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Top Stories Man dead, homes destroyed as severe weather lashes Australia Severe weather fronts are pummelling several regions of Australia, with a man dying after being swept away by floodwaters in Queensland and a "mini-tornado" destroying several homes in New South Wales. Michael Clarke on cricket comeback trail Michael Clarke signals his return to cricket by playing for club side Western Suburbs, but refuses to rule out grander ambitions. Djokovic faces Murray for sixth Aussie crown Novak Djokovic has history and a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title in his sights when he takes on Andy Murray in Sunday night's final. Tropfest film festival future lies in crowdfunding Tropfest founder John Polson is using a crowdfunding campaign to encourage supporters to donate funds to help rebuild the popular short film festival. Nothing healthy about a tan: Sun safety campaign saving hundreds A new study reveals the Cancer Institute of New South Wales sun safe campaigns — focused on real-life stories — have saved dozens of lives. Kerber takes Yarra dip, bathes in praise after Australian Open win Angelique Kerber celebrates her stunning Australian Open final victory over Serena Williams by taking a swim in the Yarra river. Cyclone Stan brings flooding, wind gusts to the Pilbara Floodwaters and damaging wind gusts are now the main concern for residents across Western Australia's Pilbara, as Tropical Cyclone Stan continues to move east through the region. Victorian Premier urges legalisation for same-sex marriage Daniel Andrews calls on the Federal Government to legalise same-sex marriage, as thousands of people take to the streets for Melbourne's Midsumma Pride March to celebrate the state's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender community. 'No winning answers yet' to British spy agency's Christmas puzzle With less than 24 hours until the deadline, thousands of would-be codebreakers are scrambling to solve a British spy agency's Christmas puzzle challenge — but so far, not a single person has succeeded. Children among 37 dead in asylum boat sinking off Turkey The Turkish coastguard recovers the bodies of drowned asylum seekers, including children, washed up on a beach after yet another boat sinks while trying to reach Europe, leaving at least 37 dead. Bowie leaves $100m fortune, wanted ashes scattered in Bali David Bowie's 20-page will reveals the music icon wanted his ashes scattered in Bali and his $US100 million fortune shared among his family. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Republican debate: Candidates shine without Donald Trump, but it may be too late By John Barron We can do better than the Gonski reforms By Kevin Donnelly Mitchell Pearce is just a pawn in the game of corporate sport By Marius Benson Global heating and the dilemma of climate scientists By Andrew Glikson World • British anti-poaching pilot dies after being shot down in Tanzania • Masked gang threatens attacks against asylum seekers in Stockholm • Turkey accuses Russia of new airspace violation Australia • Shorten speaks to Labor premier after friendly fire over Gonski • Melbourne City complete dominant W-League season with grand final win over Sydney FC • Kerber takes Yarra dip, bathes in praise after Australian Open win Business • Minister orders health insurers to justify proposed premium hikes • Bank of Japan shocks markets by sending interest rates negative • Queensland Nickel owes $100m, needs huge cash injection: administrators Politics • Shorten speaks to Labor premier after friendly fire over Gonski • Masked gang threatens attacks against asylum seekers in Stockholm • Thousands march against same-sex unions in Italy Sport • Kerber takes Yarra dip, bathes in praise after Australian Open win • Djokovic faces Murray for sixth Aussie crown • Melbourne City complete dominant W-League season with grand final win over Sydney FC Entertainment • Tropfest film festival future lies in crowdfunding • 'No winning answers yet' to British spy agency's Christmas puzzle • Australian painter Elisabeth Cummings experiences renewed success Health • Starvation continuing in besieged Syrian town of Madaya: doctors • Minister orders health insurers to justify proposed premium hikes • Brazil losing battle against Zika virus mosquito, president warns Science and Tech • ASIC investigating case involving world's largest 3D printer • NASA funds study on the effects of herpes in space • Giant invisible gas cloud plummets towards Milky Way Environment • Hill End nuclear waste dump ruled out due to local opposition • Bush-loving tourists wanted for month-long nature stay • Melbourne air quality drops as Tasmanian bushfire smoke drifts Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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