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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The rare condition of scurvy is making a surprise comeback in Australia. A doctor has found diabetes patients at a major western Sydney hospital developed the potentially fatal disease due to a lack of vitamin C More than 10,000 people have fled their homes in rebel-held Aleppo. The Syrian Army and its allies have driven rebels from the city's east in the biggest setback for opposition forces since 2012 Former fly-in-fly-out workers have told the ABC they have serious injuries after breathing in toxic smoke from burning rock. They say mine owner Glencore has not offered compensation or assistance Can you buy happiness? It's complicated. But these are some tips backed by psychological research on how to use money to improve your wellbeing. Here's what's coming up: 7:05am AEDT: Finance Minister Mathias Cormann will speak to News Breakfast 11:30am AEDT: The SA Government will deliver its response to the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission 12:30pm AEDT: NSW Premier Mike Baird will give a speech at the National Press Club Top Stories Thousands flee as army seizes key Aleppo area, observatory says The Syrian Army and its allies drive rebels from eastern Aleppo, in a wider advance that marks the biggest setback for the opposition in Aleppo since 2012, the army and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights say. McArthur River Mine workers allegedly 'wrecked' by toxic smoke Speaking publicly for the first time, former fly-in-fly-out workers tell the ABC they are suffering serious consequences after breathing in toxic smoke from burning rock on one of the world's biggest zinc and lead mines, and that owner Glencore has not offered compensation or assistance. ABCC should not just focus on union behaviour, Xenophon says Changes to the Government's industrial relations legislation proposed by Senator Nick Xenophon are in keeping with "core Liberal values" and should be adopted, former employment minister Eric Abetz says. Third pygmy marmoset monkey found alive and well The third pygmy marmoset monkey stolen from a wildlife park south of Sydney on Saturday has been found alive and well, New South Wales Police confirm. Doctor discovers scurvy resurgence at Sydney hospital There has been a resurgence of the rare condition of scurvy among a group of diabetes patients at a major western Sydney hospital, a doctor finds. 30 years ago, Gerry dreamt up a service to give kids an equal start How one childcare service has been working — on a shoestring budget — to give Indigenous children an equal start in life. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs. Eight stabbed after 'active shooter' report at Ohio State University At least eight people were stabbed in an "active shooter" attack at Ohio State University campus before a suspect was shot, school and hospital officials say. Police shoot man who 'threatened' 3yo with gun in Adelaide A man who allegedly threatened a three-year-old girl with a firearm after abducting her, a woman and another child and driving along Rundle Mall is shot by police. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements. Dylan Alcott wins Australian tennis' Newcombe Medal Dylan Alcott carves his name in sports history as the first wheelchair athlete to win the Newcombe Medal, the highest individual award in Australian tennis. UKIP elects ex-chairman Paul Nuttall to replace Nigel Farage Britain's anti-European Union UK Independence Party elects former chairman Paul Nuttall as its new leader, as it seeks to overcome months of internal turmoil and capitalise on its successful Brexit campaign. Domino's outlet in snowy northern Japan training reindeers to deliver pizza Santa Claus is outsourcing his reindeer this holiday season to help deliver pizza for a Domino's outlet in snowy northern Japan. New life for old tyres as a biofuel A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Verrender: Scrapping TPP won't make a lick of difference By business editor Ian Verrender Do Iraqi forces have the manpower to match their firepower? By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Why women need to keep shouting their abortions By Jane Caro How will Castro's death affect US-Cuba relations? By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel World • Coalition troops change tactics in fight for Mosul • North Korea observes mourning period for Fidel Castro • Dead fish skating rink in Japan closes amid uproar Australia • ABCC should not just focus on union behaviour, Xenophon says • McArthur River Mine workers allegedly 'wrecked' by toxic smoke • Dylan Alcott wins Australian tennis' Newcombe Medal Business • Government tightens rules on pay day loans and consumer leases • Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens • Petrol prices fall in five largest cities, NSW forks out $85m more on ethanol mandate Politics • ABCC should not just focus on union behaviour, Xenophon says • Judge criticises NT government department over treatment of teen • North Korea observes mourning period for Fidel Castro Sport • Dylan Alcott wins Australian tennis' Newcombe Medal • Parramatta star Radradra signs with cashed-up French rugby giants Toulon • Dank's appeal against life-time ban dismissed Entertainment • 'Holocaust on ice': Putin's spokesman's wife criticised over dance • Michael Fassbender on the challenge of turning game Assassin's Creed into a film • Are modern-day apartments over-glazed hot boxes? Health • Doctor discovers scurvy resurgence at Sydney hospital • 30 years ago, Gerry dreamt up a service to give kids an equal start • Unconscious man behind wheel as car spins out of control on Sydney motorway Science and Tech • Record die-off of coral confirmed by scientists • Sex robots a danger to women and children, UK campaigners argue • Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science Environment • Record die-off of coral confirmed by scientists • McArthur River Mine workers allegedly 'wrecked' by toxic smoke • Scientists crowdfund more than $130K to help save orange-bellied parrot Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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