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

  • In breaking news, at least 20 people have been injured in a mass shooting in California. Local media have reported there might have been multiple shooters involved

  • British MPs are debating whether to support air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria. PM David Cameron has said the Britain can either "go after these terrorists ... or sit back and wait for them"

  • It's the last sitting day of the year for Federal Parliament, with Labor expected to keep up the pressure on the government over Mal Brough. See our timeline to catch up on the saga.

Special presentation: Our 360-degree video lets you immerse yourself in the life of a rodeo rider. Check it out on your phone for the full experience - it's amazing.

Here's what's coming up today:

  • 8.05am AEDT: Education Minister Simon Birmingham will appear on ABC News Breakfast to discuss childcare

  • 9.00am AEDT: A vote is expected in the House of Commons on air strikes in Syria

  • 9.00am AEDT: A private foundation is due to announce $15 million funding for a suicide prevention program

  • 10.15am AEDT: A court will rule on a challenge to the sale of the Van Diemen's Land dairy company

  • 2.00pm AEDT: The final Question Time for the year begins in the House of Representatives

  • 6.45pm AEDT: Portugal swears in new prime minister Antonio Costa, more than seven weeks after an inconclusive general election

  • 7.00pm AEDT: The Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism will be held in Melbourne

 
Top Stories
Up to 12 dead in mass shooting at Californian disability centre
Up to 12 people are reportedly killed and more wounded during a shooting attack on a centre for people with developmental disabilities in San Bernardino, California.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Cameron urges UK parliament to back bombing of IS in Syria
British prime minister David Cameron lobbies parliament to vote to approve British air strikes against Islamic State in Syria, saying Britain should join the US-led campaign.
 
Export regulations, protocols costing Australian industry 'billions' each year
While free trade agreements with several Asian countries are sealed, the Australian food industry still faces a raft of other barriers to trade that is costing billions of dollars a year.
 
'I was chosen': Child adopted by alleged paedophile tells of abuse
John Gordon speaks out for the first time about the sexual assaults and beatings he says he suffered as a child at the hands of the man he came to regard as his father, a cottage parent at the Retta Dixon home in Darwin.
 
Coe unaware of IAAF corruption, defends Nike links
IAAF president Sebastian Coe has denied knowing of corruption in athletics' governing body, and dismissed any conflict of interest in his association with Nike.
 
Former Australian bikie's suspected killer 'fled to Cambodia'
An Australian man suspected of leading the abduction and murder of a former member of the Hells Angels in Thailand has fled to Cambodia, Thai police say.
 
Turnbull stands by Brough over Slipper diaries affair
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull defends embattled MP Mal Brough amid allegations of misleading the Parliament over the Peter Slipper diaries affair.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Doctors ramp up calls for release of children in detention
More than 3,000 doctors and leading health experts sign a petition calling on the Federal Government to act immediately to remove children from immigration detention.
 
Toddler who died with antidepressants in blood had further injuries
A toddler who died after ingesting a powerful antidepressant also had injuries that were not typical for a young child, a coronial inquest hears.
 
'I've been waiting years for this': Grohl vs Animal in drum battle
Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl dukes it out with The Muppets' Animal in a ferocious drum battle, with neither managing to gain the upper hand.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Chris Earl Mal Brough is under fire, and his future is under a cloud
By Chris Earl
By Greg Jericho The rich are getting richer, but how does that affect the rest of us?
By Greg Jericho
By Peter Lewis Could we see an election fought over climate change again?
By Peter Lewis
By Chris Berg A nudge in the right direction? How we can harness behavioural economics
By Chris Berg
 
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World
Iran says report shows peaceful nature of nuclear program
Russia says it has proof Turkey involved in IS oil trade
World's richest 10pc produce half of global carbon emissions: Oxfam
 
Business
Economy up 0.9 per cent in September quarter
Brazil dam burst to cost Vale $606m, long clean-up
'Black lung' makes comeback in Queensland coal mines
 
Politics
Russia says it has proof Turkey involved in IS oil trade
Embattled Queensland Police Minister survives no confidence vote
Terrorism, tax on agenda for final sitting day of Parliament for 2015
 
Sport
Smith named in ICC's Test and ODI team of 2015
Fan boycotts the biggest issue A-League has faced: Arnold
Klitschko to take up Fury rematch option
 
Science and Tech
360° video: Immerse yourself in the life of a bronc rider
Start-ups share their wish lists ahead of Innovation Statement
Scientists discover network of genes linked to onset of Alzheimer's
 
Environment
Electricity system will need 'up to $1 trillion of investment by 2050'
World's richest 10pc produce half of global carbon emissions: Oxfam
Chasing storms: Surreal portraits ignite conversation on climate change
 

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