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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Michael Chamberlain, whose daughter Azaria was snatched by a dingo in 1980, has died aged 72. The Chamberlains were charged over their baby's disappearance, but were later exonerated Ipswich City Council has pulled funding from an event organised by former One Nation candidate Shan Ju Lin. Ms Lin, who is refusing to apologise for anti-gay remarks, is the president of a group which is organising a "World Harmony Day" event Donald Trump has hit back (on Twitter, of course) at Hollywood star Meryl Streep, calling her "overrated". The flurry of tweets was in response to Streep calling out the President-elect on stage at yesterday's Golden Globes Politicians' entitlement rules are under fire, with the Health Minister Sussan Ley standing down during an investigation into her expenses. Here's a quick look at which entitlements are under the microscope, and the rules as they stand. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEDT: Jury deliberations continue in the retrial of Robert Xie 11:00am AEDT: The Kooyong Classic tournament begins 7:00pm AEDT: Day one of the World Tennis Challenge 7:40pm AEDT: The Melbourne Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL   Top Stories Trump hits back at 'overrated' Streep, denies mocking reporter President-elect Donald Trump says Meryl Streep is "one of the most overrated actresses in Hollywood" and again denies her claim that he imitated an American reporter with a disability. Rolf Harris appears in court over sexual assault charges Australian entertainer Rolf Harris appears in a London court via videolink to face a string of sexual assault charges. Taxpayers foot bill for Ley to attend Sarina Russo's NYE parties Health Minister Sussan Ley charged taxpayers to attend two New Year's Eve events hosted by prominent Queensland businesswoman Sarina Russo, who previously donated $20,000 to the Liberal Party. Michael Chamberlain, father of Azaria, dies aged 72 Michael Chamberlain, whose daughter Azaria was snatched by a dingo from the family tent at Uluru in 1980 sparking one of Australia's most sensational legal cases, dies aged 72. Tropical night was Melbourne's most humid since 1982, BOM says Melbourne's tropical weather late last year broke records for humidity and short-term rainfall, according a special state of the climate report released by the Bureau of Meteorology. Indonesian military commander sacked for training Islamic hardliners An Indonesian military commander is replaced after photos emerge of members of the hardline Islamic defenders group training with soldiers. Paris police arrest 17 over Kim Kardashian West robbery, officials say Paris police arrest 17 people over the October robbery of Kim Kardashian West, during which the reality celebrity was held at gunpoint and more than $14 million worth of jewellery was stolen, officials say. Ombudsman launches probe into Centrelink debt recovery scheme The Commonwealth Ombudsman launches an independent investigation into the Centrelink debt recovery scheme, which is being described as a "diabolical" failure by industry experts. Ipswich Mayor pulls funding for Harmony Day event over Shan Ju Lin's comments Ipswich City Council pulls funding from a World Harmony Day event organised by former One Nation candidate Shan Ju Lin, who was dumped by the party over anti-gay comments. Assad ready to negotiate, vows to take back 'every inch' of Syria Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he is ready to negotiate on "everything" in proposed peace talks in Kazakhstan, although no date has been set and it is unclear who will represent the opposition. Jellyfish expert catches Irukandji in south-east Queensland A Queensland jellyfish expert says it took just 20 minutes to catch a potentially deadly Irukandji jellyfish off Fraser Island. Teen prodigy Aiava ready to tackle Aussie Open debut Teenager Destanee Aiava's self confidence suggests she will not be overawed by making her Australian Open debut at Melbourne Park next week. East Timor tears up oil and gas treaty with Australia East Timor will tear up an oil and gas treaty with Australia that has been at the centre of espionage allegations, international arbitration and a bitter diplomatic dispute. Win over Renegades lifts Sixers to second on BBL ladder Sydney Sixers veteran Brad Haddin scores 31 off 23 balls to guide his side to a six-wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades at the SCG. Stray kitten covered in olive oil for dumpster rescue A kitten is covered in olive oil and pulled from a dumpster pipe after it got stuck in Melbourne's north-west, in an unusual rescue mission for firefighters, who decided to name it Brian. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 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 Syrian ceasefire a sign of Russian might and waning US influence By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Just In Deadly carbon monoxide gas found in Melbourne apartment block January 10, 2017 - 7:26 am Why Australia needs a commissioner for political pluralism January 10, 2017 - 7:11 am Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA best player award for fourth time January 10, 2017 - 7:11 am World • Russian hacking report a politically motivated 'press release', Assange says • South Korean leader's friend Choi Soon-sil charged with bribery • China will 'take revenge' if Trump backflips on Taiwan, state-run tabloid says Business • Wealthiest suburbs among most vulnerable to mortgage stress • Building approvals jump on apartments, but construction sector still in contraction • UK cannot 'keep bits' of EU membership in Brexit: May Politics • Trump hits back at 'overrated' Streep, denies mocking reporter • Ombudsman launches probe into Centrelink debt recovery scheme • Taxpayers foot bill for Ley to attend Sarina Russo's NYE parties Sport • Win over Renegades lifts Sixers to second on BBL ladder • Gavrilova advances at Sydney International despite delays • Injured Kyrgios 'to lay it all on the line' at Aussie Open 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 • Tropical night was Melbourne's most humid since 1982, BOM says • Tribal violence in PNG disrupts major gas project • London air pollution kills about 10,000 people annually Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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