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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: A man arrested in Perth yesterday is being interviewed by police in connection to the Claremont serial killings, the ABC understands. The case, involving the deaths of three women between 1996 and 1997, is Australia's longest-running and most expensive police investigation Taxpayers were billed almost $200,000 to turn the Sydney Opera House green in a promotion for the 2016 census. Internal documents described the move as a "major public relations opportunity", but the promotion didn't include any information about the census, branding or a hashtag The Bureau of Meteorology has released its Christmas weather forecast for Australia's capital cities. Sydney and Brisbane should expect a mild weekend, but people in Victoria and South Australia have been told to prepare for a scorcher Wikipedia has revealed its most-edited pages of the year and an article detailing notable deaths in 2016 topped the list. Pages on Donald Trump, the 2015 season of an Argentinian dance competition and the year in South Korean music also made the top 10. Here's what's coming up: 1:00pm AEDT: A decision will be delivered on the bankruptcy application against senator Rod Culleton 6:00pm AEDT: The Sydney Sixers take on the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL 7:50PM AEDT: The Brisbane Roar face the Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League 8:00pm AEDT Sydney FC will play the Brisbane Roar in the W-League Top Stories Man arrested over Claremont serial killings, ABC understands Police take a man into custody and are believed to be interviewing him in connection with the historic Claremont serial killer investigation. Taxpayers forked out nearly $200k to promote census on Opera House The sails of the Sydney Opera House were turned green to promote the trouble-plagued 2016 census at a cost of $192,000, internal documents reveal, a "major public relations opportunity" that did not include any information about the national survey. Police operation underway in Melbourne's north-west A police operation is underway at Flemington in Melbourne's north-west, Victoria Police confirm. Australia's greenhouse gas emissions rising The Federal Government insists Australia can still meet its climate change targets after a report reveals greenhouse gas emissions rose in the year to June, as the Australian Conservation Foundation warns the country is "not on track" to meet 2030 commitments. Trump, Netanyahu urge Obama to veto UN settlement resolution US President-elect Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urge the Obama administration to veto a UN Security Council draft resolution calling for an immediate halt to settlement building on occupied land that Palestinians seek for a state. Syria's Assad says Aleppo's capture also 'victory' for Iran, Russia Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says that regaining full control of Aleppo marks a victory for his Russian and Iranian allies as much as his own country. Blind music lover gets taste of Carols by Candlelight dream Nine-year-old blind girl Lilly Cascun hopes to one day stand on the stage to perform at Melbourne's Carols by Candlelight. This week she learnt that dreams can come true. BOM reveals Christmas weekend forecast It is the most hotly anticipated forecast of the year — the Christmas break weekend prediction for capital cities. Check out the forecast breakdown to see what is happening in your state. Renegades score big BBL win over the Thunder Renegades skipper Aaron Finch has blasted a half-century to help the home side to a 48-run BBL win over the Sydney Thunder in Melbourne. Bali murder accused criticises investigator's 'lies and inaccuracy' Byron Bay woman Sara Connor, who is accused of murdering a Bali police officer, says the lead investigator in her case is lying and prosecutors are "playing with [her] life". Queen Elizabeth resumes Christmas travel after illness delay Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip carry on with their Christmas travel plans after a delay due to "heavy colds", a palace spokesman says. Trump campaign star Conway named as his presidential counsellor Kellyanne Conway, a Republican pollster who was widely credited with bringing a more disciplined approach to Donald Trump's presidential election campaign, will become White House counsellor when the President-elect takes office next month. Turnbull frontbenchers brush off rebel backbenchers' threats Two Turnbull Government frontbenchers brush off threats from rebel backbenchers who warn they may abandon the Coalition if it does not embrace conservative principles. Brother urges Berlin truck attack suspect to 'turn himself in' The brother of a Tunisian man suspected of driving a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin urges him to surrender, as authorities across Europe scramble to track the suspect down and German officials confirm his fingerprints were found inside the vehicle. First Indigenous crew to set sail in Sydney to Hobart A young Indigenous man, whose only previous experience on a boat was riding a ferry, is part of the first Indigenous crew to race in the prestigious Sydney to Hobart. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house By business reporter Michael Janda Will Berlin be forever changed by the truck attack? By Europe correspondent James Glenday in Berlin Commodity prices risk slide after 2016 rebound By business reporter Sue Lannin Verrender: MYEFO shows these aren't ordinary times By business editor Ian Verrender Just In Unemployed fined for not attending hygiene, 3D printing classes December 23, 2016 - 7:09 am Half of all seabirds have plastic in their stomachs: CSIRO December 23, 2016 - 7:04 am Look back at a wild year of weather December 23, 2016 - 7:03 am World • Trump calls for expanded US nuclear weapons capability • Dutch Santa Claus mired in racism debate • Eric Trump stops fundraising for his charity after criticism Business • Adani companies facing multiple corruption probes • Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house • Self-managed super funds growing in popularity, but not returns Politics • Trump campaign star Conway named as his presidential counsellor • Taxpayers forked out nearly $200k to promote census on Opera House • Australia's greenhouse gas emissions rising Sport • Adelaide Oval security guard becomes an internet hit • Renegades score big BBL win over the Thunder • Andrew Fifita fined $20,000 for Kieran Loveridge support Science and Tech • Uber halts self-driving cars test in San Francisco • Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates Morgan Freeman-voiced AI • Online refund scam leaves small business 'gutted' Environment • Australia's greenhouse gas emissions rising • Who's paying the most for power? • India's plan to step away from coal casts doubt on Adani mine Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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