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Top Stories Pirate Bay to be blocked in Australia, Federal Court rules The Federal Court orders internet companies to block five copyright-infringing websites, including torrent website The Pirate Bay, giving them 15 business days to implement the change. Disgraced Eddie Obeid jailed for five years for cafe lease corruption Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid will be behind bars until at least December 2019 after being sentenced to five years' jail, with a minimum non-parole period of three years, for misconduct in public office. Live: Australia v Pakistan first Test Brisbane is hosting its first day-night Test, with Australia facing off against Pakistan at the Gabba in their series opener. Follow our live blog. Stockbroker accused of cheating man with Alzheimer's out of $1m Stockbroking giant Bell Potter is facing claims it cheated a dying man and his wife out of $1 million while he was succumbing to Alzheimer's disease. Aleppo evacuations set to begin after second truce deal reached An evacuation of rebel-held districts of Aleppo is back on track and expected to begin within hours, officials on both sides of the war say, in a development that would mark a major victory for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and end years of fighting. Daniel Morcombe murder evidence ignored for eight years, inquest hears Blood, hair and fingerprint samples taken from the car belonging to schoolboy Daniel Morcombe's killer, Brett Peter Cowan, were not examined for eight years, a coronial inquest hears. Female cricketers' pregnancy clause may not be legal: experts Cricket Australia confirms it does ask its female players to sign a contract saying they are not pregnant, with experts and industry members suggesting the clause may not be legal. Hundreds to roll down Parliament House lawn before ban kicks in More than 300 people are set to tumble down the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra this weekend before visitors are formally barred from the grassy area. 'I used to do it personally': Duterte boasts about killing while mayor Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he used to "look for trouble" and personally kill criminals while he was mayor of a southern city, an admission that senators say leaves him open to impeachment. Data from over 1 billion users stolen in massive hack, Yahoo says Yahoo says it believes hackers stole information from more than one billion user accounts in August 2013, in what is thought to be the largest data breach at an email provider. China 'installs weapons systems' on islands in South China Sea Satellite images of China's artificial islands in the South China Sea show what appear to be anti-aircraft guns and what is likely to be close-in weapons systems to protect against cruise missile strikes, according to a US think tank. Why does the US rate rise matter for Australia? The US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates from extremely low levels to still very low levels, so why the care factor, especially half a world away in Australia? Fancy have something delivered by a drone? Here's how it works It took just 13 minutes for a customer in the UK to receive a bag of popcorn and a streaming device he ordered online — all thanks to the autonomous drone that delivered the goods. The woman who nailed Bradley John Murdoch with a hair elastic The lead investigator on the Peter Falconio case describes the terror of coming face to face with a murderer after one of the biggest manhunts in Australian history, ending with the help of one single hair elastic. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum With the fall of Aleppo, Idlib province becomes rebels' final stronghold By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Dylan Voller evidence is a hurdle cleared but commission's task is still huge By Kate Wild The recession we're already in By business reporter David Taylor A man tried to fight me. He didn't land a punch but he still won By Emily Clark Just In Hot tubs and puffer fish: Putin to meet with Japan's PM December 15, 2016 - 4:07 pm Turnbull comforts families at Sydney siege memorial December 15, 2016 - 4:06 pm Jailed Eddie Obeid to lose parliamentary pension, Baird says December 15, 2016 - 4:03 pm World • 'Trapped in a city of blood and death': What life in Aleppo is like • Oldest water on Earth could provide clues to hidden life on Mars • Uber launches self-driving car fleet despite warning from regulator Business • Unemployment rises to 5.7pc despite 39,300 extra full-time jobs • US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in a year • Why does the US rate rise matter for Australia? Politics • Hot tubs and puffer fish: Putin to meet with Japan's PM • Turnbull comforts families at Sydney siege memorial • Hundreds to roll down Parliament House lawn before ban kicks in Sport • Live: Australia v Pakistan first Test • Your athlete and team of the year for 2016 • Meet 'Mannequin Renners': Double the Renshaw at rookie's home Test Science and Tech • Oldest water on Earth could provide clues to hidden life on Mars • Uber launches self-driving car fleet despite warning from regulator • World-first epilepsy treatment delivers promising trial results Environment • Oldest water on Earth could provide clues to hidden life on Mars • Residents affected by RAAF base contamination 'left in the dark' • Kakadu tourist survives buffalo 'death charge' Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. 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