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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Superannuation payments are being held back from about a third of Australian workers. A new report suggests the average worker was short-changed almost $1,500 in 2013-14 Twenty-four bodies have been found in the ruins of a warehouse after a fire broke out during a dance party in Oakland, California. The death toll is expected to rise, with much of the building yet to be searched Australian captain Steve Smith made a century in the first one-dayer against New Zealand last night, but it's his screamer of a catch which has got everyone talking. You can watch the video here It's Work Christmas Party Month. Deirdre Fidge has some advice for making it through the awkwardness. (Remember, don't talk shop, don't drink too much, and don't invade anyone's personal space.) Here's what's coming up: 12:30pm AEDT: The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, Mutuma Ruteere, will speak to Australian media 2:15pm AEDT: The Federal Court will hand down its decision on the Palm Island death in custody class action 2:15pm AEDT: A ceremonial sitting of the High Court will be held to farewell departing Chief Justice Robert French 10:00pm AEDT: The UK Supreme Court will hear a case on whether Brexit can be triggered without a vote in Parliament Top Stories Employers 'short-changing' workers by withholding super About a third of Australian workers are being ripped off by rogue employers who are holding back some or all of their superannuation entitlements, a new report says, suggesting the average worker was short-changed almost $1,500 in 2013-14. National MPs angry over plans to reclassify Adler shotgun Nationals MPs are warning there could be a backlash federally if the controversial Adler shotgun is placed into the restrictive category D. Death toll in California warehouse fire rises to 24: officials Recovery teams have found 24 bodies in the charred ruins of an Oakland, California warehouse after a fire broke out during a weekend dance party, and the death toll is expected to rise, authorities say. Trump conversation with Taiwan President a 'courtesy call': Pence US President-elect Donald Trump's phone conversation with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, which prompted a diplomatic protest from China, was simply a "courtesy call", Vice President-elect Mike Pence says. Fidel Castro's ashes laid to rest in Cuba Fidel Castro's ashes are laid to rest, capping nine days of official mourning when hundreds of thousands of Cubans said farewell with a combination of tears, Castro-like defiance and choruses of "I am Fidel!" ringing out across the island. Can the EU's strongwoman Angela Merkel hold it together? The undisputed leader of Europe, German leader Angela Merkel will take one of the biggest gambles of her 11-year reign this week as she stands for party endorsement to run as chancellor again. Harassment of female runners a gendered issue with no simple solution Honking, catcalls, following and sexual propositions — these are just some of the intrusions women risk having to put up with when they lace up their shoes and go for a run. Carers' needs not being met under NDIS, report says Leading welfare agency Anglicare says the needs of carers are not being met under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with a report raising concerns about lack of respite programs and support in general. Steve Smith's SCG screamer among Aussie cricket's greatest catches No doubt it is an all-timer, but where does Steve Smith's blinding catch in the first ODI against New Zealand rank in cricket history? Port Adelaide player 'disappeared for hours' after car crash A Port Adelaide football player who was involved in a five-car crash had been drinking with team-mates and driving recklessly in the lead-up to the incident and was uncontactable for several hours after, the club says. Roe 8 Highway work set to begin before High Court hearing The West Australian Government comes under fire for allowing preparatory work to begin on the controversial Roe 8 Highway extension before a High Court hearing on the issue takes place. Tens of thousands rally in Jakarta calling for tolerance Tens of thousands of Indonesians rally in the centre of the capital Jakarta, calling for tolerance and unity after massive protests by conservative Muslims against the city's minority Christian Governor. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Pill popping, post-it notes and hot dogs: How Americans are coping post-election By Julia Baird Michelle Grattan: 'Strong-armed' Turnbull struggles to convince voters By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra How a focus on failure blinds us to Indigenous ingenuity By Elise Klein, University of Melbourne The share market explained ... simply By business reporter David Taylor Just In Why do we still have monarchs? December 5, 2016 - 6:23 am Can the EU's strongwoman Angela Merkel hold it together? December 5, 2016 - 6:22 am Landmark appeal to overturn High Court's Brexit decision begins December 5, 2016 - 6:18 am World • 'Just horrors in there': Oakland 'Ghost Ship' warehouse was illegal residence • Green Party drops Pennsylvania presidential recount petition • Buzz Aldrin's Antarctic expedition cut short due to altitude sickness Business • Employers 'short-changing' workers by withholding super • No change at RBA while the economy may have shrunk • China lodges protest after Trump call with Taiwan President Politics • Landmark appeal to overturn High Court's Brexit decision begins • Fidel Castro's ashes laid to rest in Cuba • Trump conversation with Taiwan President a 'courtesy call': Pence Sport • Smith leads Australia to 68-run win over New Zealand in opening ODI • Adelaide United score first win in A-League title defence • Steve Smith's SCG screamer among Aussie cricket's greatest catches Science and Tech • Could an aspirin a day hold the key to long life? • New app to help save elusive platypus • Buzz Aldrin 'in good spirits' after evacuation from South Pole Environment • Roe 8 Highway work set to begin before High Court hearing • Adani's $2 billion Queensland rail line closer to federal loan • PNG villager takes six-year logging fight to the world stage Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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