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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Thai police say former Hells Angels member Wayne Rodney Schneider has been found dead near Pattaya after being abducted by five masked men. An arrest warrant has been issued for another Australian, Antonio Bagnato, who was reportedly drinking with the victim the night before he was kidnapped The ABC can reveal China is being blamed for a massive cyber attack on computers at the Bureau of Meteorology. The attack compromised sensitive systems across the Federal Government and could take years and hundreds of millions of dollars to fix The Mexican girlfriend of missing Australian surfer Adam Coleman has told Mexican television that she is not surprised by violence in the region. "This is so common in Mexico...but for the family of the boys it is so out of the normal. The Government will never get justice for them...I will resign myself to that," she said A tiny Tokyo noodle shop has become the first ramen restaurant to receive a Michelin star. The star was awarded to nine-seat Tsuta, helping Tokyo retain its title as the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants Here's what's coming up: 5.30pm AEDT: The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement meets for its inquiry into the drug ice 7.30pm AEDT: Cairns and Townsville clash in the National Basketball League 7.30pm AEDT: 7.30 speaks to Emmeline Pankhurst's great-granddaughter, Helen Pankhurst, about how far feminism has come 10.00pm AEDT: The leading K-pop music awards, known as the MAMAs, will be held in Hong Kong 11.00pm AEDT: German and French finance ministers meet to discuss joint efforts to halt terrorism financing in Europe 2.00am AEDT Thursday: Sotheby's previews its first ever auction of Star Wars memorabilia in New York Top Stories China blamed for 'massive' cyber attack on BoM computer China is being blamed for a major cyber attack on the computers at the Bureau of Meteorology, which has compromised sensitive systems across the Federal Government. Heartbroken girlfriend of missing Australian surfer will 'get justice' The Mexican girlfriend of Australian Adam Coleman gives an account of the days before his disappearance, as the ABC is told he and fellow surfer Dean Lucas were travelling through an area controlled by a cartel loyal to fugitive drug boss 'El Chapo' Guzman when they went missing. Live: Turnbull resists Labor's calls to sack Brough Special Minister of State Mal Brough is the subject of a fresh parliamentary attack over his involvement in the Peter Slipper diaries affair. Follow the day in politics live. Police raid home of man accused of supplying gun for Cheng killing Police using anti-firearms powers raid the western Sydney home of the man accused of supplying the gun a teenage terrorist used to kill police employee Curtis Cheng. Former Hells Angels member found dead after kidnapping: Thai police Thai police say former Hells Angels member Wayne Rodney Schneider has been found dead near the coastal town of Pattaya after being abducted by five masked men on Monday morning. 'I am living proof slavery happens in Australia' The Australian Freedom Network launches today in a bid to combat modern day slavery with first-hand accounts from those trapped in slave-like working conditions. 'Predatory' police officers target victims of domestic, family violence: report A number of serving Victoria Police officers are under investigation as repeat offenders of predatory behaviour, according to an intelligence report from the state's anti-corruption commission. Man with replica gun arrested near high school south of Brisbane A man wearing camouflage clothing and carrying a replica gun is arrested south of Brisbane, apparently unaware of the disturbance he had created. Mark Zuckerberg to donate most of his $45b Facebook shares to charity Mark Zuckerberg announces the birth of his baby girl Max alongside a pledge to set up a new initiative and donate 99 per cent of his Facebook shares to charity. Nuns' day trips for children in detention halted by Border Force A group of Catholic nuns who run outings for children in immigration detention say the Australian Border Force has suspended the program. 'It's quite white': Winter's surprise return to Victoria It may officially be summer, but it feels a lot like winter across Victoria, as temperatures plunge and snow settling in the Alps. 'Unethical' use of battered celebrity images compromises violence message Disfiguring images of celebrities without permission including Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian, for an "artistic" domestic violence campaign, compromises a powerful message, an expert says. Tiny Tokyo noodle bar receives Michelin star A nine-seat noodle shop in Tokyo scoops up a star from the respected Michelin Guide, joining the ranks of the world's top restaurants. Ravers dance alongside dust devil whipping though music festival Festival-goers are treated to a literal whirlwind experience at a weekend music festival in regional Victoria. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Calm down, Turnbull still needs to prove himself By Terry Barnes The rich are getting richer, but how does that affect the rest of us? By Greg Jericho Could we see an election fought over climate change again? By Peter Lewis A nudge in the right direction? How we can harness behavioural economics By Chris Berg Just In Perth man jailed for murdering father and neighbour December 2, 2015 - 3:57 pm Large hydroponic cannabis set-up found after house fire December 2, 2015 - 3:57 pm Man suspected of killing WA teen to be extradited from Queensland December 2, 2015 - 3:54 pm World • BHP Billiton expecting $600 billion hit from Brazilian mine disaster • Scientists find hundreds of dead whales in Chile • Student smuggles 51 turtles in pants, pleads guilty Business • Economy up 0.9 per cent in September quarter • BHP Billiton expecting $600 billion hit from Brazilian mine disaster • 'Black lung' makes comeback in Queensland coal mines Politics • Childcare payment overhaul fair: Government • Turnbull springs to Brough's defence over Slipper diaries affair • China blamed for 'massive' cyber attack on BoM computer Sport • Fan boycotts the biggest issue A-League has faced: Arnold • Decisive DRS decision against New Zealand was wrong, says ICC • Women's Big Bash League aims to attract girls to cricket Science and Tech • Scientists discover network of genes linked to onset of Alzheimer's • Gates helms drive to tip billions into clean energy research • Satellite aims to find ripples in space and time Environment • Chasing storms: Surreal portraits ignite conversation on climate change • As world leaders head home from Paris climate talks, what happens next? • Pacific leaders pessimistic after climate meeting with Obama Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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