"I’m naturally happy," the photographer told Australian Broadcasting Corporation outside the court. "I didn’t think that ... there was any reason to bring the charges in the first place."

Not long after he was charged, a Sydney court ordered him to provide a DNA sample to compare with samples allegedly found on the listening device.

But the photographer appealed to the New South Wales state Supreme Court, which ruled that he could not be forced to provide police with a DNA sample since there was no evidence he had broken any law.

In 2005, Nicole reached an out-of-court settlement with Fawcett and fellow Sydney-based photographer Ben McDonald after she was granted a temporary restraining order against the pair for allegedly stalking her and making her feel like a prisoner in her own home.


Nicole’s ’cake’ diet - June 27 2007
Nicole Kidman has revealed her secret to looking stunning at 40 - and it’s a piece of cake.

The slender actress, who celebrated the big 4-0 last week, told Closer: "I’ve always had this long, lean body type and I haven’t changed since I was 15. I eat healthily, but I also love pies and chocolate.

"I can’t have a piece of cake every single night - but I can have a piece of cake three or four nights a week!" she added.

And Nic, who married country singer Keith Urban last year, likes to keep fit with the occasional swim.

"I put my swimming cap on and look awful, but I’m like, ’Who cares?’ And I like to be part of the real world - that’s why I go to a public gym."

The Moulin Rouge star admitted she’s not 100% happy with her shape, but insisted she wouldn’t change a thing.

"I have a boy’s body. I would love to have boobs and a butt like Jennifer Lopez, but I’m not having surgery, so there it is."

Kidman fronts computer games adverts - June 25 2007
Nicole Kidman is fronting a publicity campaign for the latest Nintendo computer game.

The 40-year-old star appears with a handheld console trying out the latest "brain training" techniques.

The actress said: "I’ve quickly found that training my brain is a great way to keep my mind feeling young."

She added: "I love the concept that Nintendo is reaching out to new audiences with their self improvement products like Brain Training."

Nicole was picked to appear in the commercials because of her "universal appeal", Nintendo said.

The Japanese firm wants to extend the appeal of computer games beyond its traditional young, male audience to reach more women and older people.

Its latest game, called More Brain Training From Dr Kawashima: How Old Is Your Brain?, claims to help the user’s brain stay active through a series of "exercises".

The game’s "brain age check" measures the speed and accuracy with which users complete maths, cognitive and language-based tasks.


Happy Birthday Nicole - June 20 2007
Nicole Kidman will be celebrating her 40th birthday today - with her husband Keith Urban by her side.

The country singer made a last minute dash from touring in the US to the north Queensland town of Bowen to surprise his wife, according to reports in Australia.

The musician will spend the day watching the flame-haired actress on the set of outback epic Australia, in her role as Lady Sarah Ashley.

Oscar-winning director George Miller, who worked with the star on animated feature Happy Feet, yesterday paid tribute to the actress’s appeal.