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Drivers allege Bruce Highway speed camera used for 'revenue raising' Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The trailer-mounted speed camera has become a regular feature on the Bruce Highway, but these drivers claim they've been "unfairly" targeted in a blatant cash grab.
AI-generated resumes making hiring 'incredibly difficult', recruiters say Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
AI-perfected CVs are becoming the norm as more job applicants and employers use artificial intelligence, but recruiters say the technology could be making hiring trickier.
'We need more plastic': Australian recyclers call to stop waste exports Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The soft plastic recycling industry wants more waste to stay here, saying too much material is being sent overseas.Â
'Lung atlas' maps changes to immune cells of kids with cystic fibrosis Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Australian researchers have mapped how lung damage may begin early in life for children with cystic fibrosis, providing new insights that may help reshape future care.
Snowy bosses paid $1.2m in bonuses as hydro project costs spiral Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The renewables project's chief executive, Dennis Barnes, received $323,000 in bonus pay on top of his $1.69 million salary last financial year, while four other senior executives received about $919,000 in "variable pay".
One Nation surfs wave as Labor defends budget Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Before the budget, Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers knew they would be hit by criticism for its broken promises, but they underestimated the extent and ferocity of the backlash.
Treasurer asked to explain productivity impact of tax changes Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The Productivity Commission was not asked to model how changes to capital gains tax would impact Australia's economy. Business groups say Treasurer Jim Chalmers must explain how the government concluded its tax changes would ultimately be a boon to productivity.Â
Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz with new transit regime Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Iran is asserting unprecedented control over the strategically critical waterway, with ships reportedly facing screening processes, transit approvals and potential Bitcoin-backed insurance requirements.
'It's not a secret': Inside the town where people don't exist Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
In a community like no other, what happens when people aren't counted?Â
How women became central to prosecutions over IS slavery Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Australia is the latest country to prosecute its own citizens over Islamic State's system of Yazidi slavery, part of a growing global reckoning over the role some foreign women allegedly played in the atrocities.
ASIO cut counterterrorism funding share to post-9/11 low before Bondi Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Australia's intelligence agencies had cut counterterrorism funding to its lowest share this century before the Bondi massacre, despite warnings that a terrorist attack was probable and that antisemitic violence posed an escalating threat to life.
The hidden codes and Aussie influence in Harry Connick Jr’s new symphony Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Harry Connick Jr’s new symphony, Elaboratio, is filled with musical tributes to his mother Anita. Orchestra Victoria and Australian conductor Jessica Gethin are bringing those memories to life at Carnegie Hall.
Drone show extravaganza to return to Vivid Sydney after year hiatus Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Dazzling drone shows will return to Sydney's largest art and culture festival for the first time since 2024.
ABC Friday news quiz: A pumped-up prince, a grinning sculpture and a stowaway frog Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
You'll be as happy as Prince William when you take this week's quiz, which goes off like a frog in a … bag of lettuce.
Air France and Airbus fined for 2009 crash that killed 228 people Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
France's national airline Air France and Airbus have both been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over a 2009 crash that killed 228 people.
Another group of Australians with IS-links leave camp in Syria for Australia Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The ABC has seen buses carrying the group which left the Al Roj camp on Thursday afternoon local time.
The Mushroom Tapes, Mad Mabel and Memorial Days triumph at book awards Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
In May 2025, Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein, three literary true-crime writers, headed to Erin Patterson's trial. The resulting book just won an Australian Book Industry Award.
Pauline Hanson caught swearing as staffer says 'shut up' to journalist Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Pauline Hanson and her party have again been caught in tense moments with media, with the One Nation leader captured on camera swearing and a staffer telling a journalist to "shut up".
Police arrest man after alleged threats to carry out Bourke St attack Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
A man who allegedly threatened to carry out an incident in Melbourne's Bourke Street tonight has been arrested by police.Â
Nampijinpa Price: 'Extremist ideology' destroying Australian culture Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has denied that she agreed with a podcaster saying Australia should stop 'flooding' Australia with migrants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
News from the BBC World Service
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year. Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures. Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role". Foden and Palmer to miss out on World Cup squad Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White is also set to miss out on the squad, though Ivan Toney and Jordan Henderson are expected to be picked. UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders. NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing. Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership. Teenage boys' sentences for raping lone girls 'too lenient' Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped two girls in separate attacks. Met Police £50m Palantir software deal blocked by London mayor Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir. Emily in Paris to end after sixth season, says Netflix Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Star Lily Collins announces the hit show will end with its upcoming sixth season. I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties. Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government. Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough? Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway. Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open? Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round. Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition. Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned. Why this year's Atlantic hurricane season could produce fewer big storms Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 US forecasters say 2026 is likely to produce fewer named storms than normal but warn it only takes one hurricane to cause devastation, as Ben Rich explains. Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters. Five held in council election fraud investigation Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
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