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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: A former One Nation candidate who was dumped for writing several anti-gay Facebook posts won't be apologising. San Ju Lin, who wrote that "gays should be treated as patients", said she did not believe her comments were homophobic A man has rammed his truck into a group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem, killing four people. Police said the attack was deliberate and the driver was shot dead at the scene Enjoy Australia's ski season? Best do it while you can. The CSIRO says it could shrink by up to 80 days a year by 2050 under worst-case predictions for climate change The 74th Golden Globe Awards will be held today and musical La La Land is expected to win big. Australians Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman and Joel Edgerton are also in the running for awards. Get up to speed with this handy preview and find out how we can send you updates on the winners throughout the day. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEDT: The jury in the retrial of Robert Xie will resume its deliberations Noon AEDT: The 74th Golden Globe Awards begin 7:40pm AEDT: The Sydney Sixers face the Melbourne Renegades in the BBL Top Stories Jerusalem truck attack kills four Israeli soldiers Four Israeli soldiers are killed and 17 injured after a Palestinian truck driver deliberately rams his vehicle into a crowd in Jerusalem, police say. Ley to partly pay back cost of taxpayer-funded Gold Coast trips Health Minister Sussan Ley agrees to partly pay back the cost of four trips to the Gold Coast after she purchased an almost-$800,000 apartment during one of the visits, apologising for the "error of judgement". Dumped One Nation candidate won't apologise for anti-gay comments Former Queensland One Nation candidate Shan Ju Lin says she will not apologise for the comments that led to her being dumped by the party and reiterates her belief that gay people need "medical consultations". Trump 'accepts' Russia engaged cyber attacks, chief of staff says Donald Trump's chief of staff says the US President-elect acknowledges "entities in Russia" were engaged in cyber attacks designed to disrupt the 2016 presidential election and "actions may be taken" in response. Your guide to the 2017 Golden Globes It's the Golden Globes today and we have everything you need to know — who's hosting, who's expected to win and which Australians are in contention. Climate change could shrink Australia's ski season by 80 days: CSIRO Australia's ski season could shrink by up to 80 days a year by 2050 under worst-case predictions for climate change — but there are no plans to restrict ski resorts in national parks. Queen makes first appearance after Christmas cold The Queen attends church near her rural Sandringham estate, after missing the previous two Sundays due to ill health. London air pollution kills about 10,000 people annually Bicycle couriers carrying portable air pollution monitors are the latest weapons in the fight against the toxic smog that kills about 10,000 Londoners every year. Lynn wants to follow Warner's path into Test cricket Power-hitter Chris Lynn has become a short-form phenomenon this summer, but he wants to follow a similar tactical approach to David Warner to Test cricket. Venues fighting back against the pop-up bars that never seem to leave Perth venue owners say different licensing rules for pop-up bars are giving them an unfair advantage and hurting patronage for established businesses bound by too much red tape. More than 20 killed in wave of attacks in Iraq A wave of attacks in and around Baghdad leaves more than 20 people dead, the latest in a series of assaults blamed on the Islamic State group. 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 London air pollution kills about 10,000 people annually January 9, 2017 - 7:10 am Trump 'accepts' Russia engaged cyber attacks, chief of staff says January 9, 2017 - 7:05 am Lynn wants to follow Warner's path into Test cricket January 9, 2017 - 6:59 am World • Kim Jong-un's birthday celebrations stay low-key in North Korea • Choked by smog, Beijing creates new environmental police • SeaWorld San Diego killer whale show ends after years of outcry 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 • Trump 'accepts' Russia engaged cyber attacks, chief of staff says • Dumped One Nation candidate won't apologise for anti-gay comments • Kim Jong-un's birthday celebrations stay low-key in North Korea Sport • Shane Watson blasts Sydney Thunder to BBL victory • Dimitrov wins Brisbane International final • Lynn wants to follow Warner's path into Test cricket 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 • London air pollution kills about 10,000 people annually • Climate change could shrink Australia's ski season by 80 days: CSIRO • China's air pollution crisis shows no sign of ending Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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