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Good morning. Here's what's happening now:

  • In breaking news this morning, there are fears people have died in bushfires in Western Australia. Police have said they have reports of multiple fatalities and are trying to access an area north of Esperance to confirm them.

  • Thousands of people have evacuated a soccer stadium in Hannover over what police have said were "serious plans for explosions" at a match between Germany and the Netherlands. Meanwhile the brother of the eighth suspect in the Paris attacks has pleaded for him to turn himself in.

  • Actor Charlie Sheen has confirmed he is HIV-positive. He's described the diagnosis four years ago as a "turning point" which he's paid millions of dollars to keep it secret.

Here's what's coming up today:

  • 8.30am AEDT: Treasurer Scott Morrison is due to appear at an economic summit

  • 8.30am AEDT: Uber, Airbnb and Chevron are among companies due to appear before a Senate committee looking into corporate tax avoidance and minimisation

  • 11.30am AEDT: The bureau of statistics will release the latest wage growth figures

  • 12.30pm AEDT: Labor's Environment spokesman Mark Butler is at the National Press Club

  • 3.00pm AEDT: Trade Minister Andrew Robb is due to speak from Jakarta

  • 7.00pm AEDT: Asia-Pacific leaders hold their dinner gala and group photo at the APEC summit in Manila

 
Top Stories
Up to four people believed dead in bushfires burning near Esperance
There are fears up to four people have been killed in bushfires burning out of control near Esperance on Western Australia's south coast.
 
Suspected Paris attacker's brother pleads for him to turn himself in
The brother of the eighth suspected terrorist from the Paris attacks urges him to "surrender to police", as France and Belgium step up their hunt for the fugitive.
 
'It's a turning point in one's life': Actor Charlie Sheen confirms he is HIV positive
Former Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen confirms he is HIV positive during an interview on US television, revealing that he paid millions of dollars to people to keep the diagnosis secret.
 
Germany-Netherlands 'freedom' match cancelled over bomb threat
An international soccer friendly between Germany and Netherlands is called off and the stadium evacuated prior to the match because of a "concrete" bomb threat.
 
Putin orders international manhunt for Sinai plane bombers
Russian investigators say they are now certain a bomb brought down the passenger plane which crashed in Egypt's Sinai desert last month, killing all 224 people on board.
 
Turnbull and Obama discuss 'sobering reminder' of terrorist treat
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and US president Barack Obama focus on counter-terrorism and security during their first official bilateral talks.
 
Cahill hat-trick drives win for Socceroos against Bangladesh in Dhaka
The Socceroos go top of their their World Cup qualifying group with Tim Cahill netting three goals inside 37 minutes in a 4-0 thrashing of Bangladesh in Dhaka.
 
Johnson bows out with a pair of wickets as WACA Test ends in a draw
The second Test may have fizzled to a draw on the final day at the WACA, but Mitchell Johnson bowed out of Test cricket in style with two wickets in the final session.
 
New heart attack warning labels for popular painkillers
A range of popular painkillers will carry new warning labels saying they can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke following a Therapeutic Goods Administration review.
 
Myer turns down Fair Work Ombudsman offer to clear up 'sham contracting' scandal
Retail giant Myer declines an offer from the workplace watchdog to set up a formal arrangement to ensure its workers are paid properly.
 
Young military veterans turn to drugs to cope with PTSD: inquiry
Young military veterans struggling with mental illness after active service are increasingly turning to the drug ice to cope, a Senate inquiry will hear today.
 
Jetstar and Virgin found to have misled customers over airfares
Two of Australia's major airlines are found to have engaged in false and deceptive conduct and made false and misleading representations about the price of booking airfares over the internet.
 
Vietnam war anthem I Was Only 19 added to Sounds of Australia registry
The classic Australian song I Was Only 19, about the plight of returned Vietnam soldiers, is added to the Sounds of Australia registry alongside nine other tracks that contributed to Australia's identity.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Peter Lewis Some good polling news for Bill Shorten: it's not about him
By Peter Lewis
By Jeff Sparrow Paris attacks: Our responses to terrorism always involve more of the same
By Jeff Sparrow
By Matthew Dal Santo Paris attacks: How Islamic State galvanised its enemies
By Matthew Dal Santo
By Chris Berg When 'safe spaces' become an attack on ideas
By Chris Berg
 
Just In
Up to four people believed dead in bushfires burning near Esperance
November 18, 2015 - 7:20 am
Fire crews control blaze at Yarram
November 18, 2015 - 7:07 am
Extreme weather continues in SA, total fire bans declared
November 18, 2015 - 7:05 am
 
World
Israel to lift marketing freeze of 454 settler homes in East Jerusalem
Passenger restrained after trying to open exit door: British Airways
At least 16 dead, scores injured after Pakistan train derails
 
Business
Jetstar and Virgin found to have misled customers over airfares
CBA accused of dragging its heels on compo for victims of rogue planners
Asian conglomerate wins bid to build gas pipeline from NT to Queensland
 
Politics
Fact check: Was superannuation designed to get people off the pension?
Israel to lift marketing freeze of 454 settler homes in East Jerusalem
Retired RAAF chief calls for massive bombing increase to 'wipe out' IS
 
Sport
Johnson bows out with a pair of wickets as WACA Test ends in a draw
Johnson 'proud of career' after departing Test arena
Germany-Netherlands 'freedom' match cancelled over bomb threat
 
Science and Tech
What does the Great Barrier Reef look like from space?
New map helps estimate how long Earth's groundwater will last
Drink more coffee! You could be less likely to die from heart disease, diabetes
 
Environment
New map helps estimate how long Earth's groundwater will last
World leaders to seek 2C degree climate deal in Paris: draft statement
Crews to keep searching town flooded by burst dams 'until all missing are found'
 

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