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Top Stories 'I bleed America': Trump picks Australian to join business team United States President-elect Donald Trump chooses Australian-born businessman Andrew Liveris to head the American Manufacturing Council, as Exxon Mobil boss and a Vladimir Putin ally emerges as frontrunner to be the next secretary of state. AOC, Aussie athletes condemn Russia's 'blatant cheating program' Australian Olympic administrators and athletes join the chorus of condemnation after the McLaren report reveals more evidence of an "institutionalised and disciplined medal-winning conspiracy" in Russia. Russia interfered in US election 'to help Trump get elected': report US President Barack Obama orders intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention in last month's US election, as reports emerge the CIA has concluded Russia intervened to help President-elect Donald Trump win the White House. 'The smell of death was everywhere': Inside the world's most dangerous mines Australian photographer Hugh Brown risks his life to document the men, women and children who mine precious minerals by hand. He's encountered the "coal mafia", braved the "mountain that eats men" and been interrogated over terrorist links — and he isn't done yet. World-first PNG seabed mining project forges ahead The world's first project to mine the seabed for minerals is expected to begin operations in Papua New Guinea in early 2019, amid concerns about the affect on the environment. Man opens up birthday to anyone never invited to a party An Adelaide father chooses 100 guests for his birthday party next weekend after a social media post attracts a huge response from people never lucky enough to have been to one. Attendance low as Dreamworld reopens after fatal ride incident The Dreamworld gates are open but attendance is way down, with several of the "big thrill" rides not operating until a safety audit is complete following the deaths of four people at the park. NSW Labor wants lockout laws relaxed for live music venues The NSW Opposition wants live music venues to stay open later to reinvigorate Sydney's nightlife, and is pushing for a new class of liquor licence that would grant entertainment spots longer hours for serving alcohol. Schoolgirl suicide bombers kill dozens in Nigeria: officials Two schoolgirl suicide bombers kill 56 people and injure dozens more in a coordinated attack in north-eastern Nigeria, officials say. Burrup Peninsula rock art decay 'as sure as night follows day' An increase in emissions from nearby industry will accelerate decay at the world's largest rock art gallery, former public servant and conservation scientist Ian MacLeod says. Whips voluntarily banned from Australian harness racing in world first Australia will become the first country in the world to voluntarily ban the use of whips in harness racing, with the industry's body saying the move aligns with the "high expectations of the community". Nine-to-five workday should change during heatwaves: health official Workplaces need to adapt to climate change, a public health official warns, saying nine-to-five workdays and 38-hour weeks might not be the best option during heatwaves. 'In hell': Athletes meeting the challenge of anorexia nervosa Sarah Coyte and Adriana Jones have fought their battles in the sporting arena but it is away from the pitch they have faced their fiercest rival, anorexia nervosa. Solomon Islands brace for further tremors after powerful quake Solomon Islands residents are making their way to higher ground in fear of further tremors, after being rattled by another powerful earthquake. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 'We are about to die': Pleas for help in Syria go unheeded By Middle East correspondent Sophie McNeill Michelle Grattan: Has Turnbull's credibility deficit reached a point of no return? By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Why 'living within our means' is a great con By Claire Connelly The impeachment of Park Geun-hye a story of a father and daughter By North Asia correspondent Matthew Carney Just In Hut plan for Tasmania's World Heritage Area criticised December 10, 2016 - 3:58 pm Man charged with murder of Eaton woman December 10, 2016 - 3:46 pm 'Families do it tough': Volunteers pack Christmas hampers for ex-prisoners December 10, 2016 - 3:27 pm World • Aceh counts quake cost after Indonesian Government pledges more aid • Kenyan authorities detain British journalist without explanation • 'Faster than expected': Syrian army sustains offensive in east Aleppo Business • No tax paid by more than a third of large companies • 'I bleed America': Trump picks Australian to join business team • Mortgage interest rates rising despite steady RBA Politics • 'Sir Joh's citadel': executive building opens for final time • Attendance low as Dreamworld reopens after fatal ride incident • Philippine senators tell Duterte drug war must be legal, punish rogue police Sport • AOC, Aussie athletes condemn Russia's 'blatant cheating program' • The Year of the Underdog: Grandstand Radio's 2016 Review • 'That was a touch, this is a push': JVS reckons Brandan's dive was fine Science and Tech • Egyptian mummies 'virtually unwrapped' for first time in thousands of years • Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant • Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities Environment • The Paris Agreement explained • Paris makes public transport free to tackle smog • Australia to fall short of climate targets, leaked Finkel report says Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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