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MONDAY 23 JANUARY 2017

Trump launches presidency with attacks on media, marchers

Barely arrived in the White House, President Donald Trump has touched off a stormy debate over the extent of his popular support, even before moving Monday to take his first concrete actions in office.

Victoria to announce bail system changes

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will this morning announce changes to the state's bail system after the Bourke St mall tragedy.

African troops prepare for Gambian president's return

West African troops approached the Gambian capital Sunday to secure President Adama Barrow's arrival from neighbouring Senegal, as controversy erupted over the assurances offered to Yahya Jammeh to guarantee his departure.

At least 39 killed as Indian train derails

Indian officials say they are looking into the possibility that a train derailment which killed 39 people and injured dozens more was caused deliberately.

NSW still the best performing economy

NSW has the best performing economy, Tasmania is a big improver and Western Australia is still at the bottom, says CommSec's State of the States report.

Probe begins into Italian bus accident

Mechanical failure or the driver falling asleep at the wheel are being investigated as possible reasons for a fiery bus crash in Italy which killed 16 students.

Birth date linked to ADHD diagnosis: study

The validity of ADHD diagnosis in Australia is again being questioned with a WA study showing the youngest children are more likely to be receiving medication.

Spirits soar as Raise The Bar catapults Indigenous young guns to academic and sporting success

An innovative program is helping talented Indigenous teens balance promising athletic careers with education.

Yolocaust: Israeli satirist targets Holocaust memorial selfies

An Israeli satirist living in Berlin has created a work which juxtaposes Holocaust memorial selfies with images of the actual Holocaust.

Sikh boy forced to attend different school over turban ban

A five-year-old boy has been banned from wearing his traditional head-wear at a Melbourne school, because it doesn't conform with the uniform protocol.

The best friends who discovered they were identical twins

A chance encounter on a Swedish ski field was the beginning of an amazing story of friendship and family.

Remembering love and finding home: Saroo Brierley's 'Lion' story

Saroo Brierley - whose life story is now a Hollywood film - used his vivid memories of India to help find his way home. And his recollection of his first day in Australia is just as strong.

Hijab billboard campaign success sees signs booked across Victoria

Campaign Edge, the agency behind a campaign to return the image of two girls wearing hijabs to billboards in Victoria, says it aims to roll out the project across the country.

What Trump's inauguration tells us to expect from his presidency

With bitter partisan divisions, public Twitter stoushes and several breaks with tradition – Trump's inauguration may be a prelude of his presidency to come.