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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: In breaking news, Britain has launched its first air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, six hours after MPs voted in favour of increasing military action A man and a woman suspected of killing 14 people in a California disability services centre have been shot dead and a third suspect is in custody. US media say one of the suspects has been identified as Syed Farook. Public records show a man with the same name worked in the department that had gathered for the party that was targeted by gunmen More detail is emerging about the massive cyber attack on the Bureau of Meteorology, with a classified brief recommending a complete replacement of the weather agency's information technology systems. The brief also states that the bureau's systems are still compromised, with one key concern being it's link to the Defence Department The Museum of Australian Democracy is showcasing the country's best political cartoons in an exhibition that focuses on the right to provoke, mock and satirise Here's what's coming up: 6.45pm AEDT: A South African court is set to rule on an appeal to upgrade Oscar Pistorius's manslaughter conviction to murder and return him to prison 7.00pm AEDT: The Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism will be held in Melbourne 7.30pm AEDT: Melbourne v Illawarra in the National Basketball League 8.00pm AEDT: Russian president Vladimir Putin delivers his annual state of the nation address Top Stories Live: Suspects dead after 14 killed in US disability centre shooting A man and a woman suspected of using assault rifles to kill 14 people at a Californian centre for people with disabilities are dead after a shootout with police. A third suspect is in custody. Follow live. Classified report on 'pervasive' BoM attack recommends IT overhaul A classified brief on the "intrusive and pervasive" cyber attack on the Bureau of Meteorology says there is "no real alternative" to fix it other than replacing the agency's IT systems, which could cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Majak Daw cleared of raping student at 2007 party AFL footballer Majak Daw says he has endured a "tough nine days" after a jury finds him not guilty of raping a fellow student at a party in Melbourne. Live: Brough accuses Labor of being 'ignorant' With Labor spending the week campaigning for Mal Brough to be sacked, the Special Minister of State fights back, calling for the Opposition to take a "cold shower" and wait for due process. Follow live. 'Mummy's dead in the lounge room': Court told girl alerted witness to woman's alleged murder A man who tried to save a mother of four, allegedly murdered in her Brisbane home, says he was awoken to the crime by one of her children telling him "mummy's dead in the lounge room". 360° video: Immerse yourself in the life of a bronc rider Go inside the world of Michael Maher, cattle farmer, and one of Australia's top saddle bronc riders, as he prepares to contest the Australian rodeo championships in Warwick. Fischer urges DFAT to 'muscle up' and change US travel advice to reflect gun violence Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer calls on the Federal Government to alter its travel advice to the United States to reflect the rising death toll due to gun violence. Australian anti-IS fighter detained in Germany, could face charges Australian anti-Islamic State fighter Ashley Dyball is detained in Germany and risks being charged. Sydney siege gunman's girlfriend faces murder trial without jury The girlfriend of Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis is to face a trial without a jury over the alleged murder of Monis's former wife. FFA to review banned fans policy Football Federation Australia chairman Steven Lowy has promised to review the A-League's banned fans policy over the summer. Britain conducts first air strikes on IS targets in Syria British bombers conduct their first air strikes in Syria, just hours after parliament approves prime minister David Cameron's plan to strike at IS militants, a government source says. Electricity system will need 'up to $1 trillion of investment by 2050' Australia's electricity system will need up to $1 trillion of investment by 2050, regardless of whether consumers are providing their own energy or buying it from the grid, a new industry report says. Married doctor who fathered patient's children suspended A Darwin family doctor who had an affair with a patient, fathering two children, is suspended after the woman's husband complains to the NT Health Professional Review Tribunal. Heaviest daily downpour in a century paralyses India's Tamil Nadu The heaviest rainfall in over a century has caused massive flooding across the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, driving thousands from their homes, shutting auto factories and paralysing the airport in the state capital, Chennai. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Mal Brough is under fire, and his future is under a cloud By Chris Earl 'Overweight Haters Ltd' isn't the anomaly you might think By Rebecca Shaw We shouldn't get carried away by these GDP figures By Sheryle Bagwell How can you lose your citizenship? Let me count the ways By Michael Bradley Just In Alleged underpayment of Melbourne train cleaners being investigated December 3, 2015 - 3:48 pm Domestic violence support services record spike after Hitting Home documentary airs December 3, 2015 - 3:48 pm Heaviest daily downpour in a century paralyses India's Tamil Nadu December 3, 2015 - 3:44 pm World • Prince Harry hugs elephant in anti-poaching Instagram posts • Deadliest mass shootings in the United States • Money row threatens historic climate deal in Paris Business • International trade deficit slumps 38pc to $3.3b in October • Wall Street closes sharply lower after California shooting • Economy up 0.9 per cent in September quarter Politics • Former Abbott minister Macfarlane to switch to Nationals • Fischer urges DFAT to 'muscle up' and change US travel advice to reflect gun violence • Explainer: Who is bombing Islamic State militants in Syria? Sport • FFA to review banned fans policy • Meninga named Kangaroos coach • Majak Daw cleared of raping student at 2007 party Science and Tech • Draft laws to force notification of data breaches to be released • 360° video: Immerse yourself in the life of a bronc rider • Start-ups share their wish lists ahead of Innovation Statement Environment • Money row threatens historic climate deal in Paris • Electricity system will need 'up to $1 trillion of investment by 2050' • World's richest 10pc produce half of global carbon emissions: Oxfam Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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