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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: In an ABC exclusive, it has been revealed Australian paedophile Shannon McCoole has testified to a Danish court against an alleged child pornography "expert" he says helped him administer a global abuse network There are some incredible images coming out of Geelong this afternoon. Several Victorian towns have been hit with severe weather causing flooding. The BoM says the storm is unlikely to hit Melbourne One person has been killed and another injured during a violent clash between police and self-styled militia men in the US state of Oregon. The incident is the latest flare-up of a decades-old conflict over the US Government's control over land in the country's west Do you know what the dark net is? We have published an explainer that is proving popular with our readers now If you like sport and have some opinions on it, you should help the Australian Institute of Sport determine its Sports Personality of the Year. Vote now Here's what's coming up tonight: 6:00pm AEDT: The body representing key Syrian opposition groups is expected to deliberate over whether to participate in UN peace talks 7:30pm AEDT: France's Gael Monfils and Canada's Milos Raonic will play their quarter-final at the Australian Open. The match between David Ferrer and Andy Murray is happening now 8:15pm AEDT: The Allan Border Medal winner will be announced Top Stories SA paedophile testifies against alleged Danish child porn 'expert' A notorious Australian paedophile who ran one of the world's biggest child abuse networks gives evidence to a Danish court against a man alleged to have helped him administer the online forum. Pearson says he regrets Abbott's 'passing' as PM Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson says he regrets Tony Abbott's prime ministership being cut short, given the former leader's commitment to Indigenous issues. Geelong suffers flash flooding as severe storm batters region A severe storm across Geelong and Torquay causes flash flooding and minor damage to buildings. Daniel Maxwell denied bail over Cole Miller's one-punch death A 21-year-old man accused of being involved in the death of Brisbane teenager Cole Miller is denied bail. Tennis to review anti-corruption unit amid match-fixing allegations Tennis's governing bodies announce an independent review into their anti-corruption unit in response to recent match-fixing allegations. Son tells SA court he killed angry mother over piano practice An Adelaide student who is accused of murdering his mother says he fought back in self-defence after she got angry that he was not practising piano to achieve "professional standard". Emergency bushfire warning for three Tasmanian communities Firefighters are among those evacuated to a beach on Tasmania's west coast amid reports two homes have been destroyed by an out-of-control bushfire. One killed in operation to arrest Oregon refuge occupation leaders One person is killed and another injured in an armed clash with police arresting the leaders of a group laying siege to a wildlife refuge in the US state of Oregon, the FBI says. Two dead after 'drag-racing' ute careers off Melbourne bridge Two people who were killed when their ute hurtled off a bridge in Keilor East and burst into flames may have been drag racing before the crash. MPs should not 'snub' gay marriage plebiscite outcome, Ciobo says A Federal Government frontbencher tells MPs to think twice before they "snub their nose" at a same-sex marriage public vote, after one Liberal senator warns he will not necessarily be bound by the outcome of a national vote. 'Bye bye': Trump withdraws from Fox News debate Donald Trump abruptly withdraws from a debate with party rivals this week out of anger at host Fox News, leaving the show without the front-runner. Gay public displays of affection 'will damage morality of Indonesia' Publicly affectionate gay students should be banned from the University of Indonesia's campuses, an Indonesian Government minister says, following controversy over news of an LGBTIQ support group established for students. Fuel given away for free in Canberra Petrol and diesel is given away for free at Fyshwick, causing a scramble among Canberra's cost-conscious motorists. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Scott Morrison would be better off ignoring Peter Costello's surplus advice By Greg Jericho Social housing: Mike Baird has set the standard for the rest of Australia By Catherine Yeomans Is Zika virus our next global health crisis? 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