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Top Stories UK can't trigger Brexit without parliamentary vote, court rules The UK's Supreme Court rules that Prime Minister Theresa May must get parliamentary approval before starting the process of leaving the European Union. Few optimists on Australian housing outlook Millions of Australians have profited from the mantra that house prices only ever go up. But is that shibboleth about to be demolished? Business reporter Michael Janda investigates. Bali murder suspect tells court his co-accused cut up victim's ID 'to protect him' The trial of a Byron Bay woman and her British boyfriend over the alleged murder of a Bali police officer continues, with the court hearing she cut up the officer's identification to protect him from identity theft. Historic Sydney pub stops live music after noise complaint One of Sydney's best-known pubs, which has been around for more than a century, is forced to silence local artists performing live music in its courtyard due to a noise complaint from a neighbour. And the Oscar (nomination) goes to... La La Land scores a record-tying 14 Academy Awards nominations, Australian films Lion and Tanna scoop seven between them, while the Academy diversifies its field after #OscarsSoWhite with three films depicting stories about African-American life up for Best Picture. Trump advances controversial North Dakota pipeline President Donald Trump signs orders to advance the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, which was at the centre of the Standing Rock protests, along with the Keystone XL project which had been blocked by Barack Obama. Bliss n Eso says blanks used in gun involved in actor's death No live ammunition was loaded in the weapon which killed stuntman and actor Johann Ofner during filming of a music video for Australian hip hop group Bliss n Eso in Brisbane's CBD, management for the group says. Israel plans 2,500 new settlement homes in West Bank Israel announces plans for 2,500 more settlement homes in the occupied West Bank, the second such declaration since US President Donald Trump took office signalling he would be less critical of such projects than his predecessor. 'Move him on': Lehmann sprays Pietersen after Stars elimination Australian coach Darren Lehmann slams former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Twitter as his Melbourne Stars fall to a heavy Big Bash semi-final loss. Syria powerbrokers endorse ceasefire deal at talks Russia, Iran and Turkey present a united front at the conclusion of two days of Syrian peace talks in Kazakhstan, pledging support for the country's shaky ceasefire and a joint mechanism to ensure compliance. East Timor drops spying case against Australia A week of conciliation talks ends in East Timor dropping its spying case against Australia as part of negotiations to resolve the long-running dispute over permanent maritime boundaries in the Timor Sea. 'An act of betrayal': City divided over Australia Day cancellation The port city of Fremantle is set to effectively become a litmus test for the #changethedate movement when the local council holds its "culturally inclusive" alternative celebration to Australia Day two days later. Federer to meet Wawrinka in Australian Open semis Four-time champion Roger Federer ensures the Australian Open semi-finals will have a Swiss flavour, as he books a meeting with countryman Stan Wawrinka in the last four. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum How Trump has become the single biggest global market influence By business reporter David Taylor There's no time like the present to improve your financial health By business reporter Andrew Robertson Will NSW's new Premier let voters see her personal side? By state political reporter Brigid Glanville and staff Do you really want to get fit? Observations from a PT Just In 'Move him on': Lehmann sprays Pietersen after Stars elimination January 25, 2017 - 7:00 am Jihadism on the move in Mali - why it matters January 25, 2017 - 6:59 am Here's what supermassive black holes are doing to Australia January 25, 2017 - 6:59 am World • Six killed in central Italy helicopter crash • UN fears for 750,000 civilians in west Mosul • More bodies found in Italian mountain resort struck by avalanche Business • Few optimists on Australian housing outlook • Miners hoping Trump's troubled $1.3 trillion infrastructure spend still on table • Government scrambles after Trump pulls US out of TPP Politics • Trump advances controversial North Dakota pipeline • Barnaby Joyce urges aspiring home owners to look beyond Sydney and 'go out west' • Tensions between US and China could stretch Australia as Trump dumps TPP Sport • 'Move him on': Lehmann sprays Pietersen after Stars elimination • Johnson destroys Stars, as Scorchers win through to BBL final • Federer to meet Wawrinka in Australian Open semis Science and Tech • Creepy crawly quiz: How much do you know about stings and bites? • Fossils of huge 'wolf-sized' otter unearthed in China • Fed up with fake news? Scientists may have a 'vaccine' for that Environment • Trump advances controversial North Dakota pipeline • Government to keep renewable energy targets despite Trump concerns • Sydney swelters as heatwave records tumble in Moree Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters