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Top Stories Ley bought $800k unit from LNP donor on taxpayer-funded trip The almost-$800,000 investment property Health Minister Sussan Ley bought while on a taxpayer-funded trip to the Gold Coast was purchased from a Liberal National Party donor. Centrelink debts slashed after welfare recipients speak out Centrelink slashes the debts of two welfare recipients after they speak to the ABC about the Federal Government's controversial $4.5 billion debt clawback program. Bombers offer support, call for privacy for Hird after hospitalisation The Essendon Football Club offers its support to former coach and player James Hird, after he was hospitalised following a suspected overdose. Live: Warner goes berserk again as Australia bats on day four David Warner hammers a 23-ball half-century as Australia bats again despite being in a position to enforce the follow-on on day four. Follow all the action in our live blog. Green prawn imports banned following white spot outbreak The importation of green prawns into Australia will be suspended following an outbreak of white spot disease in Queensland, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announces. AI replacing human staff at Japanese insurance company The robot takeover has begun in Japan, where an insurance company is replacing 34 human workers with artificial intelligence in the hope of increasing productivity by 30 per cent. Falls Festival blasts behaviour of 'boys, men' after assaults The organisers of the Falls Festival say they are disgusted and angry over reported assaults at the Tasmanian event and "boys and men need to have some respect". Australia's foreign aid program faces fresh scrutiny Australia's foreign aid program is under scrutiny after an audit found publicly available information on aid projects dropped 25 per cent since 2013. Police search for man who allegedly tried to post three snakes in the mail Police search for a man who is believed to have sent three snakes through the post in New South Wales. US spy chief 'resolute' in belief Russia carried out cyber attacks The top US intelligence official tells Congress he is "even more resolute" in his belief that Russia staged cyber attacks on Democrats in the 2016 election campaign, rebuking persistent scepticism from Republican President-elect Donald Trump about whether Moscow was involved. Lynnsanity takes over as Heat hitter the biggest BBL drawcard Channel Ten's David Barham says Brisbane Heat star Chris Lynn's smashing performances are driving huge audiences for this year's Big Bash. Esperance dog swims with pods of local dolphins From living rough on the streets to daily swims with local dolphins, a former stray dog is now enjoying life on land and in the water. Indonesia's military chief said Chinese refugees could be 'eaten by sharks' The controversial Indonesian commander who decided to suspend military cooperation with Australia previously spoke publicly about killing Chinese refugees at sea. Dreamworld revenue plummets 63 per cent on reopening Ardent Leisure reports a 63 per cent slump in revenue at its Dreamworld and Whitewater World theme parks on the Gold Coast since they reopened after a fatal accident. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Media still failing challenge of women's sport coverage By Tracey Holmes 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 Just In Great White shark spotted off Victorian coast, forcing beach closure January 6, 2017 - 4:09 pm Lightning strike fears as SA bakes in heatwave January 6, 2017 - 3:59 pm RSPCA frustrated as dogs continue to be left in hot cars January 6, 2017 - 3:34 pm World • North Korea's nuclear capability 'improving', US says • Donald Trump gives deposition against chef Jose Andres • 2016 'shatters' hottest year record by wide margin Business • Australia posts first trade surplus since March 2014 • Australian wine exporters to see profit boost • Dreamworld revenue plummets 63 per cent on reopening Politics • Ley bought $800k unit from LNP donor on taxpayer-funded trip • Labor calls on audit office to investigate Centrelink debt recovery scheme • Indonesia's military chief said Chinese refugees could be 'eaten by sharks' Sport • Live: Warner goes berserk again as Australia bats on day four • Bombers offer support, call for privacy for Hird after hospitalisation • Australia's Matt Renshaw out of third Test due to concussion Science and Tech • 2016 'shatters' hottest year record by wide margin • Lightning, tornadoes and mice: the science of bushfires • Mysterious radio bursts traced to galaxy billions of light years away Environment • 2016 'shatters' hottest year record by wide margin • China to spend $493 billion on green power push • Tuna sells for more than $860,000 at Tokyo auction Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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