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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Woolworths will sell its fuel business to BP for nearly $1.8 billion in a deal that would preserve its fuel redemption scheme. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Foreign Investment Review Board Hollywood icons have remembered Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher as brave, funny and "emotionally fearless". Her Star Wars co-star Mark Hamill tweeted "no words #devastated" following the news of her death A lawyer for Afghanistan's first female fixed-wing Air Force pilot is urging US President Barack Obama to approve her claim for asylum. Captain Niloofar Rahmani has reportedly received death threats from the Taliban A collection of model trains worth "millions of dollars" has been donated to the Workshops Rail Museum, west of Brisbane. Workshops collection manager Rob Shiels said the process of photographing and recording the 11,000-piece collection could take him 40 years. Here's what's coming up tonight: 7:10pm AEDT: The Brisbane Heat face the Sydney Thunder in the BBL 7:40pm AEDT: The Central Coast Mariners take on Melbourne Victory in the A-League Top Stories Carrie Fisher remembered as 'brilliant, fearless' Carrie Fisher is remembered as brave, funny and "emotionally fearless", as Hollywood pays tribute to the Star Wars actress who died aged 60. Carrie Fisher's reluctant life in the spotlight Carrie Fisher never intended to become a celebrity, yet from the moment she was born her often tumultuous life was lived in the public eye. Live: Warner passes 50 as Australia chases the game at the MCG Australia is batting after Pakistan declares on 9-443 after lunch on day three at the MCG, with Azhar Ali finishing 205 not out. Woolworths sells fuel business to BP for nearly $1.8b Woolworths will sell its fuel business to BP for nearly $1.8 billion, months after the company said it had received indicative proposals from several parties. Search for missing boy continues at Maroubra Beach The mother of a missing 14-year-old boy collapses and weeps on the sand at Sydney's Maroubra Beach as the search for her son enters a second day. Giant model train collection worth 'millions' donated to Ipswich museum These model trains are far from toys — after being kept in secret for decades, a huge and elaborate collection is donated to an Ipswich museum, west of Brisbane. Alice Springs police strip to underwear for river rescue Police officers and a member of the public strip to their underpants and swim across a raging river to rescue two tourists left stranded after their car is swept off a causeway in the Northern Territory. Housing teens in maximum security prison unlawful, Victorian court rules The Victorian Government fails in its bid to overturn a Supreme Court ruling over the housing of juvenile detainees at Victoria's maximum security prison. The great crash of Australia's 'cooking oil' renewable fuel industry A decade ago, entrepreneurs were leading a backyard movement turning old fish and chip cooking oil into a greener fuel source for diesel cars. A lot has changed since then. Sydney measles outbreak fears with fourth case in three weeks A fourth confirmed case of measles in Sydney this month prompts health authorities to warn it is "highly possible" more people will be infected, especially if they have not be immunised. Brisbane men arrested over 2011 rape of woman in West End Two Brisbane men are arrested over the brutal rape of a woman in West End, an attack one police officer describes as the worst he has investigated in his career. More wild weather arrives after storm wreaks havoc in Adelaide More wild weather lands in South Australia after a powerful storm caused flooding and widespread damage in Adelaide overnight, with some properties to remain without power for 24 hours. Afghanistan's first female fixed-wing Air Force pilot seeks US asylum The lawyer for Afghanistan's first female fixed-wing Air Force pilot urges US President Barack Obama to approve her client's claim for asylum before President-elect Donald Trump moves into the White House. Infrastructure spend will fall billions short of Government's promise, Opposition claims The Government says transport infrastructure is one of its top priorities, but the Opposition says it has figures to show that is not the case. Wollongong food charity manager charged with fraud A manager of a Wollongong charity feeding hundreds of people living on the poverty line has been charged with swindling thousands of dollars. Perpetual LOYAL takes Sydney to Hobart line honours in new record NSW supermaxi Perpetual LOYAL storms across the Sydney to Hobart finish to take out line honours, smashing the previous race record by nearly five hours. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Julia Baird: How to reclaim the true meaning of Christmas By Julia Baird Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house By business reporter Michael Janda Scorsese's Silence a fitting test of faith at Christmas By Simon Smart Leigh Sales' top 10 interviews of 2016 By Leigh Sales Just In Bob Hawke pushes nuclear power at Woodford Folk Festival December 28, 2016 - 3:56 pm Sydney measles outbreak fears with fourth case in three weeks December 28, 2016 - 3:44 pm Brisbane men arrested over 2011 rape of woman in West End December 28, 2016 - 2:43 pm World • 'The Elsa of the '80s': Women share Princess Leia cosplay photos • At Pearl Harbor, Japan PM Abe vows to 'never repeat war horrors' • Trump says UN just a club for people to 'have a good time' Business • The great crash of Australia's 'cooking oil' renewable fuel industry • Woolworths sells fuel business to BP for nearly $1.8b • Infrastructure spend will fall billions short of Government's promise, Opposition claims Politics • Trump says UN just a club for people to 'have a good time' • First home grant boost met with concern from WA property sector • South Korea's ruling party splits over impeached president Sport • Live: Warner passes 50 as Australia chases the game at the MCG • Perpetual LOYAL takes Sydney to Hobart line honours in new record • Payne to encourage women in racing with female-only syndicate Science and Tech • China's space program to protect 'national security' • Evolution not the driving force behind increased C-sections, midwife says • Scientist who helped discover dark matter dies at 88 Environment • VW reaches deal with 80,000 US 3L vehicle owners • Australia's greenhouse gas emissions rising • Who's paying the most for power? 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