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Top Stories 35 dead in New Year 'terror attack' on Istanbul nightclub A gunman shoots his way into an Istanbul nightclub packed with New Year's revellers, killing at least 35 people and wounding more than 40 in what the provincial governor describes as a terrorist attack. Two killed by illegal NYE fireworks in Victoria, New South Wales Two people are killed and several injured by illegal fireworks around the country during New Year's Eve celebrations in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. New Year skies explode in colour as Australia rings in 2017 Millions of people across Australia party into the New Year, after farewelling 2016 beneath night skies set ablaze with colour by stunning fireworks displays. See the best from around the country here. New Year celebrations from around the world As 2016 draws to a close, revellers around the world are bidding a weary adieu to a year filled with political surprises, prolonged conflicts and deaths of legendary celebrities. You're the first to escape in 50 years — so what do you do? The 1941 confession and account of life on the run for the first man to escape Melbourne's Pentridge Prison in 50 years is released to the public for the first time. Wall of wheelie bins used in attempt to lead rogue croc back to water Far north Queensland residents try unsuccessfully to lead a stray 3.8-metre crocodile back to the water's edge by utilising a wall of wheelie bins. 'No computer is safe': Trump sceptical about security of computers Donald Trump says computers are not secure and suggests important information should be written out and sent by courier, as he continues to question claims Russia was involved in hacking ahead of the US election. White House photographer shares final Year in Photographs Chief White House photographer Pete Souza releases his eighth and final Year in Photographs collection, comprising some of the best moments captured from inside the Obama administration in 2016. Police close in on suspect in killing of Phillip Carlyle On April 13, 1997, 47-year-old Phillip Carlyle was found dead in an air-conditioning plant room inside his Robina office on the Gold Coast. Now almost 20 years on, police say they are preparing a brief of evidence around a suspect after adding extra resources to the investigation. Ronda Rousey contemplates future after comeback loss Ronda Rousey, once the most feared woman in the UFC, says she will have "take time to reflect" after a heavy loss to Amanda Nunes in her comeback fight. Keating era documents offer glimpse into 1992 Australia Billy Ray Cyrus was on the radio. The little-known Baz Luhrmann released his first film. And in a big house on the hill in Canberra, Australia's new leader was finding his feet. Teen battles elements, food poisoning to snag first coin of 2017 Dedication pays off for a Canberra teenager who spent a week camped outside the Royal Australian Mint to claim the first coin struck anywhere in the world in 2017. MASH's 'Father Mulcahy' dies aged 84 William Christopher, who played the unassuming US Army chaplain in the long-running hit TV series MASH, dies 18 months after being diagnosed with cancer. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Media still failing challenge of women's sport coverage By Tracey Holmes Julia Baird: How to reclaim the true meaning of Christmas By Julia Baird Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house By business reporter Michael Janda Scorsese's Silence a fitting test of faith at Christmas By Simon Smart Just In Nearly 200 people arrested during New Year celebrations in Victoria January 1, 2017 - 4:05 pm Tasmanian families living NDIS 'nightmare' fear problems will worsen January 1, 2017 - 3:59 pm 'No computer is safe': Trump sceptical about security of computers January 1, 2017 - 3:59 pm World • UN Security Council welcomes Syria ceasefire • South Koreans demand leader's removal in New Year's protest • Baghdad market bombing kills at least 25 people Business • Will the Australian dollar fall below 50 US cents in 2017? • Mining industry slips into the new year on an unexpected upturn • Household solar power producers counter lower feed-in tariffs Politics • 'No computer is safe': Trump sceptical about security of computers • White House photographer shares final Year in Photographs • UN Security Council welcomes Syria ceasefire Sport • Cahill responds to Mariners' ballkid shenanigans • Ronda Rousey contemplates future after comeback loss • Sydney Sixers collapse helps Adelaide Strikers to BBL win Science and Tech • China to ban domestic ivory trade by end of 2017 • Australian Manuka honey 'as powerful against superbugs as NZ variety' • China's space program to protect 'national security' Environment • China to ban domestic ivory trade by end of 2017 • London's $7b 'super sewer' aims to stop faeces, filth polluting the Thames • Spike in owls orphaned on Gold Coast Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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