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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: As the jubilation of the historic climate agreement in Paris wears off, the ramifications on Australia's domestic politics are starting to show. Liberal MP Dennis Jensen has urged the Government not to start "burning our economy" just to look good on the global stage while the Opposition is calling for a floating carbon price to punish big emitters Saudi Arabia has elected 17 women to political office. It's the first time females have been allowed to vote or run as candidates in the conservative Islamic kingdom A Russian warship has fired warning shots at a Turkish fishing vessel that it says failed to respond to earlier calls to change course. The Russian defence ministry has told Turkey to stop staging "provocations". Turkey is investigating the matter One Star Wars fan has set about undoing the special effects installed in the classic films by director George Lucas. Petr 'Harmy' Harmaek has created a 'Despecialised Edition', painstakingly restoring the trilogy, frame by frame, to its original glory We're working on some improvements to NewsMail and we want to know what you'd like to see. We're thinking about new topics and different approaches to breaking news. Tell us what you think Here's what's coming up: 9.15am AEDT: Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee will hold a public hearing in Canberra 10.00am AEDT: Parliament's Human Rights Committee will meet 11.00am AEDT: We're expecting an update from the Asbestos Response Taskforce in the ACT 11.30am AEDT: A decision is expected on whether Queensland MP Ian Macfarlane's defection to the Nationals will be given the green light 6.00pm AEDT: The PM's Literary Awards get underway in Sydney. Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield will be there Top Stories Don't 'burn economy' for sake of image, Liberal MP says A Liberal MP says the Federal Government should not revise its greenhouse reduction targets "just to appear good on the global stage", following the signing of the Paris climate accord. Former South Australian premier John Bannon dies Former South Australian premier and treasurer John Bannon dies, aged 72, after fighting a severe illness for many years. NSW Crime Commission powers to be tested in case launched by 16yo terror suspect The coercive powers of the NSW Crime Commission are about to be tested in a court case launched by a 16-year-old terror suspect. Restoring Star Wars: One fan's epic quest to undo George Lucas's changes Director George Lucas used special effects to make controversial changes to his Star Wars series. Now one fan is trying to restore the originals. Surfers in Mexico, US pay tribute to missing Australians More than 10,000 surfers in Mexico and the United States were expected to take part in ceremonies to pay respects to two Australians who went missing in Mexico last month. First women elected to local councils in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabians vote at least 17 women into public office in municipal elections in the conservative Islamic kingdom, the first to allow female participation. Dozens killed in Syrian rocket attack Air and missile strikes on a school district and other areas in insurgent-held Damascus suburbs kill at least 28 people, including two children and a school principal. Geminids meteor shower to light up dark December sky This year's Geminids meteor shower is set to provide a spectacular finale to the International Year of Light, with an estimated 150 meteors an hour expected to light up the moonless night skies. Australian dairy, wine brands targeted by Chinese 'trademark squatters' A number of Australian brands are falling victim to "trademark squatters" in China, who register company names and block the real owners from using them there. Colombia, Spain in row over $3b loot from 'holy grail of shipwrecks' Spain and former colony Colombia are at odds over who rightfully owns the billions of dollars in gold and silver from an 18th century shipwreck. Women's festival criticised for excluding pre-operative transgender women A three-day women's festival to be held in March next year is criticised for not allowing transgender women to attend unless they have undergone gender re-assignment surgery. Pell takes aim at reports doubting legitimacy of his illness Catholic Cardinal George Pell attacks reports casting doubt on the legitimacy on his illness, which has stopped him appearing at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Drought convoy drives 580km to deliver hay, food and presents to farmers Three Gladstone locals round up more than 65 utes and trucks to drive everything from hay bales to Christmas presents to farmers and graziers struggling through the drought. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Paris climate accord: The real work has just begun By Sara Phillips Innovation, agility, disruption ... and comfort? By Tim Dunlop There are echoes of the Cronulla riots on our streets today By Tim Soutphommasane The Atlassian experience can be our model for a better tech future By Mark Pesce Just In Record number of Victorian students anxiously await VCE results December 14, 2015 - 7:43 am Pakistan market blast kills 24, injures 70 December 14, 2015 - 7:32 am Sydney motorists told to avoid Pittwater Road after crash December 14, 2015 - 7:24 am World • Pakistan market blast kills 24, injures 70 • Russia warns Turkey over Aegean warship incident • PNG's Abigail Havora crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2015 Business • US Fed to raise rates, Treasury to raise deficit • Australian dairy, wine brands targeted by Chinese 'trademark squatters' • South China Morning Post sold to e-commerce giant Alibaba Politics • Displaced Syrians desperate to leave Turkey • Russia warns Turkey over Aegean warship incident • PNG's Abigail Havora crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2015 Sport • Mooy, Fornaroli lead Melbourne City to rout of Newcastle • McGregor monsters Aldo in 13-second UFC title fight • Arsenal caps dream week by going top of the league with Villa win Science and Tech • Restoring Star Wars: One fan's epic quest to undo George Lucas's changes • Geminids meteor shower to light up dark December sky • Elon Musk helps fund non-profit tech group to promote ethical AI Environment • What will the Paris climate deal mean for Australia? • Green groups welcome landmark Paris deal • One word almost unravelled the Paris climate deal Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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