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Top Stories Trade union royal commission findings to be released Almost two years after Tony Abbott vowed to "shine a great big spotlight" into the union movement, the findings of the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption are to be released. Teenage boys die in fiery car crash in Melbourne's south-west Two teenage boys die after their car bursts into flames after leaving the Princes Freeway at Altona, in Melbourne's south-west suburbs, and hits a tree. Reshuffle on the cards after Briggs and Brough step down Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will consider a wider ministerial reshuffle in the new year, after federal MPs Jamie Briggs and Mal Brough are stood down from the frontbench. Australian cash helping train terrorists in Indonesia A terror financing investigation uncovers about $500,000 in Australian cash sent to Indonesia to arm and train extremists and support their families. Assassination of journalist raises fears of Islamic State sleeper cells in Turkey The daylight assassination of a third Syrian journalist in Turkey is blamed on Islamic State militants, raising deep concerns about the extent of the group's penetration into the country. Crowe unleashes anger after Virgin denies travel with hoverboards Gladiator star Russell Crowe unleashes his frustration toward Virgin Australia via social media, after the airline stops him taking Segway boards on a flight. Resident of flood-prone NT township calls for housing to be moved As evacuees from the flooded Daly River community in NT make the most of Darwin crisis accommodation, one resident calls for homes to be moved to higher ground. Texas 'affluenza' teen to be returned to US from Mexico to face court A Texas teen, nicknamed "affluenza" after a psychologist said he was so wealthy he had an inability to tell right from wrong, will be returned to the United States after being caught in Mexico breaking his probation sentence for killing four people while driving drunk. US-led air strikes kill Islamic State leader linked to Paris attacks An Islamic State leader with "direct" ties to the alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks was among 10 senior figures of the militant group killed in Syria and Iraq this month, the Pentagon says. Glee star arrested on suspicion of possessing child porn Actor Mark Salling, who played brash high school footballer Noah "Puck" Puckerman on hit television show Glee, is held by Los Angeles police on suspicion of possessing child pornography. Fourth day something like Test cricket as Australia claims series We've been waiting for it, almost praying for it: At last, the West Indies and Australia produced a day of something like Test cricket, writes Geoff Lemon. Civil disobedience 101: Anti-logging group offers protest training Logging opponents in Tasmania's north west provide training sessions for residents who want to participate in protests. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Are we witnessing a turning point in the future of coal? By Ian Verrender Celebrate the victories, but plan for a post-IS Iraq By Daryl McCann Indigenous reconciliation could be our agile PM's greatest test By Mungo MacCallum The five best political decisions of 2015 By Paula Matthewson World • 110 journalists killed in 2015, most in 'peaceful' countries: RSF • Suicide bomber on motorbike attacks Pakistani government office killing 23 people • Iraq needs Kurdish help to retake Mosul from Islamic State: Minister Australia • Australian cash helping train terrorists in Indonesia • Trade union royal commission findings to be released • Reshuffle on the cards after Briggs and Brough step down Business • Trade union royal commission findings to be released • Tinkler's company must raise $25m in a month for coal mine purchase • Investors lap up shares after dairy farming business acquires processor Politics • Trade union royal commission findings to be released • Reshuffle on the cards after Briggs and Brough step down • Trump slams Bill Clinton's 'terrible record of women abuse' Sport • Fourth day something like Test cricket as Australia claims series • Siddle could be replaced by second spinner for SCG, says Lehmann • Australia secures series with big win over West Indies at MCG Entertainment • Glee star arrested on suspicion of possessing child porn • Surfing violinist takes on massive wave for art project • Crowe unleashes anger after Virgin denies travel with hoverboards Health • Only half of Medicare savings will go towards listing new procedures • Australian charity helps bring fresh food to Indian slums • Qld mines given black lung warning as workers face 'breathless' Christmas Science and Tech • Study of ancient skulls from Vanuatu sheds light on Polynesian origins • British astronaut dials wrong number on Christmas call home from space • Risk of comet hitting Earth higher than previously thought: astronomers Environment • Owners of Ginninderra Falls hold safety fears for trespassers • Beijing issues second red alert for choking smog • Conservationists concerned over lack of tugboat facilities in port expansion Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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