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  1. New move to change SA's abortion laws to go before state parliament
    By Thomas Kelsall and Kathryn Bermingham

    South Australia's parliament is set to debate restricting abortion access for the third time in less than two years, with One Nation's breakthrough election result meaning the laws could pass the upper house.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/bil

    #Abortion #PregnancyandChildbirth #Laws #Health #StateandTerritoryParliament #StateandTerritoryGovernment #ThomasKelsall #KathrynBermingham

  2. Government businesses defy premier's call for transparency
    By Lucy MacDonald

    Tasmanian government-owned businesses or companies are being threatened with legislation to force them to disclose right-to-information documents publicly after nine of them failed to respond to the premier's request.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/tas

    #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #LucyMacDonald

  3. 'Numbers don't add up': Union slams ACT plan to boost paramedics, firefighters
    By Lois Maskiell

    The ACT government has unveiled a $94.3 million emergency services package, but the union says it still falls short by about 50 staff needed to prevent future station closures.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/act

    #Police #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Budget #LoisMaskiell

  4. Power network's $10 million plan to combat SA's repeated regional blackouts
    By Arj Ganesan

    SA Power Networks is investing about $10 million to combat insulator pollution, which has been linked to repeated power outages across regional South Australia over summer.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/sa-

    #Utilities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EnergyIndustry #ArjGanesan

  5. Power network's $10 million plan to combat SA's repeated regional blackouts
    By Arj Ganesan

    SA Power Networks is investing about $10 million to combat insulator pollution, which has been linked to repeated power outages across regional South Australia over summer.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/sa-

    #Utilities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EnergyIndustry #ArjGanesan

  6. Power network's $10 million plan to combat SA's repeated regional blackouts
    By Arj Ganesan

    SA Power Networks is investing about $10 million to combat insulator pollution, which has been linked to repeated power outages across regional South Australia over summer.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/sa-

    #Utilities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EnergyIndustry #ArjGanesan

  7. Power network's $10 million plan to combat SA's repeated regional blackouts
    By Arj Ganesan

    SA Power Networks is investing about $10 million to combat insulator pollution, which has been linked to repeated power outages across regional South Australia over summer.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/sa-

    #Utilities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EnergyIndustry #ArjGanesan

  8. Power network's $10 million plan to combat SA's repeated regional blackouts
    By Arj Ganesan

    SA Power Networks is investing about $10 million to combat insulator pollution, which has been linked to repeated power outages across regional South Australia over summer.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/sa-

    #Utilities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EnergyIndustry #ArjGanesan

  9. Anger as 140-year-old flour mill walls demolished to build hotel despite outcry
    By Samuel O'Brien and Elyse Armanini

    In the face of protests, the remnants of a historic flour mill in Mount Gambier are now a pile of crumbled stone. The site will be developed into a multi-storey hotel complex and townhouses.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/his

    #RegionalDevelopmentandPlanning #History #MonumentandHeritageSite #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #SamuelOBrien #ElyseArmanini

  10. It's time for Eric Abetz to tackle Tasmania's debt. How far will he go?
    By Josh Duggan

    The lead-up to state budget day is normally a time for flashy funding announcements. But as Tasmania stares down the barrel of $7 billion of debt, things are looking a bit bleaker.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/tas

    #Budget #StateandTerritoryGovernment #CostofLiving #JoshDuggan

  11. National Trust SA faces inquiry motion amid $230,000 property dispute
    By George Yankovich and Samuel O'Brien

    Another National of Trust South Australia branch goes public about its financial dispute with the high-profile heritage group, as the state opposition announces it will refer members' concerns to a parliamentary committee.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/mil

    #MonumentandHeritageSite #Volunteering #CommunityOrganisations #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GeorgeYankovich #SamuelOBrien

  12. Free public transport could revive Sydney's live music scene, inquiry hears
    By Nandini Dhir

    An inquiry into the state of live music in NSW hears from industry stakeholders looking to service younger audiences sprawled across Greater Sydney.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/ind

    #MusicIndustry #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Entertainment #NandiniDhir

  13. After another fatal shark attack, experts say risk can never be eliminated
    By Nicolas Perpitch

    The approach to tackling shark attacks has changed dramatically since the 2013 catch-and-kill policy, with a focus on shark tagging and tracking. But it's never enough to stop fatal attacks.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/how

    #SharkAttacks #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Oceans #NicolasPerpitch

  14. SA premier plays down social media posts attempting to reveal his home address

    SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has played down social media posts attempting to reveal his home address in the aftermath of hundreds of trees being removed for the $45 million North Adelaide Golf Course.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/pre

    #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Golf #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning

  15. PM 'confident' about Whyalla amid work to bring furnace 'back to life'

    Anthony Albanese says he remains "very confident" in the future of steelmaking in Whyalla, and says the federal government is "continuing to work" with lead producer Nyrstar to secure its operations in Port Pirie and Hobart.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/pri

    #Steel #StateandTerritoryGovernment #FederalStateIssues

  16. Bid to reopen Albany hydrotherapy pool rejected
    By Atlas Cook

    The WA health minister rejects recommissioning Albany's public hydrotherapy pool despite a feasibility study saying there is a justifiable cause to do so.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/alb

    #PublicHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentFunding #AgingPopulation #Aging #AtlasCook

  17. Bid to reopen Albany hydrotherapy pool rejected
    By Atlas Cook

    The WA health minister rejects recommissioning Albany's public hydrotherapy pool despite a feasibility study saying there is a justifiable cause to do so.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/alb

    #PublicHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentFunding #AgingPopulation #Aging #AtlasCook

  18. Bid to reopen Albany hydrotherapy pool rejected
    By Atlas Cook

    The WA health minister rejects recommissioning Albany's public hydrotherapy pool despite a feasibility study saying there is a justifiable cause to do so.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/alb

    #PublicHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentFunding #AgingPopulation #Aging #AtlasCook

  19. Bid to reopen Albany hydrotherapy pool rejected
    By Atlas Cook

    The WA health minister rejects recommissioning Albany's public hydrotherapy pool despite a feasibility study saying there is a justifiable cause to do so.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/alb

    #PublicHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentFunding #AgingPopulation #Aging #AtlasCook

  20. Ex-Labor powerbroker's warning amid NDIS cuts
    By Nas Campanella and Evan Young

    A former NSW Labor powerbroker and state disability minister pivotal in advocating for the establishment of the NDIS has warned against rushing through sweeping changes to the scheme.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/joh

    #Disabilities #PeopleWithDisability #FederalGovernment #StateandTerritoryGovernment #NasCampanella #EvanYoung

  21. Developer cash flows to Qld politicians as donation ban overturned
    By Liam Walsh

    More than $170,000 in donations from developers has been given to Queensland state politicians since laws banning developer donations were overturned in March.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/dev

    #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #StateandTerritoryParliament #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #LiamWalsh

  22. Steel and lead are facing trial by fire in SA's regional cities
    By Thomas Kelsall

    The South Australian government has put all its chips on the table for the Whyalla steelworks and Port Pirie lead smelter. The next six months will be critical.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/cri

    #Steel #MiningandMetalsIndustry #Lead #Manufacturing #StateandTerritoryGovernment #ThomasKelsall

  23. Six shops ordered to shut under new illegal tobacco laws
    By Pip Waller and Andrew Williams

    More than 140,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized and six stores ordered to close down, days after Western Australia's new tobacco laws came into force.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/six

    #Smoking #Vaping #Health #StateandTerritoryGovernment #PipWaller #AndrewWilliams

  24. Six shops ordered to shut under new illegal tobacco laws
    By Pip Waller and Andrew Williams

    More than 140,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized and six stores ordered to close down, days after Western Australia's new tobacco laws came into force.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/six

    #Smoking #Vaping #Health #StateandTerritoryGovernment #PipWaller #AndrewWilliams

  25. Six shops ordered to shut under new illegal tobacco laws
    By Pip Waller and Andrew Williams

    More than 140,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized and six stores ordered to close down, days after Western Australia's new tobacco laws came into force.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/six

    #Smoking #Vaping #Health #StateandTerritoryGovernment #PipWaller #AndrewWilliams

  26. Six shops ordered to shut under new illegal tobacco laws
    By Pip Waller and Andrew Williams

    More than 140,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized and six stores ordered to close down, days after Western Australia's new tobacco laws came into force.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/six

    #Smoking #Vaping #Health #StateandTerritoryGovernment #PipWaller #AndrewWilliams

  27. Six shops ordered to shut under new illegal tobacco laws
    By Pip Waller and Andrew Williams

    More than 140,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized and six stores ordered to close down, days after Western Australia's new tobacco laws came into force.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/six

    #Smoking #Vaping #Health #StateandTerritoryGovernment #PipWaller #AndrewWilliams

  28. Major highways left in the dark as copper theft surges in Queensland
    By Tobi Loftus

    The practice is costing Queensland ratepayers millions of dollars in repairs, and leading to widespread outages to lighting, communications and community sporting facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/que

    #Vandalism #Crime #CrimePrevention #Police #LocalGovernment #StateandTerritoryGovernment #TobiLoftus

  29. Major highways left in the dark as copper theft surges in Queensland
    By Tobi Loftus

    The practice is costing Queensland ratepayers millions of dollars in repairs, and leading to widespread outages to lighting, communications and community sporting facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/que

    #Vandalism #Crime #CrimePrevention #Police #LocalGovernment #StateandTerritoryGovernment #TobiLoftus

  30. Major highways left in the dark as copper theft surges in Queensland
    By Tobi Loftus

    The practice is costing Queensland ratepayers millions of dollars in repairs, and leading to widespread outages to lighting, communications and community sporting facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/que

    #Vandalism #Crime #CrimePrevention #Police #LocalGovernment #StateandTerritoryGovernment #TobiLoftus

  31. Major highways left in the dark as copper theft surges in Queensland
    By Tobi Loftus

    The practice is costing Queensland ratepayers millions of dollars in repairs, and leading to widespread outages to lighting, communications and community sporting facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/que

    #Vandalism #Crime #CrimePrevention #Police #LocalGovernment #StateandTerritoryGovernment #TobiLoftus

  32. Major highways left in the dark as copper theft surges in Queensland
    By Tobi Loftus

    The practice is costing Queensland ratepayers millions of dollars in repairs, and leading to widespread outages to lighting, communications and community sporting facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/que

    #Vandalism #Crime #CrimePrevention #Police #LocalGovernment #StateandTerritoryGovernment #TobiLoftus

  33. Will drastic NDIS overhaul repeat the mistakes of the past?
    By Evan Young and Nas Campanella

    The states are once again on the hook for disability services due to the Commonwealth's drastic NDIS cuts. Can the mistakes of the past be avoided?

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/wil

    #Disabilities #PeopleWithDisability #GovernmentandPolitics #StateandTerritoryGovernment #FederalGovernment #Budget #EvanYoung #NasCampanella

  34. 'Grossly incompetent': Action taken against rogue MP after online outburst
    By Alexander Lewis

    Contempt proceedings have been launched against Mark Latham after he attacked a tribunal that found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed another state MP.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/con

    #Courts #StateandTerritoryGovernment #AlexanderLewis

  35. 'Grossly incompetent': Action taken against rogue MP after online outburst
    By Alexander Lewis

    Contempt proceedings have been launched against Mark Latham after he attacked a tribunal that found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed another state MP.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/con

    #Courts #StateandTerritoryGovernment #AlexanderLewis

  36. 'Grossly incompetent': Action taken against rogue MP after online outburst
    By Alexander Lewis

    Contempt proceedings have been launched against Mark Latham after he attacked a tribunal that found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed another state MP.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/con

    #Courts #StateandTerritoryGovernment #AlexanderLewis

  37. 'Grossly incompetent': Action taken against rogue MP after online outburst
    By Alexander Lewis

    Contempt proceedings have been launched against Mark Latham after he attacked a tribunal that found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed another state MP.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/con

    #Courts #StateandTerritoryGovernment #AlexanderLewis

  38. 'Grossly incompetent': Action taken against rogue MP after online outburst
    By Alexander Lewis

    Contempt proceedings have been launched against Mark Latham after he attacked a tribunal that found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed another state MP.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/con

    #Courts #StateandTerritoryGovernment #AlexanderLewis

  39. Fracking ban rethink on back-burner — but is it delaying the inevitable?
    By Leah MacLennan

    The SA government argues South East fracking would help unlock gas reserves at a time of limited supply — but it's a move that's vehemently opposed by many in the local community.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/fra

    #OilandGas #StateandTerritoryGovernment #LeahMacLennan

  40. Fracking ban rethink on back-burner — but is it delaying the inevitable?
    By Leah MacLennan

    The SA government argues South East fracking would help unlock gas reserves at a time of limited supply — but it's a move that's vehemently opposed by many in the local community.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/fra

    #OilandGas #StateandTerritoryGovernment #LeahMacLennan

  41. Fracking ban rethink on back-burner — but is it delaying the inevitable?
    By Leah MacLennan

    The SA government argues South East fracking would help unlock gas reserves at a time of limited supply — but it's a move that's vehemently opposed by many in the local community.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/fra

    #OilandGas #StateandTerritoryGovernment #LeahMacLennan

  42. Fracking ban rethink on back-burner — but is it delaying the inevitable?
    By Leah MacLennan

    The SA government argues South East fracking would help unlock gas reserves at a time of limited supply — but it's a move that's vehemently opposed by many in the local community.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/fra

    #OilandGas #StateandTerritoryGovernment #LeahMacLennan

  43. Fracking ban rethink on back-burner — but is it delaying the inevitable?
    By Leah MacLennan

    The SA government argues South East fracking would help unlock gas reserves at a time of limited supply — but it's a move that's vehemently opposed by many in the local community.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/fra

    #OilandGas #StateandTerritoryGovernment #LeahMacLennan

  44. Property developer bids $50,000 donation for lunch with deputy premier
    By Liam Walsh and Jack McKay

    The developer, David Trask, made the successful bid as a donation at lunch on Friday for the ruling LNP, held at the Brisbane Convention Centre and dubbed "Delivering for Queensland Industry Update".

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/pro

    #PoliticalDonations #StateandTerritoryGovernment #PoliticalParties #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #LiamWalsh #JackMcKay