Новости за 09.11.2015

The organisers of a petition calling on the United Nations to stop Phil Collins' musical comeback have closed their appeal after an outraged response from fans of the popular 1980s crooner.

A 200-metre exclusion zone was put in place in Fyshwick after construction workers dug into a pressure pipe, causing a "massive gas cloud".

Google has honoured Hedy Lamarr with a Google Doodle on her 101st birthday. So who is Hedy Lamarr?

New global maps show many of the world's biggest metropolises, including Sydney and Melbourne, could be largely under water if action isn't taken to arrest climate change.

ASX hit hard, losing nearly $30 billion in value, amid a sell-off in miners and banks.

Innovative surgery treating stroke symptoms "from the inside the brain" without having to operate through the skull is being outlined to 1000 of the world's leading brain surgeons on the Gold Coast.

Qantas and Virgin Australia have hit back at widespread claims they gouge passengers with the surcharges they levy on fares paid by credit and debit card, claiming they in fact undercharge customers.

Workers at the Christmas Island detention centre have been removed from the facility "for their own safety" the Department of Immigration and Border Protection says amid ongoing unrest at the facility.

Wiping noses and bottoms, looking after hundreds of people. All for as little as $9.85 an hour.

Australia's unbeaten record at the Gabba since 1988-89 has continued care of a 208-run crunching of New Zealand. Here are 10 things we learnt.

Premier Daniel Andrews has stonewalled questions about his Labor colleague Cesar Melhem, as damaging allegations against Mr Melhem relating to his time as a union official remain hanging over him.

New global maps show that much of Perth could vanish under water if action isn't taken to arrest climate change.

The number of Japanese visitors to Australia climbed 18 per cent to 29,000 in September.

Hugh Marks has big boots to fill as he replaces David Gyngell as Nine Entertainment Co's chief executive. But what will be top of his bulging in-tray?

Chatswood Place, at 260 Victoria Avenue, covers almost an entire block.

As a feature to recognise the 30th year of the AFL's "National Draft", Fairfax Media has compiled an "all time" draft list, dubbed "AFL Draft: The Numbers Game", beginning at pick No.80 and countdown to No.1

Think you know your sport? Here's 10 dastardly questions to determine if you're a sporting champion or a genuine struggler.

Disgraced former MP and ex-Health Services Union boss Craig Thomson has no money to pay any penalty imposed over hundreds of thousands of dollars in union funds he used without authority, including for prostitutes, the Federal Court has heard.

Hello and welcome to another day and another week in federal politics. The end of the year looms but there is still plenty to do.

Small businesses struggle with cash flow as a result of unpaid invoices piling up.

Trainer Ed Dunlop has confirmed Red Cadeaux is likely to spend his retirement at Living Legends in Melbourne.

The 2-0 loss to Jordan last month will eliminate any complacency in the Socceroos' ranks going into their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, according to Tim Cahill.

A cranky kangaroo in the middle of breeding season has sent two players running to their buggy at Hervey Bay Golf Course.

NBN is set to launch a six-week inquiry with internet service providers in a move that could reshape the $45 billion industry's future profitability.

Andrew Gaze has joined a chorus of criticism of the controversial final-minute unsportsmanlike foul call which helped Melbourne claim a comeback NBL victory.