澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2009-10-08（在线收听）

There is anger in the Coalition at attempt to destabilize Malcolm Turnbull's leadership. Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey yesterday revealed he'd been approached to replace Mr. Turnbull. But he says he remains loyal. Opposition to Mr. Turnbull's leadership centers around his emissions trading strategy.

New figures due out today are expected to show an increase in unemployment. The majority of economists are predicting a loss of 10,000 jobs in September. That would take the jobless rate from 5.8 percent in August to 6 percent-its highest level in about six years.

Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says he won’t resign. The Constitutional Court has overturned an immunity law, which protects him from prosecution while in office. The ruling opens the possibility that Mr. Berlusconi could stand trial in at least three court cases.

And a strong typhoon is forecast to hit the main Japanese island of Honshu this morning. Typhoon Melor could dump up to half a meter of rain with wind gusts of more than 200 kilometres an hour. The weather bureau has issued high-wave warnings, and there are fears of flash flooding and landslides.

And we’ll have more news updates later in the day.