Новости за 26.06.2015

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor is expecting the off-field turmoil engulfing Parramatta to steel the Eels ahead of their showdown with the Dragons at Pirtek Stadium on Saturday.

IOOF paraded its research division as industry leading, insiders have a very different view, describing an overworked unit that doctored reports in possible breach of regulations.

Top Gear host Richard Hammond has admitted the end of the long-running car show "broke my heart" but has pledged that it's not over yet for the hugely popular trio of presenters.

Shares suffered a dismal end to a rollercoaster week as investors continued to worry about the outcome of Greece's debt negotiations.

The long-time speechwriter for Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has left the airline's top lawyers working overtime to ensure her tell-all manuscript about one of the most controversial episodes in its history never sees the light of day.

As the proud killer of more than 16,000 saltwater crocodiles, Mick Pitman has little doubt the Northern Territory's rogue reptiles can be quickly and humanely dispatched by cashed-up trophy hunters.

Beating the Hurricanes on Saturday night would be one of the Brumbies' greatest triumphs.

The future hangs in the balance for Greece – perhaps even more so for its students.

Auditor-general questions the exclusion of three bidders from the ACTAB sale.

When the Tour de France starts next Saturday, the question will emerge: where will the next Cadel Evans come from?

The shoulder charge may be banned, but Manly centre Steve Matai still managed to deliver a bone-rattling hit to South Sydney prop Dave Tyrrell in the first half of Friday night's clash at ANZ Stadium.

Ricky Stuart has put the onus on his players to take individual responsibility for fixing their defence.

Debate, dialogue and the sharing of ideas will help middle powers muscle up on the world stage.

Unable to borrow money from traditional lenders because of poor credit, Darius Khor searched online using terms like "no credit check" to find a loan.

Australia's $650 billion non-profit superannuation sector has hit back at the Abbott government's claim that there is a need to lift governance standards of funds and introduce independent directors.

Jesse Mogg isn't ready for his time with the Brumbies to come to an end just yet.

Police are investigating an alleged incident involving a former employee of a school-based after-hours care program.

The federal Coalition has intervened in the Victorian government's plan to lease the Port of Melbourne, citing concerns about environmental damage to Port Phillip Bay.

Queensland's Origin preparations have been dealt a massive blow with Josh McGuire's season over.

Southeast Queensland needs a dozen mega-developments like Springfield if it is to cope with an extra 2.2 million people over the next three decades, a respected urban geographer says.

The temperatures may be lower down south but the coolest winter is in Brisbane, according to a new Tourism and Events Queensland marketing campaign.

J.K. Rowling shares details of a new stage play that will explore an 'untold part of Harry's story'.

Just in case you missed some of the oddest yarns doing the rounds, here's a recap of some weird and wonderful stories from around the world this week.

Will Steffen and Barbara Norman ("Light rail poll: Liberals' views should not be counted", Times2, June25, p5) have come up with the remarkable conclusion that, if you exclude the people who oppose the light rail proposal from survey results, most people support it.

AFL footballers have been so worn down by the demands of today's elite competition that many used an anonymous survey to report their sense of dread before resuming this season. Filming of training is adding to the sense of burden on top of players' already acute consciousness that their every move is being recorded and analysed by someone.