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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Syrian nurse Khaled Naanaa, who revealed the horrific surrender or starve tactics in Syria to the world, is now settling into life in Australia as a refugee The Federal Government could save about $1 billion a year by winding back three tax breaks for older Australians according to a new Grattan Institute report Concern is growing that future Australian elections could be influenced by the rise of fake news on social media following an influx of bogus news stories during the US presidential election A highly-elusive sea slug that has not been seen around Sydney Harbour for years, has been found during the city's second annual sea slug census. The Macleay's spurilla, which has a vivid orange patch over its heart and tiny finger-like branches, was found among 52 other sea slugs at the weekend event. Here's what's coming up: 7:30pm AEDT: Singer Justin Timberlake will discuss his new movie with Leigh Sales on 7.30 8:00pm AEDT: In the final Australian Story for the year, Syrian nurse Khaled Naanaa shares his story about being given a new life in Australia 9:30pm AEDT: Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, Labor MP Terri Butler and author Benjamin Law are among the guests on Q&A Top Stories 7-Eleven worker forced to pay back wage, covert video shows Scandal-plagued convenience chain 7-Eleven is coming under fresh scrutiny over the underpayment of workers, with covert video showing an employee handing back a sizeable portion of her pay to the store franchisee — known as a "cash back" scam. From hell to heaven: Newest Australian reveals atrocities of Madaya Khaled Naanaa, the Madaya nurse who leaked images that shocked the world, is now in Australia and finally able to tell the full story of starvation being used as a weapon of war in Syria. Why did 61 million Americans vote for Trump? To suggest everyone who voted for Donald Trump nodded in furious agreement every time he made an insensitive or inflammatory comment misunderstands the depths of despair to which many voters have sunk. Proteas security shunts Channel Nine reporter in Adelaide Security for the South African cricket team has gotten rough with a reporter seeking to question captain Faf du Plessis amid ball-tampering allegations. Rod Culleton self-represents in High Court battle to keep Senate seat The full bench of the High Court will hear a challenge to the election of Senator Rod Culleton in December, after a directions hearing in which the colourful One Nation member represented himself. Live: Dutton again lashes Fraser government's refugee policies Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has doubled down on his criticism of the Fraser government's immigration policies, suggesting it made a mistake by resettling Lebanese refugees. Follow live. Opinion: Why special tax breaks for seniors should go The Federal Government could save about $1 billion a year by changing three unfair tax breaks for older Australians, a new report says. What is the Murray-Darling Basin Plan again? The Murray-Darling Basin Plan has remained controversial ever since its introduction back in 2012. So, what is it again and why is it back on the agenda? Catherine Hamlin ferry graces Sydney Harbour for the first time The first of six new ferries powers into Sydney Harbour — the first major upgrade to the fleet since River Cats were introduced in 2001. Cowboys confirm star forward Jason Taumalolo off to US for NFL trial The Cowboys confirm Dally M medallist Jason Taumalolo is en route to the US for "testing" in front of NFL scouts. Fake news could influence Australian elections, commentators say Concern is growing that future Australian elections could be influenced by the type of fake news shared on social media during the recent US presidential election. Search underway after man charged with 1998 murder of Sydney schoolgirl Police search a property in Sydney's west as part of investigations into the 1998 disappearance of a 12-year-old schoolgirl, after a man was charged with her murder yesterday. Obama urges patience with Trump in final APEC speech as President Barack Obama makes his final speech as US President at an international event, praising his administration and urging a wait-and-see approach to Donald Trump's tenure. Rare find in Sydney sea slug census excites scientists The highly elusive Macleay's spurilla, which has been rarely seen since the 1860s, is found during the second annual Sydney Sea Slug Census. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Verrender: 'Populism' is not the answer to the questions of a generation By business editor Ian Verrender Opinion: Why special tax breaks for seniors should go By John Daley, Brendan Coates and William Young, Grattan Institute 'Single biggest reform to child welfare' is a re-run of old promises Katherine McFarlane, Charles Sturt University Infuriated by condescending men? 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