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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: British Prime Minister Theresa May has given a major speech in which she confirmed the UK will be leaving the European Union's single market when it exits the bloc. It puts an end to speculation that London might try to seek a "soft Brexit" Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to announce who will be the next health minister today. It's tipped that Industry Minister Greg Hunt will be given the politically important position following the resignation of Sussan Ley last week The Federal Government will expand Centrelink's automatic debt recovery program later this year to focus on aged pensioners and disability support payments. Labor has called on the Government to suspend the program, which is being investigated by the Commonwealth Ombudsman Diets don't always live up to their promise. But there's growing evidence that plant-based diets can reduce the risk of developing a host of health conditions, from diabetes and heart disease to high cholesterol and dementia Here's what's coming up: 8:10am AEDT: A ceremony will be held to mark the 40th anniversary of the Granville train disaster 9:00am AEDT: Transport Minister Darren Chester will hold a press conference about the suspension of the MH370 search 10:30am AEDT: The Climate Council will release a report on the cost and impact of bushfires 11:15am AEDT: The Tour Down Under continues in South Australia 7:40pm AEDT: Sydney Thunder take on Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League Top Stories Britain will leave EU single market: May Britain will leave the European Union's single market when it exits the bloc, Prime Minister Theresa May has says, putting an end to speculation that London might try to seek a "soft Brexit". One in three uni students not finishing their degree, data reveals Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham urges prospective university students to pick their courses carefully as new data reveals one in three will not have finished their bachelors degree in six years. Greg Hunt tipped to be next health minister Industry Minister Greg Hunt is a front-runner for the role of health minister after the resignation of Sussan Ley, the ABC understands, with Arthur Sinodinos expected to step into Mr Hunt's role. Man shot at Melbourne shopping centre carpark A man believed to be in his 20s is in a serious condition in hospital after being shot at a busy shopping centre carpark in Campbellfield in Melbourne's north. Over 55s hardest hit by 'invasive' identity theft: Scamwatch Almost a third of all people to report having their identity stolen last year are over the age of 55, according to figures from the Federal Government's Scamwatch website. Putin dismisses 'fake, nonsense' Trump dossier Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the outgoing US administration of trying to undermine President-elect Donald Trump by spreading fake allegations, adding those behind the "fabricated" news are "worse than prostitutes". Unpaid internship trend may penalise poorer job seekers, study finds Researchers fear a trend towards unpaid internships is disadvantaging people who cannot afford to work for free, as well as those in rural areas. Crews fighting 3,300ha Tarago blaze brace for hot, windy conditions Firefighters brace for deteriorating conditions at the scene of a large grassfire at Tarago north east of Canberra, which has already destroyed one rural property. Families condemn 'irresponsible' suspension of MH370 search The families of the MH370 passengers and crew object the suspension of search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight, saying extending the hunt is an "inescapable duty". Pensioners and disabled in Centrelink's debt recovery sights The Federal Government is looking to claw back $1.5 billion by expanding Centrelink's automatic debt recovery program to target aged pensioners and those on disability support payments. Forget spiders and snakes, horses are more likely to kill you, study shows More Australians are killed by horses than all the country's venomous creatures put together, a new study by Melbourne researchers finds. Australia Day billboard featuring girls in hijabs taken down Advertising company QMS takes down a billboard promoting Australia Day featuring two girls in hijabs after receiving threats and abuse. Missing Australian family found safe at Japan ski resort An Australian woman and her three sons reported missing at a Japanese ski resort after failing to return from a day of skiing are found safe and well. 'He would have killed me': Melbourne woman injured in kangaroo attack A Melbourne fitness trainer left bloodied after being attacked by a kangaroo while on a run at Templestowe in the city's north-east says she feared for her life during the encounter. Second time lucky for rescued dogs Bella, Bindi, Zuri and Angus Bella, Bindi, Zuri and Angus are re-homed dogs that got lucky the second time around, but thousands more wait in shelters and pounds each year. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why I'm marching against Donald Trump this weekend By Lucia Osborne-Crowley 'Fire all the idiots': Monopoly is allowing the internet to vote on new tokens By Ben Pobjie Ley goes, and Turnbull's reforms pave way for fewer expenses scandals By Yee-Fui Ng, RMIT How a potential Senate vacancy left by Rod Culleton could be filled By Antony Green Just In Centrelink 'debacle' may face Senate inquiry January 18, 2017 - 7:25 am Unknown long-term effects of medicinal cannabis cause for concern: AMA January 18, 2017 - 7:24 am Mining sector looking up as rising commodity prices drive new projects January 18, 2017 - 7:22 am World • Xi Jinping defends free trade at World Economic Forum • Donald Trump's presidency to complicate China-US relations • When will Donald Trump be president (officially)? Business • Property investors lead home loan surge • Coking coal contract prices near six-year highs • Rio Tinto steps up production as iron ore prices surge Politics • Centrelink 'debacle' may face Senate inquiry • Xi Jinping defends free trade at World Economic Forum • Putin dismisses 'fake, nonsense' Trump dossier Sport • Gavrilova resumes at Australian Open with gritty first-round win • Karlovic wins Australian Open epic 22-20 in fifth • Novak Djokovic starts Aus Open defence with routine win Science and Tech • Over 55s hardest hit by 'invasive' identity theft: Scamwatch • Flying car prototype to be ready by end of 2017: Airbus • Telco union officials lured into 'catastrophic' identity fraud scam Environment • Mountains of discarded smartphones, electronics raise health and environmental concerns • Ancient coral samples show Great Barrier Reef could recover • PM should press Abe on Japanese whaling: Greens Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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