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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Hundreds of former juvenile detainees could be compensated after lawyers filed a class action against the Northern Territory Government Foreign Minister Julie Bishop charged taxpayers $2,716 to attend a polo event last year. It follows renewed calls for the entitlement system to be reformed A Melbourne woman whose legs were scorched after using Banana Boat sunscreen is the latest in a string of complaints about the product's safety You've heard of sniffer dogs, but how about sniffer elephants? Perth Zoo is teaching its largest residents how to identify certain scents as part of a research project. Here's what's coming up: 8:00am AEDT: Labor MP Linda Burney will be on ABC AM Radio 11:00am AEDT: The Devonport Cup Thoroughbred Racing day will get underway 11:00am AEDT: Day four of the Sydney International will begin 1:00pm AEDT: US President Barack Obama will deliver the final speech of his presidency in Chicago 6:40pm AEDT: Brisbane Heat will take on the Perth Scorchers in the BBL at the Gabba Top Stories Former youth detainees file class action against NT Government The class action, which details allegations children were "humiliated" and "tortured", could set a precedent for others who have suffered inside NT youth corrections centres. Taxpayers billed for Bishop's trip to exclusive polo match Foreign Minister Julie Bishop charged taxpayers $2,716 to attend the Portsea Polo for "official ministerial business", the ABC reveals, while Finance Minister Mathias Cormann billed taxpayers for a trip to the 2013 AFL Grand Final. Abbott's Brexit defence part of plan to undermine PM: Opposition Tony Abbott's defence of Brexit is part of a "cunning" strategy to undermine Malcolm Turnbull, the Opposition says. Why honour killings continue in Pakistan despite tough new laws Since Pakistan beefed up sentences for people who commit honour killings, nearly 40 murders have been recorded. Among the killers is Hayat Khan, 20, who slaughtered his 16-year-old sister for talking to a boy over the telephone. Woman, children suffer 'horrific' burns while using Banana Boat sunscreen A Melbourne woman whose legs were scorched after going into the sun and a Brisbane mother whose children were left with large blisters are the latest in a string of people raising safety concerns about Banana Boat sunscreen. Mexico again says there is 'no way' it will pay for Trump's wall Mexico's new Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray says there is "no way" his country will pay for the wall US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to build on the United States' southern border to keep out illegal immigrants. 'Perfect storm' looms for Centrelink staff dealing with debt recovery woes Federal Labor and the main public service union warn Centrelink staff are "desperately overstretched" and struggling to cope with the public backlash over a flawed debt recovery scheme. Taliban suicide attack near Afghan parliament kills at least 30 A Taliban suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul kills more than 30 people and injures some 70 others, as twin blasts near parliament offices hit a crowded area during the afternoon rush hour. Former AFP officer jailed for dealing ice in WA's north-west A West Australian man is sentenced to 12 months in jail for dealing methylamphetamine while working as an Australian Federal Police officer in the coastal town of Exmouth. FIFA to expand World Cup to 48 teams The World Cup will expand to 48 teams from its current 32, starting with the 2026 edition of soccer's showpiece tournament, the game's governing body FIFA decides. Iraqi forces advance into Mosul as civilian toll mounts: officials Iraqi forces fight their way into two more south-eastern districts of Mosul, but their advances are being slowed by Islamic State's tactic of using civilians for cover, a military spokesman says. 'This is it, this is death': Falls Festival crush victim out of work, waiting for compo Maddy, who was seriously hurt as she struggled to breathe in the massive human crush at the Lorne Falls Festival on December 30, is facing a three-month recovery and feels "hopeless and useless" as her bills start to pile up. New Thai King moves to 'ensure his royal powers' Thailand's PM says the new King is requesting changes to the draft constitution to ensure his royal powers but they have "nothing to do with the rights and freedoms of the people". Megawati pledges support for threatened Indonesian Government Former Indonesian president Megawati promises to bring her party's foot soldiers onto the street over the threat facing Joko Widodo's government. Sniffer elephants trained to identify lemongrass, coffee Perth Zoo teaches its biggest residents to identify scents including lemongrass, coffee and urine as part of a research project examining how an elephant's strong sense of smell can be harnessed. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Centrelink needs to recognise flawed debt recovery system and adjust its tactics By Helen Hodgson, Curtin University James Hird's suspected overdose the latest sad chapter in doping saga By Tracey Holmes The Murphy's Law forecast for Australia's economy in 2017 By business reporter Michael Janda Are you a true blue Aussie? Take the new, improved Australian citizenship test By Ben Pobjie Just In Maria Sharapova locks in comeback tournament in Stuttgart January 11, 2017 - 6:56 am Adelaide hopes to build on city's food culture with Australian-first centre January 11, 2017 - 6:51 am 'We need a new approach': New UN chief urges to Security Council act more to prevent war January 11, 2017 - 6:40 am World • 'We need a new approach': New UN chief urges to Security Council act more to prevent war • Toilet fines part of push to end India's outdoor defecation habit • Giant, 1,000yo 'tunnel tree' topples in Californian storms Business • James Packer rejoins Crown board after profit slump, China arrests • AFP assisting investigations into Malaysia's 1MDB fund • Global events and macro-economics loom large over coal, iron ore, gas and steel outlook Politics • Abbott's Brexit defence part of plan to undermine PM: Opposition • Taxpayers billed for Bishop's trip to exclusive polo match • Indonesian consul says repercussions possible after military strain with Australia Sport • Melbourne defeat Adelaide as Pietersen fires up over bowler's strapped hand • Maria Sharapova locks in comeback tournament in Stuttgart • Gavrilova, Kerber out of Sydney International Science and Tech • FBI refuses to reveal who hacked San Bernardino shooter's iPhone • Massive iceberg poised to crack off Antarctica, scientists say • 2016 'shatters' hottest year record by wide margin Environment • Sydney's air pollution prompts respiratory warning • Tropical night was Melbourne's most humid since 1982, BOM says • Tribal violence in PNG disrupts major gas project Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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