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Good afternoon. There are now more ways to customise your NewsMail delivery. We have launched a new Features topic and our Offbeat section is now called Good News - it's an antidote to bad news. You can also now choose between morning or afternoon editions. Make the changes by managing your preferences. Our NewsMail summaries will return next week. Top Stories Live: Dozens of homes destroyed as bushfire tears through WA town Ninety-five homes and buildings are confirmed destroyed by a huge blaze that ripped through the WA community of Yarloop, leaving three people unaccounted for. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. Three missing, almost 100 houses lost in Yarloop bushfire Three people from Yarloop are missing and almost 100 homes are destroyed after a massive bushfire rips through the small WA town, while a man is reportedly struck by lightning in Pinjarra. Children had gunshot wounds before father drove off Port Lincoln wharf The mother of two children killed along with their father says her husband "put us first" as police reveal all three had gunshot wounds before their car was driven off the wharf at Port Lincoln. Grandfather charged over fatal stabbing of baby in Brisbane The grandfather of a two-month-old girl is charged with her murder and the attempted murder of her mum and grandmother after a multiple stabbing in Parkinson on Brisbane's southside. Shares rally in China as authorities raise yuan; ASX still down Shares in China rise amid volatile trade as authorities increase the value of its currency for the first time in nine trading days. Tomic beats Nishikori to move into Brisbane semi-finals Bernard Tomic scores an impressive victory over world number eight Kei Nishikori to move into the Brisbane International semi-finals. Dick Smith rivals will honour gift cards of embattled retailer Rivals of embattled retailer Dick Smith say they will honour gift cards sold by the company before it was placed into voluntary receivership. Mourners gather to remember The Easybeats' Stevie Wright Hundreds of friends and family of The Easybeats' frontman Stevie Wright mourn at his public funeral in Sydney. Stunning snowy owl photos captured by Montreal traffic cam Watch out, wildlife photographers — a road traffic camera in Canada might be giving you a run for your money, after capturing stunning photos of a snowy owl in flight. Man hands himself in to police after one-punch assault A man hands himself in to police and is assisting with their inquiries after CCTV is released showing a one-punch assault in Canberra's city centre on New Year's morning. Obama 'won't campaign for Democrats opposed to gun reform' US President Barack Obama says he will not campaign for or support any presidential candidate opposed to gun reform, even if they are from his own Democrat party, in a New York Times op-ed. Private health insurance policies labelled confusing, 1 in 5 claims refused: survey A survey by the Consumers Health Forum finds only half of the Australians who take out private health insurance are confident they understand what their policy covers, and only 1 in 4 people find it easy to compare policies. Young galaxy cluster weighs as much as 500 trillion suns IDCS 1426 is located 10 billion light years from Earth and no other cluster matches it in terms of its mass and youth. 10 ways humans will leave fossils Have humans made an impact on the fossil record? A group of scientists argues we have, and that a new geological era should be announced. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum North Korea bomb test: Kim Jong-Un is riding a tiger he dares not dismount By Damien Kingsbury The Family Law: Why broadcasters are cutting the ribbon on Facebook By Luke Buckmaster 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 Just In Baden-Clay resentencing delayed until conviction downgrade appeal heard January 8, 2016 - 4:35 pm Victoria police chief 'embarrassed' after caught speeding January 8, 2016 - 4:30 pm New Christian pilgrimage draws 200 faithful to Tasmania's south January 8, 2016 - 4:18 pm World • Cologne police identify 16 suspects in NYE assaults • Malta rapidly expands progressive LGBTIQ laws but society struggles to keep up • Oregon occupation leader rejects sheriff's bid to end stand-off Business • Shares rally in China as authorities raise yuan; ASX still down • China suspends circuit breakers on stock exchanges to halt panic • Construction downturn to hit economic growth in 2016: analyst Politics • Oregon occupation leader rejects sheriff's bid to end stand-off • Pyne backs Joyce for next Nationals leader • China suspends circuit breakers on stock exchanges to halt panic Sport • Tomic beats Nishikori to move into Brisbane semi-finals • Anxious Bombers await decision on WADA appeal • Boland can be Australia's finisher with the ball in hand, says Wade Science and Tech • Young galaxy cluster weighs as much as 500 trillion suns • Robotic bartenders and smart socks among top new tech innovations • Scientists develop nanotech waterless toilet Environment • 10 ways humans will leave fossils • Sheep farmer prepares for dry conditions to extend into 2016 • 2015 among top five hottest years for Australia: BoM Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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