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Good morning! Here's what's happening now: UK pensions for British retirees in Australia are not indexed, which means they don't rise to keep up with inflation. Those who want this changed hope Brexit negotiations will help Rainfall across Australia in 2016 was 17 per cent above average, the Bureau of Meteorology says, while ocean temperatures around the country were the highest on record The future of joint military exercises with Indonesia remains in doubt as Australia's defence leaders work through the consequences of Jakarta's decision to suspend cooperation Japan is grappling with the question of whether to restart its idle nuclear reactors to meet future energy needs, nearly six years after the Fukushima disaster. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEDT: The automotive industry will release official 2016 sales figures 10:30am AEDT: Day three of the third Test against Pakistan kicks off 12:00pm AEDT: Summernats officially starts in Canberra 8:30pm AEDT: Australia v USA in the Hopman Cup Top Stories Indonesia puts military ties on ice over 'insulting' West Papua posters "Offensive" material about West Papua displayed at an Australian Special Forces base prompts Indonesia's defence chief to cut military cooperation, throwing future joint exercises into doubt. 2016 a year of extreme weather events: BOM Last year was a year of extreme weather events; wetter than average overall, and the fourth-warmest on record for Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Annual Climate Statement released today. Identity of Istanbul nightclub attacker established The identity of the gunman who killed 39 people in an attack on an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day has been established, as police detain 20 suspected Islamic State militants. About 100 injured after New York commuter train derails A packed rush-hour train crashes at the end of a platform as it pulls into a major New York transportation hub, hurling passengers onto the floor and injuring about 100. British retirees watch 'frozen' pensions disappear British retirees living in Australia have UK pensions that never increase in value and are being eaten away by inflation, with some as little as 17 pounds per week — but campaigners say Brexit brings an opportunity for change. Trump backs Assange to cast doubt over Russian hacking claims President-elect Donald Trump is using WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to cast doubt over the US intelligence community's case that Russia was behind hacking affecting the Democrats ahead of the 2016 election. Man swept away in floodwaters near Atherton Hopes are fading for a man last seen being swept away under a rail bridge by floodwaters north of Atherton in far north Queensland. Car-crumpling fur seal a repeat offender A wayward fur seal — dubbed 'Lou-seal' by police — that made headlines after climbing onto on a car in suburban Tasmania has a history of run-ins with authorities. 'They were just skeletons': Rescued horses get new chance at life Anne Young will never forget the night when more than 20 weak and tired horses arrived at her property last April, but today many of them a strong enough to be re-homed. India police detain six suspects over NYE attacks on women Amid a furore sparked by a minister's "dressing like Westerners" comment, police confirm several men are held over attacks on women. Mobile phones found 'embedded' in crash victims' bodies Emergency service workers are tired of pulling people from car wrecks with mobile phones embedded in their bodies, WA Acting Premier Liza Harvey says. Queen Elizabeth resumes duties as she recovers from cold Queen Elizabeth resumes official duties, giving an honour to a member of her staff in a private ceremony, as she continues to recover from a heavy cold that forced her to miss Christmas and New Year's Day church services, a spokeswoman says. Israeli soldier convicted of manslaughter in Palestinian killing An Israeli soldier who shot dead a wounded Palestinian attacker in the West Bank is convicted of manslaughter in one of the most divisive trials in Israel's history. Thunder's Eoin Morgan delivers season-saving win over Stars England T20 cricket captain Eoin Morgan carries Sydney Thunder to a dramatic BBL season-saving win against the Melbourne Stars in his final appearance of this season's tournament. 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 Dozens of poker machines destroyed, damaged beyond repair in fire January 5, 2017 - 7:36 am Car-crumpling fur seal a repeat offender January 5, 2017 - 7:18 am Indonesia feared Australia would 'recruit' its best soldiers January 5, 2017 - 7:13 am World • Two wounded, one dead after rare gun rampage in China: reports • Legal marijuana sales in US 'bigger than dot-com boom' • Hundreds of prisoners escape after armed men storm Philippines jail Business • Jan not happy: Cameron seeks to unseat Bellamy's directors • Health sector remains Australia's biggest employer • Global challenges of transitioning electricity sectors to tackle climate change Politics • Indonesia feared Australia would 'recruit' its best soldiers • Trump backs Assange to cast doubt over Russian hacking claims • British retirees watch 'frozen' pensions disappear Sport • Handscomb tons up as Australia makes Pakistan work on day two • Handscomb learning fast in Test cricket • Thunder's Eoin Morgan delivers season-saving win over Stars Science and Tech • What does 2017 hold for human space travel? • SpaceX to return to flight after costly helium canister explosion • NASA releases 'ice home' concept for living on Mars Environment • 2016 a year of extreme weather events: BOM • Endangered night parrot's drinking habits revealed • Fly ash plume leaves Port Augusta residents fuming Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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