Новости за 24.09.2015

At least 717 people have been killed, and 863 injured, at one of the world's holiest sites.

Dr David von Reyk has always been an "eager and willing human guinea pig" for his colleague's experiments. Now he's taking the ultimate step.

Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics, challenged Congress and by extension the mightiest nation in history on Thursday to break out of its cycle of polarisation and paralysis to finally use its power to heal the "open wounds" of a planet torn by hatred, greed, poverty and pollution.

Column 8's mention of receiving a paper letter (yesterday) brought out another person who maintains the page. Pat Lindsay of Erina says, "I regularly write in an appropriate card to my great-grandchildren. Yesterday I received a reply from young Max, a beautifully executed painting which now graces my fridge door."

Sticks and stones may break Filip Holosko's bones but pressure doesn't affect him.

New Zealand Warriors doctor John Mayhew has reiterated his concerns about the misuse of prescription drugs in the NRL, believing the cultural problem is at its worst in Sydney.

The Turnbull government should not be spooked from charging students more to go to university as it tries to break the impasse on fee deregulation, according to the University of Sydney's vice-chancellor.

An "extraordinary surge" in population has pushed Victoria to the top of the national ladder after it gained an extra 97,500 citizens in the year to March, a growth rate to 1.7 per cent.

How sweet it is to wake to a new day – a day with a shape, a day with meaning. Hamid Ali rises early. He pours tea into a thermos, pulls on a vest and steps outside into the morning chill. Then he starts to smile.

How do you stay cool while washing an Old English sheepdog? Play easy listening songs, and duck those doggy shakes.

I played alongside and captained many footballers who I thought would make good coaches, but I honestly never imagined Adam Simpson would be one of them. Let alone be on the cusp of leading a side like the Eagles into a grand final.

The Bureau of Meteorology has defended the accuracy of its climate records after documents released under freedom of information laws showed the Abbott government considered investigating its estimates on global warming.

Nige from North Fitzroy, a regular on Coodabeens talkback, loves the Fremantles. As they play off for a spot in the grand final, here are his favourite players of all time.

If West Coast win this season's premiership, as many bookmakers believe they will, Jack Darling's foot could be a major catalyst – and not only because of the goals he may contribute.

Any assessment of future options should not pretend the status quo is perfect.

There's plenty in the football world eagerly awaiting the result of Friday night's preliminary final for reasons other than seeing just which team will be playing off on grand final day. This is a game that could have a profound impact on Ross Lyon's coaching reputation.

A man died has died after his car lost control, rolled several times and slammed into a tree in Victoria's north.

Ross Lyon has been true to his word, overlooking tagger Ryan Crowley for Fremantle's preliminary final date with Hawthorn on Friday night at Domain Stadium.

Adrian Piccoli has given a blunt warning to anyone considering teaching as a back-up career.

Wests Tigers new CEO Justin Pascoe says the club intends to honour the contract of skipper Robbie Farah.

An ACT trade mission will focus on developing business opportunities for the territory's renewable energy and ICT industries in San Diego and Silicon Valley.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's take it or leave it attitude over the importance of bonus points after his side fell one try short of four in securing one in their 28-13 win over Fiji in Cardiff surprised many.

The Canberra Services Club has warned the ACT government must resolve the Manuka land swap dilemma.

Top ranking public servant slams job criteria as a waste of time for everyone.

Woman's barrister describes police action as "totally unlawful imprisonment".