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Top Stories Comanche takes line honours in Sydney to Hobart yacht race The crew of American yacht Comanche celebrates into the night after arriving at Constitution Dock more than 50 nautical miles ahead of its nearest rival. Iraqi Prime Minister vows to rid country of Islamic State in 2016 Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi promises to rid the country of Islamic State militants in the next year, after counter-terrorism forces reclaimed the western city of Ramadi from IS fighters. Chinese police detain 12 over deadly construction waste landslide Police in the Chinese city of Shenzhen detain 12 people in connection with last week's deadly landslide that killed at least seven people and left more than 70 missing. Indigenous child care centres fear impact of funding changes Fresh concerns are raised over the Federal Government's overhaul of the childcare sector, with fears some centres could be forced to close and leave vulnerable Indigenous families at risk. Malaysia Airlines investigates mix-up that sent plane flying in wrong direction Malaysia Airlines investigates a Christmas Day mix-up that sent a plane flying in the wrong direction after it left Auckland, in the latest incident to hit the carrier. Southern United States hit by tornadoes for record seven days A record series of tornadoes as well as heavy floods kill dozens of people in the southern United States, with blizzard conditions now setting in across many parts of the country. At least 200 holidaymakers stranded in barge off Stradbroke Island More than 200 holidaymakers spend hours stuck in waters off Brisbane after a barge headed for North Stradbroke Island runs aground on a sandbank. Tamir Rice: No charges for officers who fatally shot 12-year-old boy A US grand jury decides not to charge a police officer who shot and killed a 12-year-old boy armed with a toy gun in Ohio last year. Syrian towns evacuated under rare deal between regime and rebels The evacuation of more than 450 fighters and civilians from three Syrian towns begins under a rare deal between the regime and rebel groups, according to monitors and fighters. As it happened: Smith, Khawaja help Australia build big lead at MCG Australia compiles a 459-run lead thanks to half centuries from Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith on day three of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Look back at how the action unfolded. Croc warning issued in NT as floods cut main highway Flooding forces the closure of the Stuart Highway until Tuesday morning, as authorities warn crocodiles could lurk in floodwaters near townships. Sri Lanka cricket stars apologise for Enrique Iglesias concert chaos An entertainment company owned by Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene apologises for an Enrique Iglesias concert where local women shed their underwear, sparking outrage from the country's president. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Are we witnessing a turning point in the future of coal? 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