to housing supply. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/bosistos-new-eucalyptus-oil-distillery-to-triple-production/106678224 Justine Longmore and Warwick Long Thu, 14 May 2026 07:02:14 +0000 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/bosistos-new-eucalyptus-oil-distillery-to-triple-production/106678224 Essential Oil Crops Manufacturing Agriculture Tegan Abbott says the new distillery will help Bosisto's triple its eucalyptus oil production.