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Top Stories Washington bunkers down ahead of Trump inauguration Police forecast that some 900,000 people, both supporters and opponents, will flood Washington for the inauguration ceremony, which includes the swearing-in on the steps of the US Capitol and a parade to the White House along streets thronged with spectators. Treasurer to stand for NSW top job, Baird hasn't 'backed anyone' New South Wales Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian confirms she will stand for the state's top job, as outgoing Premier Mike Baird says she would be "outstanding", but "I haven't backed anyone". 'Yet to find signs of life': Rescue efforts underway after avalanche buries Italian hotel A huge avalanche ploughs into a luxury mountain hotel in central Italy after a series of strong earthquakes rattled the area, leaving many unaccounted for, officials say. Defending champ Djokovic out of Australian Open in stunning upset Defending champion Novak Djokovic is dumped out of the Australian Open in the second round by world number 117 Denis Istomin. Smith belts century to lead Australia to ODI victory Australia takes a 2-1 lead in its five-game one-day international series against Pakistan with a seven-wicket win at the WACA. Abbott fires back at Turnbull's cabinet processes remark Former prime minister Tony Abbott categorically rejects Malcolm Turnbull's allegation that traditional cabinet processes were absent under his leadership. Is Barack Obama the coolest US President in history? From fist bumping Michelle Obama to sharing a few dad jokes, Barack Obama has defined his presidency through pop culture. Take a look back at some of his coolest moments from the past eight years. Sunshine Coast bushfire threat reduced as conditions ease Easing conditions reduce the threat of a bushfire burning since yesterday afternoon at Coolum on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, as authorities reopen the Sunshine Motorway but warn smoke haze may impact visibility for motorists. Gambia's Barrow takes oath in Senegal as regional troops gather Gambia's President-elect Adama Barrow is sworn in at the Gambian embassy in neighbouring Senegal as West African troops prepare to back him in a showdown with a defiant incumbent Yahya Jammeh. 24 children killed when bus, truck collide in India A truck loaded with sand collides with a school bus, killing at least 24 children in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police say. Brisbane photographer charged with dozens of child sex offences A Brisbane photographer who specialises in portraits of child dancers is charged with 79 offences, including seven counts of rape, and supplying dangerous drugs to minor. Letter claims Centrelink staff told to ignore debt errors Centrelink staff working on the agency's controversial debt claw-back program have been told to ignore errors in calculations and push through debts they know are incorrect, according to an anonymous letter written by a person claiming to be a compliance officer with the agency. Tehran building collapses killing 30 firefighters, state media reports A historic high-rise building in Tehran engulfed by a fire collapses, killing at least 30 firefighters and injuring some 75 people, according to Iran's state-run Press TV. One Nation a 'threat' to major parties at WA poll, Hanson says An emotional One Nation leader Pauline Hanson masses her candidates for the WA election on the steps of State Parliament, urging them to "speak up" ahead of the March poll. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why a universal basic income is a poor substitute for a job By Claire Connelly Trump's presidency to complicate China-US relations By China correspondent Matthew Carney Why I'm marching against Donald Trump this weekend By Lucia Osborne-Crowley Davos forum confronts chilly reception to globalisation By business reporter Stephen Letts Just In No guarantee of Open return in 2018 for Djokovic after shock loss January 20, 2017 - 6:55 am SA blackout investigation puts power import plan on hold January 20, 2017 - 6:51 am Sunshine Coast bushfire threat reduced as conditions ease January 20, 2017 - 6:29 am World • Obama and his many encounters with kids • Samsung chief staves off arrest amid scandal, prosecutor to keep chasing • Trump's presidency will be 'hopelessly conflicted', corporate governance expert says Business • Trump's presidency will be 'hopelessly conflicted', corporate governance expert says • Unemployment rises to 5.8pc despite third month of full-time job gains • Vegemite returns to majority Australian ownership under Bega deal with Mondelez Politics • Obama and his many encounters with kids • Is Barack Obama the coolest US President in history? • Gambia's Barrow takes oath in Senegal as regional troops gather Sport • No guarantee of Open return in 2018 for Djokovic after shock loss • Gavrilova fights past Konjuh, into Aus Open third round • Smith belts century to lead Australia to ODI victory Science and Tech • Scans reveal how Tasmanian tiger brain was wired to kill • World temperatures hit new high in 2016: NASA • Over 55s hardest hit by 'invasive' identity theft: Scamwatch Environment • Melbourne tram network to use solar energy by end of 2018 • World temperatures hit new high in 2016: NASA • Mountains of discarded smartphones, electronics raise health and environmental concerns Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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