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VIDEO: An Australian woman is taking an unusual approach into raising awareness about marine conservation by modelling as a mermaid.

Michael Clarke's secret nuptials

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has married Kyly Boldy in a private ceremony. 06:52 pm

Related:: Archer defends father in court row

Woolworths exec defrauded millions

A former Woolworths executive worked to "cheat and defraud" the company of millions. 06:43 pm

Related:: Swan won't rule out higher taxes

Great-granny ready for jail

A woman says she would rather go to jail than give away whereabouts of her great-granddaughters. 07:26 pm

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No bail out for failed builder

St Hilliers Construction has gone into voluntary administration, leaving hundreds without work. 05:25 pm

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Muslim preacher attacks Rugby League

A Sydney Muslim preacher has launched an extraordinary attack on Rugby League, calling it the devil's game. May 16, 2012, 6:15 pm

Archer defends father in Games court row May 16, 2012, 9:03 pm
Dart Energy to explore more CSG sites May 16, 2012, 7:37 pm
Woolies executive defrauded $3.75m: crown May 16, 2012, 6:43 pm
Charges against truckie upgraded to manslaughter May 16, 2012, 5:50 pm

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National

Tiger choppers grounded

The army has grounded its fleet of Tiger helicopters because a pilot detected fumes in the cockpit of one of the choppers. May 16, 2012, 8:14 pm

Labor must regroup, Kelty tells ACTU 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
Gillard rails at Victoria TAFE cuts May 16, 2012, 9:52 pm
Archer defends father in Games court row May 16, 2012, 9:03 pm
We're not Woodside's guards, WA police say May 16, 2012, 8:57 pm

Sport

Beckham to bring Olympic flame to Britain

LONDON (AFP) - Football star David Beckham will bring the Olympic flame from Greece to Britain for the torch relay ahead of the London 2012 Games, organisers… 1 hour, 47 minutes ago

Barcelona's Alves to have surgery on fractured collarbone 33 minutes ago
Sauber gives CEO Kaltenborn a stake in F1 team 56 minutes ago
Lopes so happy as Portugal call-up scuppers wedding 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
Euro-England squad for Euro 2012 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Video:Tippett can cover Walker May 16, 2012, 2:52 pm

World

Federer blows past Berloq in return to Rome clay

ROME (AFP) - Roger Federer braved dust storm conditions to blow past Argentine Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 and open his week with a second-round victory at the… 51 minutes ago

German minister to step down after vote setback - sources 35 minutes ago
UAE's aerospace dream blooms in the desert 37 minutes ago
With state weak, Libyans look to God for help 43 minutes ago
France's new prime minister readies fresh cabinet 44 minutes ago
Video:Honda unveils new robotics-powered scooter May 16, 2012, 7:28 pm

Travel

First snow dump has ski fields on edge

Ski field operators are optimistic about the season ahead after the first significant snowfalls cover the slopes in both islands. May 16, 2012, 12:56 pm

Hanging out in a giant croc at Jabiru May 16, 2012, 5:22 pm
Lviv limbers up to welcome Euro fans May 16, 2012, 4:31 pm
A leap of love in Guam May 16, 2012, 2:18 pm
IceFest to highlight links with Antarctica May 16, 2012, 1:21 pm

Tech News

Analysis: Key to Universal-EMI decision: Has music business lost control?

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the face of it, Universal Music Group's bid to buy a big chunk of EMI stands to make the world's leading music company an… May 16, 2012, 9:08 pm

Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen-sources 39 minutes ago
Corrected: Senator seeks expanded visas for foreign high-tech workers 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
U.S. Senator seeks expanded visas for foreign high-tech workers 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Apple readies iPhone with larger screen: sources 1 hour, 43 minutes ago

Odd

Aussie shooter Mark squirms under "mankini" bet threat

(Reuters) - Australian Olympic shooting gold medalist Russell Mark is set to parade in a lime-green "mankini" made famous by the movie character… May 15, 2012, 2:23 pm

Man bitten by rattlesnake at Washington state Walmart May 15, 2012, 11:54 am
Shock-seekers snap up new Aussie art dare May 14, 2012, 11:45 am
Topless Ukraine activist grabs Euro soccer cup May 14, 2012, 1:24 am
Universitario given 3-0 win over short-handed Bolivar May 13, 2012, 5:23 am

Entertainment

Cannes festival opens with quirky comedy and a camel

CANNES, France (Reuters) - The Cannes film festival kicked off on Wednesday with quirky U.S. 1 hour, 7 minutes ago

Baron Cohen's Dictator storms Cannes, camel in tow 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
A Minute With: Lopez, Banks on expectations when 'Expecting' May 16, 2012, 9:54 pm
Aaron Sorkin to pen screenplay for Steve Jobs film May 16, 2012, 11:35 am
Public search Saturday for Fox executive Gavin Smith May 16, 2012, 11:14 am

Gossip

Michael Clarke Secretly Weds Kyly Boldy

The Aussie cricket captain shares wedding news - and photos on… May 16, 2012, 6:26 pm

PHOTO: Gisele Bündchen Goes Topless For Vogue May 16, 2012, 5:24 pm
Tom Cruise Addresses Rumours About Himself May 16, 2012, 8:03 am
John Mayer: Explosive Interviews 'Woke Me Up' May 16, 2012, 4:15 am
John Travolta's First Accuser Drops Lawsuit May 16, 2012, 3:35 am

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May 1, 2012, 3:21 pm

The irony of Obama vs Osama
Eleven years ago an oddly named Chicago politician sat down for lunch with a media consultant. It was late 2001 and the press man stared down at a front page picture of Osama Bin Laden. He then looked back up at Barack Obama and said, "Hell of a...

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Michael Coombes
May 10, 2012, 11:49 am

For mums. Passed and present
When we were kids, our playground was the beautiful waters of Lake Macquarie.We used to go prawning - dragging our small nets through the seaweed.Mostly, it was for bait. But sometimes, if we caught enough, mum would cook us up prawn crepes.It's one of...

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