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THURSDAY 12 JANUARY 2017

Trump slams 'phony' Russia dossier allegations in first press conference as president-elect

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday flatly denied 'phony' explosive allegations about ties with Russia and lurid behavior on a trip to Moscow that have tainted his election victory and threatened to engulf his presidency.

Rod Culleton loses Senate seat

Rod Culleton's brother-in-law could replace him as a senator after the independent politician was dumped for being declared bankrupt.

Why are most people right handed?

The answer may be in the mouth of our ancestors.

Taliban video shows Australian hostage pleading for Trump to save his life

Australian man Timothy Weeks has been shown on a Taliban video pleading for US president-elect Donald Trump to help save his life.

Tiger flights in and out of Bali cancelled

Passengers due to fly Tiger Airways to Bali on Thursday and part of Friday may be affected by a dispute between the airline and the Indonesian government.

Rolf Harris groped blind, disabled woman: prosecutor

Veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris groped several women and girls in public, including a blind and disabled victim, British prosecutors said Wednesday.

Swiss ruling on swimming segregation draws Australian parallels

Switzerland's legal win against Muslim parents who refused to let their daughters join mixed-sex swimming lessons has drawn Australian parallels.

Charter planes, flags and free travel: How federal politicians spend millions

The federal government has implemented only three of the 36 recommendations into streamlining the parliamentary entitlements system, saying the rest requires significant legislative changes.

'Yes we can, yes we did': Obama gives his final speech as president

US President Barack Obama has delivered a heartfelt and idealistic speech in his final presidential address to the American people.

Cancer 'wonder drug' given tick of approval

In a major milestone for Melbourne scientists, a leukaemia drug almost 30 years in the making has been given the governmental tick of approval.

New hope for Melbourne's homeless as crisis worsens

A new philanthropic venture hopes to effectively curb the homeless crisis gripping Melbourne, by providing affordable housing to those most at-risk.

Could Centrelink be sued for issuing inaccurate debts?

Centrelink may have breached its duty of care, according to the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

Study suggests religion, ethnicity can affect saving habits

A new study has found religious beliefs and ethnic backgrounds can have significant influence on whether or not people decide to save their money.

Life under smog: Blue skies are back in Beijing, but for how long?

At the end of the movie 'The Day After Tomorrow', the survivors of a killer ice storm in New York City emerge slowly out of buildings into newfound safety and sunlight. That's what Beijing felt like yesterday as the city woke up to the first healthy air seen in over a week.