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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Sun McKay, the former soldier detained after a fatal shooting at the Australian embassy in Baghdad, was investigated six years ago for allegedly making threats to "shoot people who upset him". Mr McKay was also part of the PM's security detail during a visit to Iraq in January A 72-year-old man who survived a crocodile attack in the NT said one of the animals deliberately capsized his boat. The man fought off an increasing number of crocs by throwing spanners and spark plugs as he clung to the vessel. His friend drowned after he became trapped under the boat Australian researchers have warned moviegoers not to take the "wrong message" home when the sequel to Finding Nemo comes out in cinemas. Studies conducted since the film's 2003 release suggest clownfish populations have declined on coral reefs, with more people wanting the take the fish home as a pet Polls show three quarters of Republican women in the US do not like Donald Trump, but that hasn't stopped him from gaining some young, female supporters. The Students for Trump movement is using social media to mobilise young voters to make the businessman president Here's what's coming up: 9:15am AEST: A new $33-million, 42-bed intensive care unit will be opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital 9:30am AEST: 18-year-old Tamim Khaja is scheduled to appear in a Sydney court charged with plotting a terrorist attack 10:00am AEST: The Parramatta Eels will hold a board meeting to try to find a stand-in CEO 12:30pm AEST: Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Opposition environment spokesman Mark Butler will meet at the National Press Club's environment debate in Canberra Top Stories Guard held over embassy death 'investigated over violent threats' A former soldier detained after last week's fatal shooting at the Australian embassy in Baghdad was investigated six years ago for allegedly making violent threats to colleagues. Australian killed in Iraq while trying to defuse bomb An explosion has killed an Australian demining expert working to clear an area of northern Iraq that Kurdish forces recaptured from the Islamic State (IS) group, his employer says. Questions raised over Feeney's failure to declare $2.3m home Labor frontbencher David Feeney admits his failure to declare a $2.3 million house on his parliamentary register of interests was an oversight, as Greens MP Adam Brant calls for "serious consequences" over the omission. Man fights off crocodiles as friend drowns in three-hour ordeal A 72-year-old man fights off crocodiles by throwing spanners and spark plugs at them as he battles to save his drowning friend during a crabbing outing near Darwin. Seaweed-like fossils may be earliest large multicellular life forms on Earth Seaweed-like fossils found in rocks in China dated to around 1.56 billion years ago are the earliest known examples of larger organisms made up of many cells built like our own. Three bombings in Baghdad kill 72, over 140 injured: officials Three bombings hit Baghdad killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 140, police and medical sources say, extending the deadliest spate of attacks in the Iraqi capital so far this year. Sydney teen charged over alleged terror plot, attempting to join IS An 18-year-old Sydney man is charged with planning a terrorism attack and preparing for foreign incursions, with police alleging he was trying to get hold of a gun to carry out a "probably imminent" attack. Xenophon calls on Government to scrap backpacker tax Independent senator Nick Xenophon urges the Government to completely scrap the backpacker tax before the election or risk a voter backlash saying the proposal is unpopular within the Coalition. Why it might be harmful to take your own Nemo or Dory home The upcoming release of the sequel to animated film Finding Nemo leads Australian researchers to warn of the dangers associated with wanting to buy your own Nemo or Dory as populations of tropical fish species dwindle. Athletes could miss Rio Olympics after Beijing samples retested Thirty-one athletes from six sports could be banned from this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics after 454 doping samples were re-tested from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the IOC says. Paying more for milk could save struggling dairy industry, farmer says A Victorian dairy farmer grappling with the recent milk price cut holds back tears as she urges consumers to avoid discounted milk to "send a message" to supermarkets. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Elections and our 'Western Sydney sickness' By Peter Brent Why the super debate is a Liberal flashpoint By Chris Berg 'Don't mention the war' (unless you're trying to Brexit) By Ben Wellings Yes, the Hayne experiment was a success By Jennifer Browning Just In Niners coach praises 'sharp learner' Hayne May 18, 2016 - 6:01 am Canadian wildfire flare-ups force evacuation of another 8,000 May 18, 2016 - 5:44 am Seaweed-like fossils may be earliest large multicellular life forms on Earth May 18, 2016 - 5:14 am World • Canadian wildfire flare-ups force evacuation of another 8,000 • Bangladesh arrests Islamist militant over hacking death of professor • Iran MPs want US to pay damages for 'hostile action' Business • Low inflation 'an opportunity' for lower rates: RBA board member • Clive Palmer to sue Queensland Nickel administrators for $1.2b • Higher oil prices push share market up Politics • Xenophon calls on Government to scrap backpacker tax • WA Government cuts parenting support programs • Senior China official to 'listen' to Hong Kong demands amid independence calls Sport • Roughead sidelined indefinitely as melanoma returns • Melbourne Victory draw in tense ACL opener • Niners coach praises 'sharp learner' Hayne Science and Tech • Red tuna crabs carpet Southern California beaches • Australian start-up taking on Google, Amazon in drone delivery race • Shrinking birds pay the price for rapid warming in Arctic Environment • Red tuna crabs carpet Southern California beaches • Skywalk planned over Nitmiluk Gorge in NT • Environmental groups frustrated over Tasmanian funding grants Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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