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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The mid-year budget update has shown the deficit will be $2.3 billion worse than expected this financial year. The falling iron ore price and $3.5bn in extra spending since May are contributing factors The man charged with the murder of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson has today been charged with the murder of her daughter, Khandalyce, whose remains were found in a suitcase beside a South Australian highway. Police will allege that Daniel Holdom, 41, killed the toddler in New South Wales, a number of days after he allegedly killed her mother Petrol price gouging is at its highest level on record with an ACCC report finding retailers have not been passing on the full savings from falling oil prices Celebrities have hit the red carpet at the premiere of the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, in Hollywood. They were joined by a legion of fans, some of whom have been queuing for a week Would you like new topics in NewsMail? 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Take our survey and let us know Here's what's coming up: 4:10pm AEDT: A Senate inquiry into the Darwin Port lease will hear from the Maritime Union 4:10pm AEDT: Finance Minister Mathias Cormann will discuss the budget at an American Chamber of Commerce lunch in Perth 7:30pm AEDT: Treasurer Scott Morrison will be interviewed on 7.30 8:00pm AEDT: A Saudi-led coalition will call a temporary truce against Iran-backed rebels fighting in Yemen, ahead of UN-brokered peace talks 8:15pm AEDT: A memorial will be held in Martin Place for the victims of the Sydney siege 1:00am AEDT Wednesday: The European Commission will unveil a proposal for a new EU border and coastguard agency in response to the migration crisis Top Stories Treasurer flags cuts as MYEFO adds $2.3b to deficit forecast Health, welfare and aged care are facing combined cuts of more than $3.7 billion as the Federal Government faces down a deficit stretching beyond the end of the decade. Man charged over murder of Khandalyce Pearce The man charged with Karlie Pearce-Stevenson's murder is refused bail after also being charged with murdering her daughter Khandalyce, whose body was found in a suitcase on the side of a road. Stars out in force for world premiere of The Force Awakens The force is strong in Hollywood as celebrities hit the red carpet for the world premiere of the long-awaited new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. Audio captures RAAF surveillance flight over South China Sea A recording of a radio message sent by an RAAF surveillance plane provides the first evidence that Australia is carrying out "freedom of navigation" exercises over the South China Sea. Craig Thomson ordered to pay $458,000 Former federal MP Craig Thomson is ordered to pay $458,000 for breaching the Fair Work Act. Man killed, son critical after crane falls at Gasworks, Brisbane A man is dead and his son is fighting for life after a crane collapsed at the bustling inner Brisbane precinct, Gasworks. Petrol price gouging at highest level on record Petrol margins are the highest on record, meaning that retailers, not motorists, are capturing much of the benefit from falling oil prices. Siege in Frankston ends after gunshots fired, two people injured A man armed with a knife keeps police at bay for over 12 hours before they fire shots, with two people injured, during a siege in Melbourne's south. Premier, Police Commissioner meet with Sydney siege survivor on anniversary New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione meet with Sydney siege survivor Joel Herat at the Lindt Cafe on the anniversary of the fatal siege. Former NT Crime Stoppers boss Xana Kamitsis jailed Former NT Crime Stoppers chairwoman Alexandra "Xana" Kamitsis is jailed for rorting a government travel concession scheme and corruptly giving benefits to a political staffer.. Ex-POW held by Taliban to face US court-martial Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, the US soldier who was held by Taliban-linked insurgents for five years before being freed in a swap for five Guantanamo Bay detainees, will face a court-martial for desertion, the US Army says. Stargazers capture 'magical' Geminids meteor shower worldwide Stargazers around the world share photos of the Geminids meteor shower on social media, describing the display as "magical". Analysis and Opinion: The Drum How we're getting the whole GST debate so wrong By Chris Berg Want my fashion advice? Wear whatever you want By Deirdre Fidge Turnbull's tax dilemma is becoming more urgent By Mungo MacCallum Paris climate accord: The real work has just begun By Sara Phillips Just In Truck carrying rubble from Mr Fluffy house rolls over at Molonglo December 15, 2015 - 4:10 pm Disability advocates unhappy with plan to use volunteers in courts December 15, 2015 - 4:10 pm Meet Canberra's brightest Year 12 students December 15, 2015 - 4:05 pm World • Thailand's 88-year-old King makes rare appearance • The Line Awakens as hardcore Star Wars fans queue for premiere • Bill Cosby files countersuit against seven women Business • Real estate boom appears to have peaked as rents wobble • Treasurer flags cuts as MYEFO adds $2.3b to deficit forecast • Court rejects bid to stop Adani coal mine Politics • Health cuts discourage early diagnosis, patient groups say • Defence boss rejects Port of Darwin lease concerns as 'alarmist' and 'absurd' • Treasurer flags cuts as MYEFO adds $2.3b to deficit forecast Sport • Victory captain Valeri diagnosed with inflammatory brain condition • Chris Gayle hopes for West Indies Test return in 2016 • RLPA urges NRL to consult over review Science and Tech • Female scientists consider their career prospects bleak, survey finds • Before and after: How one fan is restoring the original Star Wars trilogy • Geminids meteor shower to light up dark December sky Environment • Human impact on global air quality mapped • Kiribati's President appreciative of Australia's 'very active' role at Paris climate talks • What will the Paris climate deal mean for Australia? 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