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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: A Grattan Institute report has found the federal government could save more than five billion dollars each year through changes to negative gearing. The think tank argues losses from new housing investments should only be deducted from other investments instead of wage income An editor of Bangladesh's first LGBT magazine has been hacked to death by suspected Islamist militants. A friend inside the Dhaka apartment was also killed and a security guard was injured in the attack. A university professor, five secular bloggers and a publisher have all been killed in Bangladesh in a similar manner since February last year Officials in the US city of Cleveland have agreed to pay $US6 million to the family of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old African-American boy shot dead by a police officer in 2014. The city has not admitted any wrongdoing and Rice's family has agreed to drop the complaint against officers The planet has become greener over the past three decades due to the fertilising effect of rising carbon dioxide levels. But scientists say the negative impacts from CO2-induced global warming will "eventually far outweigh" any benefit from increased plant growth Here's what's coming up: 7:00pm AEST: The Dolan Warren Awards will be held in Sydney to recognise the best players from football's A-League and W-League 8:00pm AEST: Polls open in Connecticut, one of five US states to hold primaries in the presidential nomination race Top Stories Ditching negative gearing 'would boost federal revenue by $5b' The Federal Government could save more than $5 billion per year through changes to negative gearing, according to research released by the Grattan Institute. Asylum seeker's death blamed on 'pathetic' Manus Island blunder The urgent evacuation of gravely ill asylum seeker Hamid Khazaei from Manus Island was delayed by 30 hours after a public servant failed to check his emails. Earth getting greener due to rising CO2, global snapshot shows Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have increased plant growth across the planet over the past three decades, according to the most comprehensive modelling of remote data so far. 56pc of children engage in excessive screen time, survey finds A Behind The News survey finds about three in five children spend more time in front of a screen than the national guidelines recommend, with many respondents saying they would find it impossible to go without digital devices for one week. Heart condition forces Australian cyclist Rogers to retire Former time-trial world champion Michael Rogers announces his retirement from professional cycling due to a heart condition. Woman takes NAB to court over alleged fraudulent loans A Brisbane woman is taking on one of the nation's biggest banks in the Supreme Court, alleging its deceptive conduct has left her financially ruined. Teen charged over Anzac terror plot 'part of intervention program' A 16-year-old Sydney boy charged with planning an Anzac Day terrorist attack was in close contact with police for the past year as part of an intensive new intervention program aimed at breaking the spell of overseas Islamic State recruiters. Federal budget deficit likely to keep blowing out: Deloitte A leading budget watcher is forecasting a further blow-out in the budget deficit, with the Federal Government's position expected to be $21 billion worse by 2018-19 than forecast in the latest December update. TripAdvisor profiting from 'cruel' animal entertainment: WAP Travel site TripAdvisor promotes and profits from "the world's cruellest" wildlife tourist attractions, a new campaign from World Animal Protection claims. Minister accused of meddling in Indigenous land fund's report Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion asked the board of the Indigenous Land Council to change a controversial section of its annual report, documents released under Freedom of Information reveal. ADF members seek PTSD treatment in secrecy to avoid 'career suicide' Australian Defence Force personnel are being treated in secret for post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions to avoid jeopardising their careers, according to serving and former members. Senate voting changes explained in AEC advertisements The Australian Electoral Commission launches a national advertising campaign on the changes to the way senators are elected, despite a High Court challenge by Senator Bob Day. Partner of Sydney woman beaten to death 'with cricket bat' arrested Police arrest the partner of a woman fatally bashed in Sydney's south, as neighbours remember the victim as a "kind, good-natured" person. Bombed Brussels metro station reopens one month after attacks The Brussels metro station hit by a suicide attack last month that killed 16 people reopens amid tight security, with a memorial board for passengers to write messages for the victims. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turnbull's policies aren't Liberal, they're incoherent By Chris Berg Budget 2016: Should Australia cut income taxes? By Greg Jericho The battle for trust begins - Round 1: the budget By Paula Matthewson Lest we forget the Anzacs, but must we remember the Queen? By Tim Mayfield Just In Navy officer 'assaulted on train' after Anzac Day service April 26, 2016 - 7:09 am Islamist militants behead Canadian tourist in Philippines April 26, 2016 - 7:01 am Spurs drop crucial Premier League points against West Brom, Leicester's dream edges closer April 26, 2016 - 6:57 am World • Islamist militants behead Canadian tourist in Philippines • The Chernobyl Driver: A tour guide's view • Bali police say threat of terror attack is 'very low' Business • Woman takes NAB to court over alleged fraudulent loans • Ditching negative gearing 'would boost federal revenue by $5b' • Will a low inflation figure push the RBA closer to a cut? Politics • Islamist militants behead Canadian tourist in Philippines • Minister accused of meddling in Indigenous land fund's report • Egypt's security forces fire tear gas in Cairo protests Sport • Where does Collingwood sit after its Anzac Day win over Essendon? • Bombers need to regroup for Blues after Anzac Day thumping • Roosters' coach Robinson savages bunker, referee after Anzac Day loss to Dragons Science and Tech • Tim Peake runs London Marathon in space • 'A glimpse of the future': Dutch students open world's first drone cafe • US Justice Department drops efforts to unlock iPhone Environment • Q&A: Are we failing our easily influenced youth? • 'Pacific is done, my friend': Solar plane lands in California • Queensland river bubbling with methane gas set alight by Greens MP Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. 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