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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

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Woolworths exec defrauded millions

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

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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

AEC clears majority of Thomson funds disclosure May 16, 2012, 10:43 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

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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

Utilities, agencies in focus in WA budget May 17, 2012, 2:31 am
Hockey won't commit to disability scheme May 17, 2012, 12:34 am
Call for urgent probe into Trio super collapse May 17, 2012, 12:32 am
Retired federal judge to lead unions review May 16, 2012, 10:52 pm

Sport

Ferrari sprints to Giro 11th stage win

MONTECATINI TERME, Italy (AFP) - Italy's Roberto Ferrari of the Androni team won a sprint finish for the 11th stage of the Tour of Italy here in Tuscany on… 1 hour, 53 minutes ago

Maradona could be next coach of UAE 26 minutes ago
Ferrari surprises the favourites with bunch sprint win 41 minutes ago
Aust Olympians plan to avoid Heathrow 42 minutes ago
Maradona in contention for UAE manager's job-FA president 53 minutes ago
Video:MLB: Mets get 2013 All Star game May 16, 2012, 9:37 pm

World

Caught in Syrian crossfire, U.N. monitors handed over

AMMAN (Reuters) - Six ceasefire monitors, who were caught overnight in the crossfire of Syria's civil conflict, were handed back to their U.N. 1 hour, 29 minutes ago

Fortissimo Films acquires Davies' 'Sunset Song' 32 minutes ago
Syria's Assad - Nations who "sow chaos" will suffer 1 hour, 1 minutes ago
U.N. criticizes Canada for letting people go hungry 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Italy court rules Concordia captain unfit for command 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Video:Dozens injured in Brazil train crash May 16, 2012, 11:19 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

Facebook IPO triggers retail investor craze

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - If "Facebook For Dummies" helped you find friends and post pictures on the world's No. 1 hour, 49 minutes ago

UK climate experiment canceled on patent concerns 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
Japan's DoCoMo to launch smart phones for elderly May 17, 2012, 2:03 am
HTC smartphones blocked by US customs May 17, 2012, 1:44 am

Odd

Nats pitcher Strasburg brings the heat, regrets it

(Reuters) - Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg may read warning labels a little closer in future after some 'Hot Stuff' heat rub ointment got on… 1 hour, 49 minutes ago

Paris exotic dancers strike, say wages "miserable" 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
Aussie shooter Mark squirms under "mankini" bet threat 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

Entertainment

Regret but no surprise Cannes lacks women directors

CANNES, France (Reuters) - The absence of female directors from the 22-strong competition in Cannes this year is a "great pity", but reflects a… May 17, 2012, 1:58 am

J.Lo topples Gaga to lead Forbes celebrity power list 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Jennifer Lopez tops Forbes powerful celebrity list May 17, 2012, 1:55 am
Cannes festival opens with quirky comedy and a camel May 16, 2012, 11:37 pm
Baron Cohen's Dictator storms Cannes, camel in tow May 16, 2012, 11:11 pm

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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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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