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Top Stories Dumping private health rebate could save $10 billion: Di Natale New figures show ditching the private health insurance rebate could save the Federal Government as much as $10 billion over the next four years, Greens leader Richard Di Natale says. Turnbull Government unveils Medicare reforms The Turnbull Government unveils proposed reforms to the health system in an attempt to curb the rate of unnecessary hospitalisations, including a package to help people living with chronic conditions. What to expect from COAG Malcolm Turnbull has already outlined proposed changes to income tax, but what else can we expect from the COAG meeting? Southern Stars get lucky in beating England to World T20 final The Southern Stars reach the World Twenty20 final with five-run win over England despite, not because of, their performances, writes Geoff Lemon. Free range could mean up to 10,000 hens per hectare under new proposal Free range eggs could soon come from farms that allow up to 10,000 hens per hectare, under a proposal put to state and territory ministers today as they meet in Canberra to broker a national standard. Shark attacks man on NSW south coast A man suffers a serious injury to his thigh after being attacked by a shark at Kiama, near Wollongong. Man stabbed to death with glass bottle in Sydney restaurant A man is killed and a woman is taken to hospital with a punctured sternum after the Hornsby attack, which one witness described as "pretty messed up". Indonesian 'hobbits' disappeared when modern humans arrived, new dating shows The disappearance of so-called hobbits on the Indonesian island of Flores is pushed back to 50,000 years ago after excavations revealed flaws in the original dating of the controversial species of primitive humans. Assad says he can form new Syria government with opposition President Bashar al-Assad says it would not be difficult to agree a new Syrian government including opposition figures, but his opponents say that no administration would be legitimate while he remains in office. Don't think badly of APY Lands after nurse's death, health worker says Chosen community members could accompany nurses on afterhours callouts might help boost safety in remote communities, a workmate of slain nurse Gayle Woodford suggests. International crackdown seizes over 10,000 tonnes of dangerous food A global police crackdown seizes over 10,000 tonnes of illicit or dangerous food and drink, including monkey meat, dead insects and fake sugar spiked with fertiliser, the European police agency says. Family violence, bullying sparks influx in LGBTI homelessness Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex young people are knocking on the doors of crisis accommodation centres in disproportionate numbers, but statisticians are not capturing the trend. France charges main suspect in foiled attack plot The main suspect in a foiled attack plot in France, who was found with an arsenal of weapons and explosives at his home, is charged with membership of a terrorist organisation. EgyptAir hijacker appears in Cyprus court The man accused of hijacking an EgyptAir plane and forcing it to land in Cyprus appears in court, where police ask he be remanded in custody for eight days. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turnbull's economic agenda is a liability By Peter Lewis Turnbull's new tax pitch doesn't fix the real issue By Ian Verrender No sniping, no undermining ... and no room for policy in yet another campaign? By Greg Jericho Is Metallica really a trailblazer worthy of preserving? By Simon Tatz Just In Liverpool council passes notion to remove mayor as spokesperson March 31, 2016 - 7:47 am Another person charged over body found in disused mine March 31, 2016 - 7:36 am England storms into World T20 final with win over New Zealand March 31, 2016 - 7:24 am World • Most Americans support torture against terror suspects: poll • Hungarian teachers stage nationwide walkout • Thai military gives troops wide-ranging powers, critics fear crackdown Business • Australian dollar strength squeezes export industries • ANZ refunds customers $5m for missed fee waivers • Air New Zealand may ditch Virgin Australia shareholding Politics • Liverpool council passes notion to remove mayor as spokesperson • Assad says he can form new Syria government with opposition • What to expect from COAG Sport • Southern Stars get lucky in beating England to World T20 final • Nick Kyrgios rants on 'biased', 'ruined' sport of tennis in Miami • England storms into World T20 final with win over New Zealand Science and Tech • Women scientists: We're not the wait staff, we're the future • Recyclable solar storage batteries to take on electronics giant Tesla • New app to help children with autism keep up in class Environment • Recyclable solar storage batteries to take on electronics giant Tesla • Quolls killed by foxes after climbing predator-proof fence • Queensland Nickel risks $2.6m in fines over environment concerns Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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