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Sign up to our Morning Mail Sign up now » A daily wrap of what's happening, stories we love and the latest news, sent early in the morning. Click here to sign up to our Morning Mail the guardian today - Australia edition Monday 02 Jan 2017 Headlines More » Tony Abbott says Australia should suspend aid to Palestinian Authority In a wide-ranging opinion piece the former prime minister also canvassed moving Australia's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem Saving New Zealand's murder capital: 'We don't want to be defined by death' Planet Earth II 'a disaster for world's wildlife' says rival nature producer Turkey nightclub shooting: Istanbul mourns victims as search continues Partygoer 'possessed': suspected bush rave drug overdose leaves one dead Russian envoys leave US after sanctions for alleged hacks Cabinet papers More » Cabinet papers 1992-93: victory for 'True Believers' kicks off lasting debates Labor increased its majority at the March 1993 election, but a tough budget overshadowed its ambitious economic and social plans Sport More » Short memories as Australian selectors return to all-rounder obsession | Sam Perry What lies ahead in 2017: the major highlights in Australian sport Hilton Cartwright to make Test debut as Steve O'Keefe replaces Jackson Bird Nick Kyrgios brushes off basketball injury in Hopman Cup singles win Olivier Giroud's brilliant back-heel helps Arsenal sink Crystal Palace Culture More » Bleached: Laura Jones's hope for the reef Our favourite Australian photos of 2016 True crime, comedy and the G-spot: the best Australian podcast episodes of 2016 Comment is free More » Trump and Brexit left progressives aghast. They should be emboldened | Jeff Sparrow The biggest threat to culture is not an LNG plant: the real battle for James Price Point | Lily O'Neill Guardian readers on their worst holidays: rats, sewage and lots of vomiting Life and style More » Your underwhelming New Year's Eve photos My boyfriend cheated on me using Skype sex. Does it matter? How we transition into the new year Technology More » Appy New Year: the best apps to help you achieve your resolutions for 2017 New Year revolutions: four gadgets for a better you Science More » New technologies bring marine archaeology treasures to light Paintings reveal early signs of cognitive decline, claims study Environment More » Saving loggerhead turtles: the annual sacrifice to preserve an ancient journey River swimming: why don't Australians take the plunge? Video More » Four-wheel-drive rolls off ferry on the way to Queensland's Fraser Island – video Sydney and Auckland see in 2017 with fireworks and lasers – video Activists read the Nauru files outside Australia House in London – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Trump spokesman on Russia: president-elect already getting 'wins' abroad After Trump questions claims of Russian hacking again, incoming White House spokesman says delay in retaliation for sanctions 'good for our country' The day violent thugs were driven out by hippies with glowsticks | Craig Stone Ben Affleck: 'My wildest dreams have come true, but at a price' Mariah Carey shrugs off New Year's Eve performance trouble in message to fans Paul Keating's response to talkback caller over Mabo a reminder of leadership past Burkinis and belonging: 'It's this feeling the beach and hijab don't mix' Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396