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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Labor is preparing to announce a multi-billion-dollar package of budget savings today and it's warning there will be some "tough and unpopular decisions". It is expected to announce changes to the family payments system and outline how many of the $18 billion in unlegislated budget measures it will adopt US President Barack Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying he did not think there had ever been a more qualified White House nominee. Mr Obama, who still enjoys strong approval ratings after nearly eight years in office, will campaign with Mrs Clinton next week in Wisconsin About 14,000 mourners have attended a Muslim funeral for boxing great Muhammad Ali in his hometown, Louisville. A final goodbye will take place on Saturday morning (Australian time), when thousands will gather for an interfaith service at a sports arena before a public parade to Louisville's Cave Hill Cemetery, where Ali will be buried There are plans to create a 200km "silo art trail" through Victoria's north-west, with hopes the giant outdoor gallery will provide a financial and morale boost to towns hit hard by drought. The idea comes after a mural painted on a disused grain silo in the small farming town of Brim became a tourist drawcard Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEST: A landmark judgement is due to be handed down in Victoria's Supreme Court after a landlord took their tenants to court for renting out rooms on Airbnb 12:00pm AEST: The Australian Electoral Commission will hold the Senate ballot draw 12:30pm AEST: PM Malcolm Turnbull will address a Menzies Research Centre lunch in Sydney 2:00pm AEST: William Peter Standen, a Catholic Brother who has pleaded guilty to 18 charges of indecently assaulting boys in the 1970s and 1980s, is due to be sentenced in Sydney 8:00pm AEST: A national service of thanksgiving will be held at St Paul's Cathedral in London to mark Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. British PM David Cameron and Sir David Attenborough are among the speakers Top Stories Labor to unveil 'tough, unpopular' savings measures The Federal Opposition will unveil a multi-billion-dollar package of budget savings today, which it says will include some "tough and unpopular" decisions. Inappropriate antibiotic prescription in nursing homes prompts superbug fears Antibiotics are being inappropriately prescribed to residents in nursing homes in up to one in five cases, an Australia-wide survey shows. 'Fired up' Barack Obama endorses Hillary Clinton for president US President Barack Obama endorses fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton for president, saying he did not think there had ever been a nominee so qualified for the White House. Muslim funeral in Muhammad Ali's hometown draws thousands A Muslim funeral for Muhammad Ali draws thousands of admirers to the boxer's hometown, where mourners prayed over the body of a man who battled in the ring and sought peace outside it. Liberals run first negative TV commercial ahead of ad 'tsunami' The Liberal Party launches its first negative television commercial of the campaign, while Labor left positive ads behind weeks ago. PNG brushes aside Australia's concerns over protest violence Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill brushes off Australia's concerns over Wednesday's violence during a student protest, saying it is an internal matter for the country to handle. Major parties abusing voter tracking software, former Liberal MP says Dumped Liberal MP Dennis Jensen hits out at his former party's use of controversial election software owned by a major Liberal donor. 179 greyhound trainers charged over unauthorised exports Greyhound Racing NSW charges 179 industry participants for potential breaches of the Greyhound Racing Rules concerning alleged unauthorised exports of greyhounds to Macau. Three bystanders hurt after police shoot at knife-wielding man Three bystanders suffer gunshot wounds after police open fire at a knife-wielding man, who had escaped from a psychiatric facility, outside Westfield shopping centre at Hornsby in Sydney's north. Meet the candidates contesting unwinnable seats As the federal election looms ever closer, the spotlight is often on big-name candidates in close-run contests, but there are hundreds more who have a go knowing they are certain to lose. US to remain most powerful economic force above China, John Howard says The United States will for now remain the most powerful economic force in the world, despite the rise of China, former prime minister John Howard says. Labor questions announcement of registration body's relocation to Joyce's electorate Barnaby Joyce is accused of "blatant pork barrelling" after announcing the relocation of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to his own seat before receiving the results of a cost-benefit analysis ordered by the Prime Minister. Silo art success sparks plan for 'giant outdoor gallery' in regional Victoria A new 200 kilometre "silo art trail" featuring murals painted on silos throughout Victoria's north-west is being touted as a boon for the local economy and a morale-booster for communities hit hard by drought. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Prepare yourself, 10-year budgeting is now A Thing By Annabel Crabb Bye bye, Bernie? Not so fast By Neil McMahon Foreign aid fail: The 'lucky country' is selfish By Heath Pickering 'Look up'? How about you rack off By Deirdre Fidge Just In Fact check: Would a vote among under 30s possibly deliver a Greens PM? 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