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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Actress Carrie Fisher, best known as Princess Leia in Star Wars, has died aged 60. "She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly," read a statement from her family Perpetual LOYAL has taken out line honours in the Sydney to Hobart, smashing the previous race record by nearly five hours. The supermaxi crossed the line off Hobart at 2:31am AEDT US President-elect Donald Trump has questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations, saying it's just a club for people to "have a good time". It follows the UN Security Council's condemnation of Israeli settlements last week Carrie Fisher never intended to become a celebrity. But from the moment she was born to Hollywood parents, her often tumultuous life was lived in the public eye Here's what's coming up: 10:30am AEDT: Jockey Michelle Payne will make an announcement about her plans for 2017 10:30am AEDT: Australia play Pakistan on day three of the second Test 7:10pm AEDT: Sydney Thunder play Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League Top Stories Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60 Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars, dies aged 60, according to a family statement. 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. 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. Tourist washed away in flooded NT river found safe, six still missing A tourist who was reportedly trapped in a car which washed off a causeway at Hugh River near Alice Springs is found safe, NT Police say, while a baby is among six people missing since Christmas Day. 'Like a real heart': Beating, pumping cells generated using 3D printer The dream of being able to 3D print human tissue to help repair cells damaged after heart attacks is a big step closer, with a breakthrough by scientists at Sydney's Heart Research Institute. Bedouins risking their lives fighting IS for little reward Some Bedouins say they are torn between fulfilling what they regard as their "patriotic duty" to help the army, and the lack of rewards and acknowledgment they get for such dangerous work. Boy hit by car on Christmas night dies in hospital A nine-year-old boy hit by an alleged drink-driver while looking at Christmas lights with his family south of Brisbane, dies in hospital. Trump says UN just a club for people to 'have a good time' US President-elect Donald Trump questions the effectiveness of the United Nations, saying it is just a club for people to "have a good time", after the UN Security Council voted last week to condemn Israeli settlements. Rain-hit second Test looks likely to end in a draw Pakistan has its nose ahead, but it is looking like the second Test at the MCG will most likely peter out to a draw. Coogee Beach booze ban after 'disgraceful' Christmas Day parties Alcohol is banned on Sydney's Coogee Beach and surrounding parks from Thursday until the end of summer, as the local council slams "disgraceful" events on Christmas Day. Sydney heads for 'hottest year on record' This year could be Australia's fifth warmest on record, and New South Wales will feel it with a heatwave over much of the eastern coast for the final days of 2016. Reddy's injury-time penalty save sees Glory hold City to epic 3-3 A-League draw Liam Reddy was the hero for Perth Glory in an incredible 3-3 A-League draw with Melbourne City that saw both teams reduced to 10 men and Bruno Fornaroli miss two penalties. Thai student accused of insulting new king back in detention A court revokes bail for Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, the first person charged with insulting Thailand's new king under the country's lese majesty law. 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 South Korea's obsession with top marks is costing its youth December 28, 2016 - 6:51 am Bedouins risking their lives fighting IS for little reward December 28, 2016 - 6:49 am Carrie Fisher's reluctant life in the spotlight December 28, 2016 - 6:25 am World • Christmas moonshine kills 23 in Pakistan town: police • Russia finds flight recorder from Black Sea crash • Indonesia court to proceed with blasphemy trial of Ahok Business • Australians predicted to spend $2.8b at Boxing Day sales • Boxing Day sales restrictions in SA 'make no sense' • Sony Music's Twitter hacked, fake Britney Spears death tweets sent 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 • Perpetual LOYAL takes Sydney to Hobart line honours in new record • Rain-hit second Test looks likely to end in a draw • Sixers keep their cool to chase down Scorchers 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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