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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Tuesday 15 November 2016 g New Zealand earthquake Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Sign up here for our Guardian Today email, sent every day at noon, and you can sign up to our new Guardian Australia sport email here. Among the stories leading our website this morning is the latest on the New Zealand earthquake. Former All Blacks great Richie McCaw, who is now a commercial pilot, has been flying rescue workers in the wake of the 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The small tourist town of Kaikoura has been cut off as landslides, destroyed roads and bridges block entry in and out of the coastal resort, while an Irish pub in the small town of Hanmer Springs has been a place of relief for quake victims. Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines Barnaby Joyce on Q&A: I know whether Trump will honour refugee deal but can't tell you Deputy PM appearance to accuse Labor of blocking bill that would permanently ban people from visiting Australia Supermoon: world's skywatchers seek clear skies for rare sight Natural phenomenon, largest of its kind in 68 years, will be visible after sunset on Monday wherever you are in the world Don't despair over Trump, says sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins Commissioner says president-elect's victory echoes women's experience of being passed over despite having more qualifications and experience Obama at press conference will not say if Trump is qualified to be president – live Follow live updates in US politics as Donald Trump continues the transition process, with 67 days to go until he takes the oath of office Malcolm Turnbull: Trump election shows 'jobs and growth' mantra was right The prime minister told the ABC the outcome of the US election had vindicated his campaign focus on the economy Australian news and politics Police assaulted man in NSW station then lied about it, court told Six officers are accused of trying to pervert the court of justice after alleged attack on 22-year-old Corey Barker in Ballina Bill Shorten vows Labor will crack down on 457 visa program Labor leader stresses focus on jobs for Australians as he promises not to neglect blue-collar workers and suffer fate of US Democrats Australia's political donations: 85% of privately raised funds 'not declared' GetUp report shows the majority of major party income is undisclosed 'dark money' as large sums can easily be hidden using donation splitting The National party has more to worry about than a Trump wave Blundering Coalition decisions perceived as taking rural and regional Australians for granted have left the Nationals vulnerable to voter fury NSW mayor criticised for calling Aboriginal land claims 'opportunistic' Chairman of Glen Innes branch of Aboriginal Land Council says it's ironic for a non-Indigenous person to describe any claim to land as 'opportunistic' Lifetime ban on refugees visiting Australia in trouble as crossbenchers voice opposition As the Coalition ramps up its rhetoric, senators Leyonhjelm, Hinch, Griff and Kakoschke-Moore express concern South Australian storms included seven tornadoes, Bureau of Meteorology says Treasurer says report concludes tornadoes destroyed transmission lines in the north of South Australia, triggering the blackout Around the world 2016 will be the hottest year on record, UN says World Meteorological Organisation figures show global temperature is 1.2C above pre-industrial levels and will set a new high for the third year running Stephen Bannon and Reince Priebus to lead Trump's White House Chief of staff rewarded for campaign loyalty and former executive chair of far-right Breitbart News is 'senior counselor' 'Like living on a waking dragon': New Zealanders count cost of earthquake Eyewitness accounts emerge as strong aftershocks and severe weather hamper efforts to reach stranded communities Pakistani troops killed by Indian shelling in Kashmir, says military Seven die in Pakistan-administered Bhimber sector on line of control as tensions rise between neighbours Russia warplane crashes into eastern Mediterranean, officials say Lost plane, reported by Russia defence ministry, detracts from display of naval power in Syria war effort

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