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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: There are claims that Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson bullied senior Queensland Government staff, calling one of them a "maggot" and "bucket of s***". It highlights a strained relationship between the two parties Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been ridiculed after he mourned the loss of "legendary revolutionary and orator" Fidel Castro. Most Western leaders were not so kind when speaking of the Cuban leader who died on the weekend Scientists racing to save the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot have been stunned by the generosity of the public. More than $120,000 has been donated to help bring the species back from the brink How important are your first 1,000 days on Earth? When it comes to ending Indigenous disadvantage, these women know the earliest years matter most Here's what's coming up: 8:05am AEDT: Senator Penny Wong will speak to Radio National 10:30am AEDT: The Queensland coroner will investigate the death of asylum seeker Hamid Khazaei in Brisbane 6:15pm AEDT: The winner of the Newcombe Medal will be revealed at the Australian Tennis Awards Top Stories 'Bucket of s***': Noel Pearson abuse claims surface Claims Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson bullied senior Queensland Government staff, calling one of them a "maggot" and "bucket of shit", highlight a strained relationship between the two parties. Khawaja's display contains answer to Australia's batting torment Usman Khawaja's match-winning batting display in Australia's third Test against South Africa shows that at least outside Asia, he has arrived as a senior player to be counted on, writes Geoff Lemon. Man charged after four women pushed onto Melbourne train tracks A 47-year-old man who allegedly pushed four women, including three aged in their 70s and 80s, onto train tracks in Melbourne is charged with attempted murder and making threats to kill. How transforming kids' first years sets them up for success When it comes to ending Indigenous disadvantage, these women know kids' first years count for everything. Turnbull, Shorten to unite against Indigenous domestic violence Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Labor Leader Bill Shorten will this morning link arms with MPs from across the political spectrum to unite against staggering rates of domestic violence inflicted on Indigenous Australians. Rosberg wins maiden F1 world title Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has won his first Formula One world championship after finishing second at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, while Australia's Daniel Ricciardo placed third on the overall standings. Government can't keep using 'borrowed money', Abbott says Former prime minister Tony Abbott is calling for a "big new push" on budget repair and has suggested the Government revisit some of the measures he announced in 2014. Pygmy marmosets taken from wildlife park found, men charged Two pygmy marmosets are recovered after being taken from a wildlife park south of Sydney and two men are charged, but a third monkey is still missing. The year's legislation in seven photos We are down to just four more days of Parliament for an eventful 2016, so here is a pictorial recap of some of the major developments. Justin Trudeau's positive Castro remarks spark ire, humour Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose family's ties with the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro go back decades, mourns the loss of a "remarkable leader", sparking a flurry of criticism and humour at his favourable tone. Barnett 'disappointed' over Fremantle's Australia Day axing WA Premier Colin Barnett says he is "extremely disappointed" by the City of Fremantle's decision to abandon its Australia Day celebrations in favour of an alternate event two days later, calling the move "a disservice to our country". Cirque du Soleil performer injured during live show A Cirque Du Soleil performer escapes serious injury after falling 3 to 5 metres and landing on her head during a show in Brisbane. Snakes 'falling through light fittings' as Adelaide activity increases A snake catcher warns of increased snake activity in South Australian towns and cities over summer, after removing several dangerous reptiles from Adelaide's CBD. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Combining the certainties of life: Why death makes a perfect partner for tax By business reporter Michael Janda The Government is compromising Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to inclusion By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Why Australia must legalise compensated surrogacy By Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University Opinion: How our communities exacerbate family violence By Pallavi Sinha World • One dead, nine injured in New Orleans shooting • Trump adviser warns against Romney for secretary of state • Israel kills four IS militants in Syria after ambush, military says Australia • Verrender: Scrapping TPP won't make a lick of difference • Government a step closer to passing ABCC bill • Man charged after four women pushed onto Melbourne train tracks Business • Oil at tipping point ahead of OPEC meeting • ANZ, Macquarie hauled into court over Malaysian ringgit cartel • Rio Tinto boss says mining industry must win back trust of local communities Politics • Verrender: Scrapping TPP won't make a lick of difference • Government a step closer to passing ABCC bill • Trump adviser warns against Romney for secretary of state Sport • Khawaja's display contains answer to Australia's batting torment • Debutants brought a 'shift in energy' to Test team, says Smith • As it happened: Australia claims consolation win over Proteas Entertainment • What's the story behind the strange gate in Collector? • When music lover Julian Scharf got his hearing back, he threw a party for his new ears • Alice Springs filmmaker returns to desert to share tale of rough justice Health • How transforming kids' first years sets them up for success • Record Indigenous incarceration rates could be avoided: experts • Cambodia offers amnesty so Australians can collect surrogate babies Science and Tech • Sex robots a danger to women and children, UK campaigners argue • Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science • PM hints IBM facing $30m bill for census fail Environment • Scientists crowdfund more than $120K to help save orange-bellied parrot • Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science • Queensland to ban single-use plastic bags from 2018 Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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