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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Four people have been charged with hate crimes and other offences over an attack on a man that was broadcast live on Facebook. Chicago police said the victim had mental health issues Tourists arriving at Adelaide Airport this morning will be greeted with bottles of water and information about the heat, with temperatures expected to soar to 40 degrees Celsius Australia's economy has benefitted from a tremendous amount of luck in posting a quarter of a century of unbroken growth — but what if that luck is about to run out all at once? Bushfires are often associated with disaster but they also play an important role in the Australian landscape's cycle of renewal. Native plants have evolved to such an extent that some of them can't survive without it. Here's what's coming up: 10:30am AEDT: Day four of the Test between Australia and Pakistan 7:10pm AEDT: Adelaide Strikers play Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL 7:50pm AEDT: Melbourne City play Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Top Stories Russia cyber attacks pose 'major threat', US Congress probe hears Russian cyber attacks pose a "major threat" to the United States, top US intelligence officials tell a congressional hearing investigating hacks targeting the Democrats during the presidential election campaign. Indonesia backs down on military cooperation suspension Indonesia softens its suspension of all military cooperation with Australia, with a top cabinet minister saying it will only apply to language classes at Special Forces facilities. James Hird 'hospitalised in major health scare' Former Essendon footballer and coach James Hird is reportedly receiving medical treatment following a major health scare. Four charged over 'sickening attack' streamed live on Facebook Four black people are charged with hate crimes in connection with a video broadcast live on Facebook that showed a mentally disabled white man being beaten and taunted, threatened with a knife and forced to drink from a toilet. Thai police charge 60,000 drink-drivers after New Year's The Thai Government says it will prosecute nearly 60,000 drink-drivers caught during the New Year period, which claimed 426 lives. Younis scores 34th ton but late wickets leave Pakistan in trouble Younis Khan notches his 34th century in Test cricket, but Australia has gradually put the squeeze on Pakistan at the SCG. Turkish police kill two suspected attackers after courthouse blast Two suspected Kurdish militants, a police officer and a court worker are killed in an explosion and gun battle in western Turkey. 'Grave concerns' metadata could be used in civil, divorce cases Private phone and internet metadata collected under the Government's data retention scheme could be used in divorce cases or to combat internet piracy, law experts warn, as telcos launch a fresh push to change the laws. Introducing alcohol to teens a double-edged sword for parents Research finds children given alcohol by parents are more likely to start drinking earlier, but less likely to binge. Glory bounce back to beat 10-man Phoenix Perth Glory come from behind to end their winless run and beat a 10-man Wellington Phoenix 2-1 at Perth Oval. Princess Diana's private letters to former palace steward sold at auction A series of handwritten letters by the late Princess Diana, one of which reveals that her younger son Prince Harry was constantly in trouble at school, fetch a much higher price at auction than expected. Australia's largest Islamic school loses federal funding after unsuccessful appeal The future of Sydney's Malek Fahd Islamic School — the country's largest Islamic school — is now under a cloud after the Federal Government's decision to revoke its funding was upheld. Two more women report sex assaults at Falls festival Five women have now reported to police that they were sexually assaulted at the recent Falls Music and Arts Festival, prompting senior police to stress that such behaviour in the mosh pit is not OK. Mysterious radio bursts traced to galaxy billions of light years away Astronomers say highly energetic bursts of radio waves found emitted from deep space came from a dwarf galaxy billions of light years away, a game-changing breakthrough that could help us understand what is in the voids between galaxies. 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 The gift of guitar: Aussie comes to the rescue of Thai musician in time of need January 6, 2017 - 7:26 am Berlin truck attacker used at least 14 identities, German police say January 6, 2017 - 7:16 am Nigerian soldiers find Chibok girl kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 January 6, 2017 - 7:03 am World • Berlin truck attacker used at least 14 identities, German police say • Nigerian soldiers find Chibok girl kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 • Israel police arrest two for 'inciting violence' against judges Business • 'Grave concerns' metadata could be used in civil, divorce cases • Australian cracks Forbes' 30 Under 30 gaming list • Trump 'could use Chinese yuan drop to declare trade war' Politics • Singapore files 16 charges against Falcon branch manager amid 1MDB-linked probe • Queensland parents fear for sick children after SA cannabis oil bust • Payne denies Australia recruiting 'agents of influence' from Indonesian military Sport • Younis scores 34th ton but late wickets leave Pakistan in trouble • Aussies set to rule out follow-on option against Pakistan • Glory bounce back to beat 10-man Phoenix Science and Tech • Lightning, tornadoes and mice: the science of bushfires • Mysterious radio bursts traced to galaxy billions of light years away • What does 2017 hold for human space travel? Environment • China to spend $493 billion on green power push • Tuna sells for more than $860,000 at Tokyo auction • Three Melbourne beaches remain closed as faecal pollution lingers Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters