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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: David Bowie fans around the world are celebrating the music icon's life as they mourn his death. Tributes are being left at a mural near his birthplace in south London An aid convoy has reached Madaya, the Syrian town blockaded for months by President Bashar al-Assad's forces. Residents are reported to have cried with relief when the trucks entered the town Five members of the same Adelaide family, aged from 12 to 45, have died in a road crash in India. Two survivors are being treated in hospital Here's what's coming up today: 12.00pm AEDT: ASADA CEO Ben McDevitt is due to speak on the Court of Arbritration for Sport ruling on Essendon 1.30pm AEDT: Hundreds of residents are expected to return to Daly River after floods forced them to Darwin 2.20pm AEDT: Australia's cricketers takes on India in the first one-day international at the WACA Top Stories Fans around the world pay tribute to rock legend David Bowie Music fans around the world gather to remember David Bowie, the iconic rock star who died yesterday aged 69 after a private battle with cancer. David Bowie's final album Blackstar a 'parting gift' Fans are speculating the meaning of David Bowie's final album, released just days before his death to coincide with his 69th birthday, which has been described as the rock icon's "parting gift". Adelaide family dies in car crash in India Five members of an Adelaide family, including two children, are killed in a road crash near New Delhi, India, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirms. Bill Shorten returns from leave to face questions on union corruption The Federal Opposition Leader returns from leave today with the final report from the trade union royal commission casting a shadow over his attempts to campaign against the Government on issues such as the GST. Aid reaches starving Syrian town under siege An aid convoy reaches the Syrian town of Madaya where at least 28 residents are believed to have starved to death in the last month. Extraditing El Chapo to US could take a year: Mexico Extraditing slippery drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States could take a year or more, Mexican authorities say. Barcelona's Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or The Barcelona superstar claims FIFA's award for the world's best footballer for the fifth time, dethroning great rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Construction in the sky with a high-rise crane crew Step into the boots of a crane operator on top of one of Australia's tallest construction sites. Lee Lin Chin lamb ad attracts dozens of complaints from vegans It has clocked up over 400,000 views on YouTube since it was uploaded just two days ago and has gone viral on social media, but not everyone is happy with the latest lamb ad from Meat and Livestock Australia. Yarloop residents got 25 minutes warning of blaze: DFES Fire authorities say residents of Yarloop in Western Australia's South West were warned about a massive bushfire that claimed the lives of two men 25 minutes before the blaze razed the town. Australians with Lyme disease 'treated worse than a dog riddled with mange' Independent senator John Madigan comes out firing over the treatment of Australians suffering with Lyme disease. DiCaprio epic The Revenant sweeps Golden Globes Leonardo DiCaprio firms as an Oscars favourite after his wilderness survival epic The Revenant sweeps the Golden Globe awards, on a night that also rewards The Martian but sees Australian Cate Blanchett leave empty-handed. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum A pre-budget election would be an insult to our intelligence By Paula Matthewson Muslims and Christians worship the same God - that shouldn't be controversial By Ruby Hamad El Chapo interview: Sean Penn is many things but he's not a gonzo journalist By Dominic Knight North Korea bomb test: Kim Jong-Un is riding a tiger he dares not dismount By Damien Kingsbury Just In Key evidence in case against war crimes suspect 'Captain Dragan' handed over January 12, 2016 - 7:26 am Melbourne tyre blaze may burn for another 24 hours: firefighters January 12, 2016 - 7:21 am Aid reaches starving Syrian town under siege January 12, 2016 - 7:05 am World • Trucks carrying aid leave for starving Syrian town of Madaya • Minister says people 'of foreign origin' behind nearly all Cologne criminal acts • Spanish princess appears in court on charity tax fraud charges Business • Share market falls 1.2pc as bad run continues • Rental growth at record lows; rents fall in Perth, Darwin • Start-up Airly to 'turn air travel on its head' with subscription flying Politics • Bill Shorten returns from leave to face questions on union corruption • Shorten chastises NSW Labor leader over GST comments • Obama won't endorse Democrat candidate before primary: White House Sport • Renegades keep BBL finals hopes alive with win over Thunder • Barcelona's Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or • Stosur advances in Sydney after comeback win over Vinci Science and Tech • 'Holy well' lies beneath Australia House in London • In pictures: British explorer Mark Evans crossing the world's largest desert • Young galaxy cluster weighs as much as 500 trillion suns Environment • 'Mafias' terrorising Indians, pillaging environment • Toxic chemicals washed into Yarra River: report • Manatees ready to be dropped from endangered species list, officials say Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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