A Queensland man who has to pay Nintendo $1.5 million in a piracy case is little more than a shy gamer who uploaded his copy of a new game on to the internet only to prove a point to friends, his father said.

Norbert Haehnel gives us a demo of the new Microsoft Surface, an interactive computer with no keyboard or mouse. IT'S a coffee table-cum-computer and, following its release in Australia this week, it's yours for just $21000.

A century to skipper George Bailey has helped Tasmania to first-innings points on day three of its Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at Bellerive Oval.

Australia's women's bobsleigh crew were given an Olympic ticket to ride today when the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled they must be allowed to compete at this month's Winter Games.

Retiring Sydney FC captain Steve Corica believes his body could go on but wants to experience finishing his career on a high. The 36-year old today announced his retirement from the game at a professional playing level and although he feels he could go ...

A young Sydney man has died after falling over a rooftop terrace wall and plummeting two floors during an early morning swim, police say.

Bollywood actor confronted with printouts of his airport full body scan, throws doubt on privacy and security assurances. AIRLINE passengers will have full-body screening at Australia's international airports from next year in an upgrade of security ...

NO Chinese-made fabric will be used in the procurement of Australian Defence Force combat clothing, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet said today.