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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: At least 19 people have been injured, 77 houses destroyed and 82,600 hectares burnt in deadly fires that killed two people north of Adelaide. Bushfire and Natural Hazards Co-operative Research Centre boss Richard Thornton said it reflected a worrying trend of Australian fire seasons starting earlier and ending later South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has defied his Federal Labor colleagues and called for an increase in the GST. He says the increase is needed to help states pay for the rapidly growing cost of providing health care. "It gives us a fighting chance. At the moment we've got no chance," he told AM Tina Arena was the toast of the ARIA awards last night calling the music industry out on ageism and sexism as she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Perth band Tame Impala walked away with the most pointy prizes, five in total, including album of the year A supermassive black hole has ripped apart a star the size of the sun. Stellar remnants not swallowed up by the black hole's feeding frenzy were shot out into space at close to the speed of light Here's what's coming up today: 8.00am AEDT: Joint Standing Committee sits to discuss Australia's advocacy for the abolition of the death penalty 9.30am AEDT: Treasurer Scott Morrison to speak at the Association of Super Funds conference in Brisbane 12.00pm AEDT: Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen to speak at an American Chamber of Commerce lunch in Sydney 12.45pm AEDT: Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will make a policy speech about climate change to the Lowy Institute 1.45pm AEDT: NT Chief Minister Adam Giles will give his State of the Territory address to the Property Council, where he's expected to talk up the Darwin Port lease and the tender for a gas pipeline to Queensland 2.30pm AEDT: Day one of Australia v New Zealand at Adelaide Oval in the day/night test Top Stories Dozens more homes confirmed lost as SA bushfire threat eases At least 77 homes and 166 sheds have been destroyed in a massive bushfire that has killed two people in South Australia's Mid North, fire authorities confirm. Live: Crews continue to battle South Australian fire A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings is downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand. Follow our live blog for updates. 'It was like a fireball': Resident says SA blaze moved too quickly to flee Wednesday's devastating bushfire north of Adelaide moved so quickly through Roseworthy that Kassy Tapp says had no choice but to stay and defend her home. Weatherill reveals radical plan to hike GST in bid to solve health funding crisis South Australia's Labor Premier pushes a GST increase higher up on the national agenda, outlining a radical plan he says will help the states overcome a health funding crisis. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily' An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett. Volunteer firefighter dies of suspected heart attack A volunteer firefighter dies after a suspected heart attack while fighting a blaze near Cessnock in the New South Wales Hunter Valley. Marine scientists planning for 'one of the worst' coral bleaching events Scientists across Australia are preparing for what could be the most damaging coral bleaching event in history. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned. Steve Smith rattled after net bowler struck by ball in head Steve Smith says team-mates were a little bit shaken by the sight of a net bowler being struck on the head, one year after Phillip Hughes was felled. South African judge lifts domestic ban on rhino horn trade A South African judge lifts a domestic ban on trade in rhino horns, in a direct challenge to government policy put in place in 2009 to try to stem rocketing poaching numbers. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum If leadership coups were the problem, why have things improved? By Barrie Cassidy The anti-Muslim sentiment is sadly familiar for many Australian Jews By Simon Tatz One giant step for mental health reform By John Mendoza Understanding 'nativism' will help us end it By Michael Bradley Just In NSW to rewrite domestic violence orders in 'plain English' November 27, 2015 - 7:48 am European shares rebound on stronger sentiment November 27, 2015 - 7:48 am Russia accepts 'full' doping ban November 27, 2015 - 7:45 am World • Three Palestinians shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank • India jails hospital staff for 'embezzling' 22 cents from sterilisation procedures • Brussels terror alert reduced from highest level Business • Business investment spending down 20 per cent • Chinese businessman Lu Xianfeng revealed as VDL buyer • Gender inequality still rampant in Australian workplaces: report Politics • India jails hospital staff for 'embezzling' 22 cents from sterilisation procedures • Brussels terror alert reduced from highest level • Cameron makes case for Britain to join Syria air strikes Sport • Adelaide Test will be one of cricket's most interesting chapters • Sydney FC frustrated in goalless draw with Wellington • Seebohm shines at Short Course Championships Science and Tech • Space tourism a possibility after successful space vehicle launch • How did the giraffe get its long neck? • 100 years of general relativity — and why it matters Environment • VW owners launch court action over pollution cheating device • Shrinking Alaskan village leaves locals with no choice but to relocate • Australia has met its 2020 greenhouse emissions target, Hunt says Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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