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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Lebanese officials say they have detained a dual Australian-Syrian national on suspicion of terrorism. Unconfirmed local media reports say officials tracked Mark Eddie Maximus' car and arrested him after an exchange of gunfire Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared "substantial" changes to the tax system would be included in tomorrow night's budget. He also emphasised "this is not Tony Abbott's plan", saying it would set a new agenda for the Government More than one million Australians at high risk of a heart attack are not being prescribed lifesaving medications. A new study found tens of thousands of lives could be saved if people aged over 45 were assessed and those at high risk given a mixture of blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering medications Skywatchers will be in for a treat this month with one of the most reliable meteor showers expected to be visible from the southern hemisphere. This guide will ensure you don't miss the show Here's what's coming up: 8:05am AEST: Labor senator Penny Wong will be on Radio National 9:30am AEST: The trial of Ricardo Francis Herman Dasilva is due to begin in Newcastle. He's charged with murdering Central Coast high school teacher Amanda Carter in 2010 10:00am AEST: Parliament returns for what is expected to be the last sitting week before the Prime Minister calls the election 2:15pm AEST: Bob Day's challenge to Senate electoral reforms is scheduled in the High Court Top Stories 'Substantial' tax changes to take centre stage in budget: PM Malcolm Turnbull says there will be "substantial" changes to the tax system in tomorrow night's budget, as MPs prepare for what is expected to be the final week of Parliament before the election is called. Negative gearing driving house prices up, Liberal MP concedes Liberal MP John Alexander, who led a parliamentary inquiry into housing affordability, concedes negative gearing has contributed to Australia's biggest ever housing boom and led to a market "dominated by speculative investors". Australian detained on terror charges after police shootout in Lebanon A dual Australian-Syrian national is arrested on suspicion of terrorism in Lebanon after an exchange of gunfire with police, local officials say. Firefighters hit by falling bricks as blaze destroys Sydney church Several firefighters are injured by falling bricks and two retirement home residents are taken to hospital as a fire destroys a church in Rockdale. Australian goalkeeper dies in hospital after being struck by lightning Australian goalkeeper Stefan Petrovski dies in hospital after being struck by lightning during training in Malaysia. 1 million Australians at risk of heart attacks missing out on medication More than 1 million Australians at high risk of a heart attack or stroke are not being prescribed lifesaving medications, a new study finds, prompting calls from the Heart Foundation for people to have regular check-ups. 'Don't stay, get out': Woman set alight by boyfriend warns others Leesa Jacobs had only been dating her partner for 18 months when he poured petrol over her chest and used his lighter to set her alight. She's speaking out in the hope she can inspire other women to leave abusive relationships. Leicester draws at Manchester United to move within brink of title Leicester City must wait at least one more day for its first-ever Premier League title after drawing 1-1 with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Education Union accuses Government of 'walking away from Gonski' The Australian Education Union says it is "astonished" the Government will not be matching the funding levels required by Gonski, accusing it of abandoning the children who need the most help. Vettel flips out after being shunted as Rosberg wins in Russia F1 championship leader Nico Rosberg chalks up a seventh win in a row at the Russian Grand Prix, while Sebastian Vettel gets rammed in a continuing spat with Daniil Kvyat. Five dead, dozens injured in Turkey attacks A car bomb hits the Turkish city of Gaziantep killing two police officers while three soldiers are killed in a separate attack in Mardin, leaving the country on edge. 'Obama out': US President roasts Trump in 'mic drop' speech US President Barack Obama takes aim at Donald Trump in his final address at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, before declaring "Obama out" and literally dropping the microphone. Palace releases new images of Princess Charlotte to celebrate first birthday Kensington Palace officials release a series of photos of Princess Charlotte, taken by her mother the Duchess of Cambridge, to mark her first birthday. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The paradox of Turnbull and the budget By Barrie Cassidy Game of homes: Housing looks like child's play but it's not By Dominic Knight Politics of asylum seekers has poisoned the policy By Peter Brent Negative gearing helps low-income people most, but that's besides the point By Michael Potter Just In Construction worker hit as thief flees in stolen ute May 2, 2016 - 7:07 am Australian goalkeeper dies in hospital after being struck by lightning May 2, 2016 - 6:55 am Canberra Liberals raise questions over Horse Park Drive duplication May 2, 2016 - 6:48 am World • Iraqi protesters end Green Zone sit-in after issuing demands • Protesters clash with riot police in Paris over labour laws • Islamic State attacks kill at least 32 in Iraqi city of Samawa, officials say Business • The week ahead: RBA meets, the federal budget and bank results • Morrison to cut superannuation tax concessions for wealthy • Help available for LJ Hooker clients missing money: Government Politics • Iraqi protesters end Green Zone sit-in after issuing demands • Protesters clash with riot police in Paris over labour laws • What happened to the Great Australian Dream? Sport • Grand final joy at last for Reds as wait goes on for the Wanderers • Leicester draws at Manchester United to move within brink of title • Rosberg wins Russian GP, Vettel shunted out by Kvyat Science and Tech • Pop goes the Large Hadron Collider, shut down by weasel • New strain of rabbit-culling calicivirus given green light for 2017 release • Multi-million-dollar Japan satellite lost to 'human error': JAXA Environment • Kenya torches world's biggest ivory bonfire to save elephants • 33 rescued circus lions flown to South African refuge • Ranger mine rehab deal welcomed after Rio Tinto offers $100m clean-up loan 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. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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