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Top Stories Government to restrict gas exports to shore up domestic supply Gas producers will have to prove they can overcome domestic shortages and boost supplies for Australians before they are allowed to export their products under a new Federal Government plan. Debt can be good or bad: Morrison flags budget reporting changes Scott Morrison will today use an economists' luncheon to make a case for distinguishing between the Government's "good debts", which promote growth, and "bad debts" incurred by everyday expenses. What progress has Trump made in his first 100 days? How much progress has Donald Trump made on his core agenda so far? We break it down. Over 400 Australians on Turkish terrorism watch list Turkey has the names of about 420 Australians suspected to be jihadists travelling to fight with the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq on its "no entry" list and a senior official reveals details about efforts to bring jihadist Neil Prakash to justice. Sharapova wins first match after doping ban, return sparks outcry Maria Sharapova returns ends her 15-month doping ban with victory over Roberta Vinci, who joined a chorus of players criticising the Russian's return. Trekker rescued but girlfriend dead after 47 days lost in Nepal A Taiwanese man survives 47 days missing in the Nepalese Himalayas — but his girlfriend died just three days before the pair were discovered by rescue teams. Police feared extremists would slip through under-resourced counter-terror program A flagship Federal Government counter-terrorism program did not have a car or enough psychologists, with police fearing extremists would slip through because of limited funding from states and territories, internal reports show. Chemical tests show Assad behind Syria gas attack, France says A chemical analysis of samples taken from a deadly sarin gas attack in Syria earlier this month "bears the signature" of President Bashar al-Assad's Government and shows it was responsible for the deadly assault, France's Foreign Minister says. China urges US to withdraw anti-missile system from South Korea China expresses serious concern to Washington and Seoul, saying moving the US military's controversial THAAD anti-missile defence system into South Korea will only worsen tensions in the region. AOC workplace review should be wholly independent: De Jong Former AOC chief executive Fiona de Jong criticises a new review of the organisation's workplace practices slated to be reviewed by its incoming CEO, calling for a wholly independent investigation into the sporting body. Rental stress 'worst it has ever been': Anglicare Chronic shortages of rental properties are getting worse, and people on low incomes can no longer afford to live in major cities, a new report from Anglicare finds. 'Exciting' treatment breakthrough could help premature babies with lung disease A major breakthrough in the treatment of premature babies with chronic lung disease could save them from life-long health problems, Australian scientists say. Perth's housing slump 'a lesson for Sydney and Melbourne' Plummeting house prices, falling incomes and high unemployment have created a perfect storm for those who invested in Perth at the height of the mining boom, such as 35-year-old Daniel Johnston who like many others faces losing his family home. Healthier beer? Scientists crack the barley genetic code Scientists crack the genetic code of one of Australia's most important grains — barley — opening up the potential for healthier beer and more importantly drought resistant crops. Artificial womb could one day keep premature babies alive An artificial womb resembling a liquid-filled plastic bag could one day keep premature newborns alive and healthy, medical researchers say, following the successful testing of a prototype on two lambs. HSU accuses cleaning company of exploiting workers A cleaning company that provides services to aged care facilities like Anglicare has been accused of underpaying and exploiting its staff by the Health Services Union (HSU). Officer who filmed Don Dale gassing says it was last straw For 12 years Ian Johns worked as a youth justice officer at Don Dale, watching upper management do things he opposed. But being asked to film the tear-gassing of six boys in isolation was the last straw. PNG MP labelled 'discredited witness' by Dutton reinstated by court A Papua New Guinean politician, whose account of a shooting at the Manus Island detention centre was rejected by Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, is reinstated as an MP by the PNG Supreme Court. Hanson defends 'tough' selection process amid candidate controversy Pauline Hanson concedes her party "sometimes doesn't get it right" as candidate Mark Ellis resigns, a week after his chequered history in the police is revealed along with alleged death threats online. Cassini begins historic dive between Saturn and its rings NASA's Cassini spacecraft begins the first of 22 historic dives between Saturn and its rings to collect valuable data about the environment, before it ends its mission by plunging into the planet in September. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Emmanuel Macron: The man who could be France's youngest president By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Immigration and the Australian economic illusion By business editor Ian Verrender When it comes to 457 visas the politics has always been cheap By political correspondent Andrew Probyn The NRL soap opera surrounding contract negotiations By Jennifer Browning Just In 'Anomalies' in Queensland police handling of crime statistics 'corrected' April 27, 2017 - 7:03 am Trekker rescued but girlfriend dead after 47 days lost in Nepal April 27, 2017 - 6:49 am 'Exciting' treatment breakthrough could help premature babies with lung disease April 27, 2017 - 6:48 am World • Trump's tax plan hailed as 'biggest cut' in US history • South Korea's presidential frontrunner angers LGBT activists • Myanmar official compares Rohingya attack to 9/11 Business • Trump's tax plan hailed as 'biggest cut' in US history • Petrol and health costs drive up inflation • Big business has a solution for the budget deficit: Give us $12b Politics • Trump's tax plan hailed as 'biggest cut' in US history • Victoria's rent costs for low wage earners 'never been tighter' • Over 400 Australians on Turkish terrorism watch list Sport • Sharapova wins first match after doping ban, return sparks outcry • AOC workplace review should be wholly independent: De Jong • Pacquiao, Horn forego the trash-talking before 'Battle of Brisbane' Science and Tech • Healthier beer? Scientists crack the barley genetic code • Cassini begins historic dive between Saturn and its rings • NASA sends stadium-sized balloon from NZ to edge of space Environment • Could brighter clouds help to cool the Great Barrier Reef? • Fake news, politicians' dishonesty skewing climate debate, Hewson warns • Volkswagen fined US$2.8 billion in emissions scandal 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. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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