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

  • Mexican authorities have confirmed the burnt-out van found with two bodies inside belonged to the two missing Australian surfers. Vehicle ID numbers match registration records for the van in Canada.

  • Malcolm Turnbull has said Australia will spend at least $1 billion over five years to help Pacific nations combat climate change. The announcement was part of his speech at the opening of the Paris climate summit.

  • Vladimir Putin has accused Turkey of shooting down a Russian fighter plane to protect oil supplies from Islamic State. He has refused a meeting with Turkey's president on the sidelines of the Paris summit.

Here's what's coming up today:

  • 7.30am AEDT: Health Minister Sussan Ley will join other MPs at a breakfast to mark World Aids Day

  • 7.35am AEDT: Environment Minister Greg Hunt is due to speak to Radio National from the Paris summit

  • 9.00am AEDT: A picture book on transgender children, written by the mother of a transgender child, will be launched in Melbourne

  • 11.00am AEDT: Selectors will name the Australian cricket squad for the upcoming series against West Indies

  • 11.15am AEDT: Defence Minister Marise Payne launches a White Ribbon event with the Australian Defence Force Academy

  • 1.00pm AEDT: The Navy is set to commission a new amphibious assault ship

  • 2.00pm AEDT: Question Time resumes in the House of Representatives

  • 2.30pm AEDT: The Reserve Bank will release its monthly decision on interest rates

 
Top Stories
Burnt-out van belongs to missing surfers: Mexican authorities
The vehicle identification numbers from a burnt-out van with two bodies in it match the registration of a van used by two West Australian surfers, Mexican authorities confirm.
 
Australia 'won't be daunted' by challenge of climate change
Australia announces it will contribute $1 billion over the next five years to fight climate change in the Pacific, as world leaders are warned it will take more than "goodwill" to resolve the climate crisis.
 
Turkey downed Russian fighter jet to defend IS oil supplies: Putin
Turkey's decision to down a Russian fighter jet on the Syrian border was dictated by a desire to defend Islamic State oil supplies to Turkey, Vladimir Putin says.
 
Porter reaches out to Senate crossbench on family tax changes
The Federal Government says it is willing to further compromise with the Senate crossbench in order to pass the remainder of its planned changes to family tax benefits.
 
Navy sorry over military funeral for sailor who murdered ex-girlfriend
The chief of the Navy apologises for giving a funeral with full military honours to a sailor who strangled his ex-girlfriend to death in her Sydney apartment before taking his own life.
 
Doctor wants pill testing at music festivals after Stereosonic death
An emergency physician is calling for pill testing at music festivals after a 25-year-old woman's death from an an ecstasy overdose at Stereosonic.
 
Terrorism report lists Australian 'sovereign citizens' as domestic threat
You may not have heard of "sovereign citizens", but a confidential NSW Police report says the growing anti-government extremist movement could pose a potential terrorism threat in Australia.
 
Chris Cairns found not guilty of perjury, perverting course of justice
Former New Zealand cricket all-rounder Chris Cairns is found not guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice, ending a nine-week trial.
 
Catch of the day: Fishermen snag wombat hundreds of metres offshore
A pair of fishermen rescue a wombat swimming more than 250 metres offshore at a lake in central Tasmania.
 
1 in 10 teaching students fail numeracy, literacy exam
Results from a trial examining the literacy and numeracy skills of teaching students show about 10 per cent fail to meet required standards.
 
Gaming tournaments pack out as eSports hits the big time
Professional video gamers are stepping out of the basement and into the big league, with international tournaments drawing thousands of spectators, proving eSports are here to stay.
 
Russian royal farewelled in Darwin after dying alone in Katherine
The funeral of a Russian royal who died alone in the NT town of Katherine is told his family were trying to find him just days before they learned he was dead.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Chris Berg A nudge in the right direction? How we can harness behavioural economics
By Chris Berg
By Paula Matthewson Labor's getting squeezed out of the market
By Paula Matthewson
By Tim Dunlop The hypocrisy behind Costello's 'tough questions' about Islam
By Tim Dunlop
By Sara Phillips Don't rely on grand treaties from the Paris climate summit
By Sara Phillips
 
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World
Syrian president warns terrorists among genuine refugees in Europe
Pope urges peace between Christians, Muslims in war-torn Central African Republic
Israel convicts two Jewish minors for Palestinian's murder that led to war
 
Business
BHP Billiton set to be slapped with $7.2b lawsuit over mine disaster
Foreign bids for Kidman & Co to include Australian investors
Inflation stagnant according to key survey
 
Politics
Turkey downed Russian fighter jet to defend IS oil supplies: Putin
Porter reaches out to Senate crossbench on family tax changes
Australia won't sign fossil fuel missive in 'win for Nationals'
 
Sport
Chris Cairns found not guilty of perjury, perverting course of justice
Smith back to number one on ICC batting charts
Who was your top Australian athlete of 2015?
 
Science and Tech
Parents' private details stolen from electronic toy maker VTech
Scans suggest '90pc' chance of hidden chamber in King Tut tomb: expert
Unusual light from star probably caused by comets, not aliens
 
Environment
Australia 'won't be daunted' by challenge of climate change
Shorten calls for ambitious targets as Paris climate talks get underway
Australia won't sign fossil fuel missive in 'win for Nationals'
 

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