Auctions end the year with a bang

Not a bargain, but not excessive, either: 13 St Vincent Place, Albert Park, sold for $5.1 million.

The last big auction weekend followed the pattern of the year with buyers fuelled by low interest rates competing for a small number of properties.

FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 file photo, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a "USA Thank You" tour ...

Trump mocks claims of Russian help

Donald Trump's team has lashed out at reports that the CIA believes Russia intervened to undercut Hillary Clinton and help Trump win the US presidential race.