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Michael Clarke's secret nuptials

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

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PM rules out AFL election clash

Julia Gillard has assured fans there won't be a federal election on AFL grand final day. 04:34 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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Family feels pressure after verdict

The family of four sisters have been ordered to answer questions under oath. 05:19 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. 1 hour, 31 minutes ago

Woolies executive defrauded $3.75m: crown 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Drugs added to killer-truck crash charges May 16, 2012, 5:39 pm
AEC clears majority of Thomson funds disclosure May 16, 2012, 4:50 pm
NSW bank manager accused of $665,000 theft May 16, 2012, 3:59 pm

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National

Power prices centre of Giddings' budget

Lara Giddings says Tasmanians can expect more "cost-of-living initiatives" in her second budget, on top of moves to give relief on power bills. 36 minutes ago

Call for urgent probe into Trio super collapse 41 minutes ago
Unions must destroy enemy within: Howes 41 minutes ago
Critics told to stop attacking Flannery 44 minutes ago
Brisbane protest harks back to old rifts 50 minutes ago

Sport

Michael Clarke marries Kyly Boldy

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has married model Kyly Boldy. 45 minutes ago

Dortmund's Kagawa speaks with Ferguson, wants Premier League move 32 minutes ago
Scott warns AFL selection axe is coming 46 minutes ago
Aus volleyballers on tough road to Games 48 minutes ago
Hernandez leaves Victory A-League club 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Video:Pearce admits low morale May 16, 2012, 1:55 pm

World

Police clear "Blockupy" protesters from ECB

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German police began peacefully removing anti-capitalist protesters from outside the European Central Bank's headquarters on… 1 hour, 8 minutes ago

France's Hollande to give moderates key cabinet jobs 19 minutes ago
Mladic taunts survivors at start of genocide trial 19 minutes ago
Iran nuclear concession would test big power unity 21 minutes ago
Indonesia finds black box from crashed Russian Sukhoi 27 minutes ago
Video:Crash plane voice recorder found May 16, 2012, 1:56 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

Samsung loses $10 billion market value on Apple order report

SEOUL (Reuters) - Shares in Samsung Electronics Co slumped more than 6 percent on Wednesday, wiping $10 billion off the electronics giant's market… 47 minutes ago

Mobile sales dip as China buyers hold off: Gartner 1 hour, 0 minutes ago
Scientists chew over how to breed better crocs May 16, 2012, 5:18 pm
HTC shares tumble as patent case delays U.S. sales May 16, 2012, 4:55 pm
Cellphone market shrank in first quarter: Gartner May 16, 2012, 4:53 pm

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

A Minute With: Lopez, Banks on expectations when "Expecting"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez and Elizabeth Banks - stars of this Friday's baby comedy movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting"… 39 minutes ago

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
Warner Bros. passes $1 billion at international box office May 16, 2012, 11:13 am
For women in 2011's top movies, it's quantity over quality May 16, 2012, 10:41 am

Gossip

Michael Clarke Secretly Weds Kyly Boldy

The Aussie cricket captain shares wedding news - and photos on… 1 hour, 19 minutes ago

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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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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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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