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Scam artist in cahoots with Crown casino worker who monitored CCTV and told him which bets to make.

Men in the military are three times more likely to be convicted of a violent crime than non-servicemen.

Cape Winelands set global example for best way to lure customers to pleasures of drinking wine, says Cath Everett

Tom Croft makes his first start since April 2012 while Owen Farrell and Ben Youngs return at half back

Markets open higher as investors await further US economic data after the recent retail sales upturn.

Australia adds 71,500 jobs in February, the most since 2000, while unemployment rate remained at 5.4%.

Asian markets extend losses as real estate-curb fears rebound in China, but Japan gains on stimulus optimism.

First Canadian to space-walk takes controls of ISS as sons publish his stunning views of Earth

Find out where to watch live as a troubled and error-ridden Australia take on India in the third Test, at Mohali, trailing 0-2 in a four match series

BHP Billiton maintains that it has complied with all applicable laws during its Beijing Olympics sponsorship.

Australia's consumer confidence rises as sharp interest-rate cuts over more than a year boost economic activity.

Asian markets trade weak as the yen shows signs of strength and investors consider global economic conditions.

Wales grandfather dismissed in letter from Pant and Dowlais Boys & Girls Club Trust for breach of trust.

Australian firms remain less confident due to currency strength and weakness outside mining sector.

PetroChina and other Chinese energy companies are looking to secure themselves for the longer term.

Asian markets trade mixed as investors consider US monthly employment data and various Chinese economic indicators.

The World Naked Bike Ride is a peaceful protest to expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, consumerism and non-renewable energy.

Miley Cyrus pours scorn on rumours that her engagement to Hunger Games' Chris Hemsworth is off.

US pop singer Taylor Swift earns more than Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Anne Hathaway, while Adele is highest paid singer of 2012

The unprecedented jump in food prices is expected to be due to the seasonal distortions caused by the New Year holidays.

Robert Pattinson has reportedly told his on/off girlfriend Kristen Stewart not to visit him on the set of his new movie The Rover in Australia.

Voodoo, Zulu and Elvis ceremonies among wedding experiences of perfectionist bride and groom

China's wine drinking surges by 142.1 percent to 159.25 million cases during 2007-2011, says a study.

England slump to 167 against New Zealand as their woeful record in the opening test of a series continues

Australia's coal exports have been hurt by closing of ports and mines due to flooding in Queensland.

Sex abuse victims single out frontrunner cardinals they say are guilty of cover-ups.

Actor Crowe was filming fruit bats when he spotted the unidentified flying object.

European markets open higher ahead of eurozone fourth-quarter GDP data and ECB meeting.

Australia's fourth-quarter GDP growth highlights increased public investments and exports.

Asian markets cheer US data as Japan and Australia indices reach fresh multi-year highs.