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TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2017

Trump signs order to withdraw from TPP trade pact

President Donald Trump moved on Monday to pull the United States out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, making good on a pledge to scrap a deal he denounced as a 'job killer' and a 'rape' of US interests.

Bourke Street driver could face more charges

Police could lay more charges against the man accused of killing five people when his car ploughed into pedestrians at Bourke St mall.

On-set shooting death sparks review

Australia's film and TV union will review safety protocols after an actor was shot dead during the filming of a music video in Brisbane's CBD.

Sydney housing world's second-most expensive

It's long been an issue but now Sydneysiders have proof. The cost of housing in the harbour city has gone through the roof, on a truly global scale.

First day of Syria talks end without apparent breakthrough

There is no deal in sight after the first day of indirect peace talks between Syrian rebels and Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Bird flu outbreaks put WHO on high alert

The World Health Organisation says a spate of outbreaks of avian influenza have put it on "high alert".

Chile fires cause 'worst forestry disaster' in its history

Vast woodland fires in the center and south of Chile have caused "the biggest forestry disaster in our history," President Michelle Bachelet said on Monday, canceling a trip abroad to supervise the emergency.

Bangladeshi teen faces imminent deportation over disability

A Bangladeshi teenager who has lived in Sydney for eight years is facing deportation after Assistant Immigration Minister Alex Hawke declined to intervene in the case.

Aziz Ansari calls out 'casual white supremacy' among Trump fans on SNL

The comedian also offered the 45th President of the United States some sound advice as to how to end casual racism.

The surname that stumped an electorate: Gladys Berejiklian's rise to the top

Gladys Berejiklian was on Monday sworn in as the 45th Premier of NSW, following the resignation of Mike Baird the previous week. SBS takes a look at the life and times of the second woman to lead the state.

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.