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Good afternoon. There are now more ways to customise your NewsMail delivery. You can opt in to our new Features topic. Our Offbeat section is now called Good News and is dedicated to those lighter stories that provide an antidote to bad news. You can also now choose between morning or afternoon editions. If you want to keep receiving both, that's great. Nothing will change unless you manage your preferences here. Top Stories Wind change forces flames towards more WA communities Residents of Harvey are now being urged to evacuate immediately as a wind change forces flames south towards the small South West town. Dick Smith collapse leaves epilepsy charity high and dry Epilepsy Action Australia says it has been left with an estimated $200,000 funding gap after electronics retailer Dick Smith was placed in receivership. Rescue helicopter reaches campers stranded in floodwaters A rescue helicopter makes contact with campers trapped by floodwaters on the NSW south coast, as a clean-up begins in the Hunter region after record rainfalls. Live: Warner brings up ton as SCG Test heads towards draw David Warner is making light work of the West Indies' bowling, passing his century at better than a run a ball on day five of the third Test at the SCG. Updates in our live blog. Grandfather arrested over fatal stabbing of baby in Brisbane The grandfather of a baby girl fatally stabbed in a Brisbane home was arrested yesterday before being transported to hospital, police confirm. Parishioners 'lose faith' in Father John Walshe after allegations of sexual abuse A group of Catholic parishioners in Melbourne's south-east is calling for their parish priest, Father John Walshe, to be removed, after it was revealed he was investigated over alleged sexual abuse. Australian shares dive after Chinese market slumps again Australian shares are down more than 2 per cent, after another slump on China's mainland markets saw trading suspended for the second time this week. Brisbane man confirmed dead in pub fire on Queensland's Darling Downs A 26-year-old charity worker dies in an early morning fire that ripped through a hotel at Pittsworth on Queensland's Darling Downs. Nauru police launch investigation after claims six-year-old refugee sexually assaulted Nauru's Government confirms its police force is investigating an alleged assault of a refugee child, amid reports a six-year-old was sexually assaulted by another refugee. 'Crazy' close call in footage of marlin v man A fisherman is nearly impaled by a marlin as the fish struggles with being reeled in off the coast of Port Stephens. Turnbull accused of using 'Gayle defence' over Dutton text The Greens seek to keep the pressure on Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, saying he should be stripped of his ministry and comparing the Prime Minister's handling of his case to that of controversial cricketer Chris Gayle. West Indies asked to investigate allegation Gayle exposed himself Cricket Australia has asked the West Indies Cricket Board to investigate an allegation Chris Gayle indecently exposed himself to a woman during last year's World Cup in Australia. Sorry, not sorry: New app aims to remove apologetic language from women's emails A new app that highlights apologetic language in emails is aimed at helping women avoid words that undermine their authority in the workplace. Lady Gaga-ntuan's offspring, bred in captivity, breaks Australian stick insect record Melbourne Museum successfully breeds some of the world's largest stick insects, in an Australian-first captive breeding program which keepers hope will help ensure the species' survival. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Chris Gayle and our addiction to public shaming By Dale Hughes Any doubts about quitting smoking? Visit a hospital By Katrina Bolton Detox the judgement of others and flush self-hatred from your system By Deirdre Fidge Dick Smith and the folly of gift cards (or 'unsecured creditor' cards) By Dominic Knight Just In Stolen ute used as getaway car after Adelaide robbery January 7, 2016 - 4:31 pm WA Nationals abort 'inappropriate' fundraiser on Navy ship January 7, 2016 - 4:22 pm Lady Gaga-ntuan's offspring, bred in captivity, breaks Australian stick insect record January 7, 2016 - 4:12 pm World • Candidate confusion kicks off Vanuatu snap election campaigning • Englishman faces five years' jail for attempting to smuggle refugee child into UK • Sanders promises Wall St crackdown if elected US president Business • Australian shares dive after Chinese market slumps again • World Bank drops global growth forecast on emerging market concerns • Trade balance improves but deficit still $2.9b Politics • Candidate confusion kicks off Vanuatu snap election campaigning • Wong says Joyce lacks 'sober' approach needed for leadership • Hundreds protest outside Saudi embassy over Shiite cleric's execution Sport • Live: Warner brings up ton as SCG Test heads towards draw • CA asks West Indies to investigate allegation of Gayle exposing himself • Australia Gold out of Hopman Cup after Hewitt and Wolfe lose Science and Tech • 10 adventures for your science bucket list • PM's innovation campaign to cost taxpayers $28 million • 'A great honour': New fish species named after author Tim Winton Environment • Sheep farmer prepares for dry conditions to extend into 2016 • 2015 among top five hottest years for Australia: BoM • 'Peasants' revolt against #CleanForTheQueen Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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