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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: After a lengthy overnight debate, a bill banning greyhound racing in New South Wales has been passed by the state's Lower House. It was approved by 49 votes to 30. The ban will come into effect on July 1, 2017 Australia's Olympians are due to arrive home today and, as well as general celebration and applause, they'll be met with a sexual health warning. Federal Health Minister Susan Ley cautioned: "There is a small chance that Zika is transmitted through sexual activity, so Australians returning from Brazil should use condoms or avoid unprotected sex for at least eight weeks" Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will make an address at the National Press Club today and he's set to use it to challenge the PM to get on board with some of his party's pre-election budget savings measures. He will call for Malcolm Turnbull to "set a new tone" ahead of Parliament returning next week Have you ever wondered how scientists analyse deep ocean water, particularly in Antarctica? Us too. We discovered one answer and it involves elephant seals. Check out this story from ABC Science Here's what's coming up: 7:15am AEST: Australia's Olympians are expected to touch down in Sydney 8:00am AEST: Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen will be on AM 12:30pm AEST: Bill Shorten will make an address at the National Press Club Top Stories 'Have the courage to lead': Shorten challenges PM on cuts Bill Shorten will use a major speech to the National Press Club today to challenge Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to support $8 billion in "fair dinkum" budget repair measures proposed by Labor. NSW passes greyhound racing ban despite 'angry', 'hurt' constituents A bill banning greyhound racing in New South Wales from July 1 passes following a lengthy debate in the state's Lower House. Returning Olympians given safe sex warning over Zika fears Australia's Rio Olympians are reminded to practise safe sex over the next eight weeks to eliminate the "small chance" of transmitting the Zika virus through sexual activity. Resentful New Zealand migrants 'face most discrimination' New Zealanders who move to Australia report higher levels of discrimination than most other migrant groups and are resentful towards their adopted country, says a landmark report that has also found "off the scale" discrimination against South Sudanese migrants. Seals help show how Antarctica's melting ice shelves affect deep ocean A group of elephant seals in Antarctica help show how freshwater from melting ice shelves affects a key part of the engine that drives the circulation of the world's oceans. Police investigate Salim Mehajer phone video 'threat to estranged wife' Sydney police confirm they are examining footage that appears to show former Auburn councillor Salim Mehajer threatening his estranged wife and her family in an expletive-laden message. Turkey strikes IS targets as Syria border tensions escalate Turkey pounds Islamic State jihadists in Syria with new artillery strikes as expectations grew of a major Ankara-backed offensive against the group after a deadly suicide bombing on its soil. Thor and Loki delight kids at Brisbane's Lady Cilento Hospital Hollywood stars Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston surprise patients at the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in Brisbane. Brisbane commits $870k to 2028 Olympic feasibility study The Brisbane City Council will contribute $870,000 to a feasibility study for a south-east Queensland bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games, but the Gold Coast City Council has voted against committing any money to the process. Connor's partner killed Bali policeman in 'rage', police say The Denpasar police chief says the partner of Australian woman Sara Connor, held over the alleged murder of a Bali policeman "went on a rage", bashing the victim with a beer bottle. The dead man, Wyan Sudarsa, was found on Kuta Beach with 42 wounds to his body. Increasing super cap could cost budget more than it saves: PBO Independent costings suggest the Federal Government could end up losing money out of its proposed overhaul of superannuation changes if a key measure is watered down. Chinese community petition against Safe Schools lodged in NSW A petition bearing more than 17,000 signatures against the anti-bullying program aimed at helping LGBTI school students is tabled in the New South Wales Parliament. Health expert unhappy with ABC's Swisse deal ABC International's advertising deal with vitamin brand Swisse Wellness is under fire, with one health expert saying he is disappointed by the move. 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