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Wednesday July 9, 2008

'Nude live painting': an installation peice by Peter Ferrier.

Stage 3

It's a day for celebration for the host country with Frenchmen winning the stage and claiming the yellow jersey.

Mr Gay Europe 2008

Mr Gay Europe is a beauty contest with participants from twenty nations competing for the title of the most attractive gay man of the continent. The final was held in Budapest, Hungary.

Photos Stage 2

Green jersey favourite Thor Hushovd wins the second stage of the Tour de France.

Wimbledon men's final

Rafeal Nadal ends Roger Federer's five-year reign as champion in an epic final.

The Aussies on Tour

Australia will have nine starters in this year's Tour de France.

A Palestinian bulldozer driver went on a deadly rampage on a busy Jerusalem street, plowing into a string of vehicles and pedestrians, killing at least two people and wounding dozens of others before he was shot dead by police.

Hewitt v Federer

Lleyton Hewitt's fourth round match against Switzerland's Rogerer Federer on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

In Mandela's honour

Stars perform at the 46664 charity concert in honour of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday in London.

PHOTOS Hawks overwhelm Eagles

Hawthorn victory kicks off round 14 of the AFL at the MCG.

Editor's pics of the week ending 28 June

Selection of images by Age photographers and photographers from around the world.

Kylie's X tour

Kylie will begin the UK leg of her X tour in Belfast in a show which has been described as one of the great performances of the early 21st century. The multi-million dollar tour is believed to be her most expensive to date.

Operation Pitch Black

Night mission out of RAAF Darwin as part of Exercise Pitch Black, the Royal Australian Air Force's largest biannual exercises that allows the men and women of the Royal Australian Air Force to train with representatives from The United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, France, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom and NATO.

Lust for Life

Age photographer Penny Stephens captures the moment artist Peter Ferrier painted six nude models as part of his art installation in the window of the Ho Gallery on St Kilda Road.

Mandela's party

With a concert to celebrate his 90th birthday being held in the park on the June 27, Mandela has been visited by guests and dignitaries from all over the world during his week long visit to England.

BET awards

The annual BET awards were introduced by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in the entertainment industry.

Jane McGrath remembered

The funeral of breat cancer fundraiser Jane McGrath is taking place at Garrison Church at The Rocks.

Aussie's one day win

One Day International cricket match at the Arnos Vale cricket ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent. Australia won by 84 runs.

Fenech vs Nelson

Old stoushers Jeff Fenech and Azumah Nelson square off once more at Vodafone Arena, drawing Melbourne sporting celebrities.

Vale Jane McGrath

Jane McGrath, nee Steele, the cancer campaigner and wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, has died after complications from surgery. The English-born former flight attendant was 42 and had battled breast, hip and brain cancer for a decade.

She is survived by Glenn and their children James, 8, and Holly, 6.

Editor's pics of the week ending 21 June

Selection of images by Age photographers and photographers from around the world.

Royal Ascot

The annual Royal Ascot horse race meeting spread over five days is one of the highlights of the English social season.

Public ride

Age photographers capture the mood on Melbourne's public transport system.

Celebrating the World of Horses

Age photographer Pat Scala covers the launch of the 2008 Equitana Asia Pacific to be held at the Showgrounds Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd November 2008.

Mojo Awards

The Mojo Honours List 2008 Award Ceremony at The Brewery in London

Melbourne Zombie Shuffle

The third Zombie Shuffle - a mock tribute to the undead - proceeded through the city from Carlton Gardens to Southbank today.

Flood swamps Iowa city

Residents flee homes, officials abandon city hall as rising flood waters swamp central US city.

Editor's pics of the week ending 14 June

Selection of images by Age photographers and photographers from around the world.

Schumacher's test

Michael Schumacher falls off his Honda during a test ride at the Sachsenring racetrack, Germany. He will compete in a Superbike International German Championship.

TV Land Awards

The 6th Annual TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, California.

Greek earthquake

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck southwestern Greece, killing at least two people, and injuring more than 100 others, while destroying dozens of homes.

Tokyo stabbing frenzy

A Japanese man rammed a truck into a crowd of shoppers, jumped out and went on a stabbing spree in Tokyo s top electronics district Sunday, killing at least seven people and wounding 10 others.

Bollywood Oscars

The 9th International Indian Film Academy awards 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Clinton calls it a day

Photos: Hillary Clinton calls time on her White House bid, backing Barack Obama's presidential candidacy.

Clubbers lockout

Age photographers capture the mood on Melbourne's streets in the early hours of the morning during the first week of the 2am lockout nightclub trial.

Editor's pics of the week ending 7 June

Selection of images by Age photographers and photographers from around the world.

Obama's presidential run

Obama made history on June 3, 2008, capturing the Democratic presidential nomination as the first black candidate to top a major-party ticket, after a giant-slaying win over Hillary Clinton.

Tatum's drug bust

O'Neal, the former child actress who chronicled her struggles with addiction in a 2004 memoir, was arrested on suspicion of buying drugs on the streets of New York City