澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-05-20（在线收听）

The government has imposed a curfew across much of Thailand as fires continue to rage in Bangkok. Yesterday, troops stormed a blockade set up by anti-government protesters and the rest of red-shirt leaders. More than 40 people have died in political violence over the past week.

A 49-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the murder of Sydney nurse Michelle Beets. The man was arrested at his Lane Cove unit in order to supply the police with a

sample of his DNA. No charges have been laid.

The political future of Queensland Liberal MP Michael Johnson could be decided today. Mr. Johnson will meet the Liberal National Party state executive to answer questions about his business dealings. He's accused of trying to receive kickbacks from a coal deal and could be thrown out of the party. Mr. Johnson rejected the allegations.

The Australian head of Rio Tinto will meet Treasury officials today to discuss the proposed new super profits tax. Rio Tinto says it wants to negotiate on all aspects, so the Government's plans to introduce a 40 per cent tax on the resources sector. BHP Billiton is due to meet Treasury officials tomorrow.

And oil from the Gulf of Mexico spill has entered an ocean current. It could threaten Florida's west coast. Satellite pictures show the oil could reach coral reefs around Florida in six days. BP estimates about 5,000 barrels a day has leaked from the well which sank in April.