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THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 2017

Trump signs order to move on Mexico border wall project US President Donald Trump took a first step toward fulfilling his pledge to 'build a wall' on the Mexican border Wednesday, signing two immigration-related decrees.         Seven Victorian escapees spend night on the run Police have spent the night hunting seven escapees from a Victorian youth detention centre who fled in stolen cars.         Doctors, CEOs and social welfare advocates among Australia Day honourees From CEOs and doctors to social welfare campaigners and nurses, this year's Australia Day honourees represent a wide cross section of society. But all share a common bond: a passion for helping others.         Stem cell researcher Alan Mackay-Sim named 2017 Australian of the Year A biomolecular scientist whose work has been called 'more impressive than the moon landing' has been named the 2017 Australian of the Year.         Victoria Police under fire after Bourke Street Victoria's police union says officers are powerless to stop "drug-crazed lunatics" in cars under the force's current pursuit policy.         Television icon Mary Tyler Moore dies Well-known US actor Mary Tyler Moore has died aged 80.         Bolt loses triple treble after Carter ban Usain Bolt has lost one of his nine Olympic gold medals after team mate Nesta Carter was found guilty of doping at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The Netherlands 'counters' Trump with international abortion fund The Dutch government is leading the charge to counter the impact of America's plan to halt foreign aid to any organisations which support abortion in any way.         Becoming a new citizen: How Australia compares More than 16,000 migrants from 150 different countries are preparing to enjoy their first day as Australian citizens at more than 400 citizenship ceremonies across the country on Australia Day. Here's how other countries do it.         Australian film 'Tanna' earns historic Oscars nod The critically acclaimed film 'Tanna' has earned Australia's first Academy Award nomination in the foreign language category.         Think of the children: Is Australia behind the times on news for kids? Without dedicated social media news channels and public broadcaster bulletins for children, are Australian kids being left in the dark?         Comment: What is Australian food? With Australia Day and Lunar New Year serving up celebrations just days apart, foodie Thang Ngo asks: what is Australian cuisine exactly?         Property prices soar in Australia's major cities Property prices are continuing to rise with a number of Australian capital cities entering uncharted territory.         Lunar New Year: Where to celebrate in Australia Communities around Australia are gearing up to ring in the Year of the Rooster this Lunar New Year.     On SBS TV Nightly at 6:30pm Mon to Fri 10:30pm   On SBS Online sbs.com.au/news   On SBS Radio 1 Mon to Fri 6am and 6pm

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