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Minister plays straight bat on Star Casino
The Star casino has been ordered to explain the sacking of its CEO, but NSW Hospitality Minister George Souris says the government is waiting for a report.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/minister-plays-straight-bat-on-star-casino-20120207-1r2w4.html
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Williams yet to prove WCC fitness
Manly winger David Williams, who hasn't played since breaking his neck last year, still has to prove his fitness ahead of the World Club Challenge.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/williams-yet-to-prove-wcc-fitness-20120207-1r2w5.html
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MPs maintain the rage ... with banks
When parliament resumes this afternoon, MPs will have one eye on each other and one eye on the Reserve Bank Board.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/mps-maintain-the-rage--with-banks-20120207-1r2vo.html
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Man in court over former worker's stabbing
Accused murderer Dirk Slotboom's lawyer has told a jury his client was in no way involved in the attack that killed one of his former workers.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/man-in-court-over-former-workers-stabbing-20120207-1r2vf.html
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Abbott talks betrayal at MPs' service
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has delivered a Bible reading about betrayal at a church service for federal MPs as the parliamentary year begins.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/abbott-talks-betrayal-at-mps-service-20120207-1r2v8.html
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Injury hurts Magpie Didak's AFL pre-season
Collingwood's Alan Didak will have to miss a month of pre-season training through injury.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/injury-hurts-magpie-didaks-afl-preseason-20120207-1r2ur.html
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Qld out for 251 in Sheild clash
Queensland have been bowled out for 251 in their first innings early on day two of their top of the table Sheffield Shield clash with WA at the Gabba.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/qld-out-for-251-in-sheild-clash-20120207-1r2uj.html
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Aussies don't trust politicians: survey
Business leaders are more trusted than governments in Australia, according to a survey.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/aussies-dont-trust-politicians-survey-20120207-1r2ua.html
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Bradken delivers 65 per cent profit leap
Mining and rail equipment manufacturer Bradken expects new projects in China and increased sales to the resource sector to continue growth in the future.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/bradken-delivers-65-per-cent-profit-leap-20120207-1r2ra.html
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Severe storm alert for flood-hit Qld towns
Inland Queensland towns already battling floods have been warned to prepare for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and hail.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/severe-storm-alert-for-floodhit-qld-towns-20120207-1r2pk.html
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Flags at half mast for Vic bushfires
On its first day sitting day of the year the Victorian parliament will mark the third anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires with a minute's silence.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/flags-at-half-mast-for-vic-bushfires-20120207-1r2pl.html
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Abbott says 'make my day' on economy
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has quoted Hollywood veteran Clint Eastwood, star of the Dirty Harry Callaghan films, on the opening day of parliament.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/abbott-says-make-my-day-on-economy-20120207-1r2ov.html
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Labor seizes on opposition budget split
Treasurer Wayne Swan has described the opposition's economic team as a "circus" amid an apparent coalition split over the timing of a budget surplus.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/labor-seizes-on-opposition-budget-split-20120207-1r2on.html
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Cochlear posts $20m loss after recall
Cochlear has posted a $20 million dollar loss in the first half of its financial year after a massive recall of one of its most popular ear devices.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/cochlear-posts-20m-loss-after-recall-20120207-1r2mw.html
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NSW Premier undermining judiciary: lawyers
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has been accused of undermining public confidence in the system of justice and the rule of law.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/nsw-premier-undermining-judiciary-lawyers-20120207-1r2kx.html
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End 5-year jail for asylum crews: Greens
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says her party will introduce proposed laws to end the five-year mandatory terms for crews of asylum seeker boats.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/end-5year-jail-for-asylum-crews-greens-20120207-1r2j5.html
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Macquarie Group tips 25% net profit fall
Investment bank Macquarie Group says trading conditions remain difficult and it expects to report a 25 per cent fall in net profit in fiscal 2012.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/macquarie-group-tips-25-net-profit-fall-20120207-1r2j6.html
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Bonds higher ahead of rates decision
Australian bonds have opened slightly higher as the market awaits news of key rates decision from the central bank.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/bonds-higher-ahead-of-rates-decision-20120207-1r2gx.html
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Transurban boosts first half profit by 25%
Toll road operator Transurban's first half profit has grown by 25 per cent as toll revenues and traffic numbers increased.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/transurban-boosts-first-half-profit-by-25-20120207-1r2gk.html
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Oppn has long list of questions for PM
Christopher Pyne says the coalition will question Prime Minister Gillard about Labor MP Craig Thompson and a raft of other issues when parliament resumes.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/oppn-has-long-list-of-questions-for-pm-20120207-1r2g4.html
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GG to visit Moree on Tuesday
About 7000 people remain isolated by floodwaters in northern NSW, as Governor-General Quentin Bryce prepares to vist the region.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/gg-to-visit-moree-on-tuesday-20120207-1r2g5.html
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Departing Qld flood engineers named
Two Seqwater flood engineers who testified at the reconvened Queensland floods inquiry last week have stepped aside.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/departing-qld-flood-engineers-named-20120207-1r2fy.html
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NAB first quarter earnings up 8% to $1.4bn
National Australia Bank's first quarter cash earnings are up eight per cent but it says higher funding costs are impacting its business.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/nab-first-quarter-earnings-up-8-to-14bn-20120207-1r2fl.html
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International markets roundup
News from the world’s major stock markets
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/international-markets-roundup-20120207-1r2ch.html
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Stocks to watch at noon on Tuesday
Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at noon on Tuesday
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-tuesday-20120207-1r2ci.html
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Commodities markets summary
Commodities news from around the world
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/commodities-markets-summary-20120207-1r2cj.html
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$A lower ahead of key rates decision
The Australian dollar fell while trading within a tight range ahead of a key Reserve Bank interest rate decision.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/a-lower-ahead-of-key-rates-decision-20120207-1r2bz.html
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Share trade slow ahead of RBA announcement
Australian shares have traded within a tight range ahead of the February Reserve Bank meeting and interest rate decision.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/share-trade-slow-ahead-of-rba-announcement-20120207-1r2bn.html
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Bank on it: punters support rate cut after weak sales
A BETTING plunge on financial markets suggests an interest rate cut today is as good as certain after weak retail sales figures appearing to show the worst growth on record.
http://www.smh.com.au/business/bank-on-it-punters-support-rate-cut-after-weak-sales-20120206-1r1vr.html
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Women want the chance to bend it like Beckham, headscarves and all
MUSLIM Lakembaroos are free to wear the hijab when they take to the soccer field in club competitions in Sydney every week.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/women-want-the-chance-to-bend-it-like-beckham-headscarves-and-all-20120206-1r1w6.html
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Gillard aims to time it right as voters back race equality
ALMOST two-thirds of voters support changing the constitution to recognise indigenous people as the first inhabitants of the land but the Prime Minister has warned the proposed referendum on the issue should be delayed until there was ''overwhelming bipartisan support''.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/gillard-aims-to-time-it-right-as-voters-back-race-equality-20120206-1r1wo.html
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Parents fight for right to manage child's gender
THE parents of an 11-year-old child who was born a boy but identifies as a girl oppose statutory intervention.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/parents-fight-for-right-to-manage-childs-gender-20120206-1r1wp.html
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Did he or didn't he? Rudd denies asking powerbroker for help in hostile state
Kevin Rudd has been accused of meeting a factional powerbroker in South Australia to shore up his numbers.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/did-he-or-didnt-he-rudd-denies-asking-powerbroker-for-help-in-hostile-state-20120206-1r1x9.html
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Backbenchers want dole payments lifted
Lifting the dole should be a key focus of the Gillard government this year, backbenchers have told caucus.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/backbenchers-want-dole-payments-lifted-20120206-1r1y9.html
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Health funds told to drop planned rises in premiums
The Gillard government announces sweeping moves to rein in health insurance premium rises.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/health-funds-told-to-drop-planned-rises-in-premiums-20120206-1r1yb.html
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Lift the dole, backbenchers urge caucus
Lifting the dole should be a key focus of the Gillard government this year, backbenchers tell the first regular caucus meeting of 2012.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/lift-the-dole-backbenchers-urge-caucus-20120206-1r1yc.html
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Psychology pops up as Brown decries PM critics as sexist
Bob Brown is apparently hyper-sensitive to the 'subconscious' sexism aimed at the PM.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/psychology-pops-up-as-brown-decries-pm-critics-as-sexist-20120206-1r1yh.html
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Coalition's Nauru costings linked to caterer
The Coalition's ''secret'' costings on reopening an asylum seeker village on Nauru were provided by a logistics company.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/coalitions-nauru-costings-linked-to-caterer-20120206-1r1yl.html
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Federal parliament to resume on Tuesday
Federal parliament resumes on Tuesday with politicians warned to be nice to each other.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/federal-parliament-to-resume-on-tuesday-20120207-1r28t.html
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St George levees expected to hold
Authorities believe the Balonne River will peak below worst-case predictions in the Queensland town of St George, sparing residents from further flooding.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/st-george-levees-expected-to-hold-20120207-1r28s.html
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Water managers to front Qld flood inquiry
Two senior water managers who claim Wivenhoe dam engineers did not implement the proper water release strategies are due to front Qld's flood inquiry.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/water-managers-to-front-qld-flood-inquiry-20120207-1r28r.html
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Glory thump Gold Coast 4-0 in Perth
Perth Glory stretch their unbeaten run to a club-record eight A-League games with a 4-0 thrashing of last-placed Gold Coast.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/glory-thump-gold-coast-40-in-perth-20120207-1r289.html
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Cricket Aust felt 'uneasy' about Hindi ads
Cricket Australia has pulled Hindi advertisements amid anti-smoking group claims they promoted tobacco, not an Indian mouthwash.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/cricket-aust-felt-uneasy-about-hindi-ads-20120207-1r27u.html
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Two senior Qld dam engineers step down
Two senior Wivenhoe dam engineers have stepped down, the Queensland government says.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/two-senior-qld-dam-engineers-step-down-20120206-1r22f.html
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CFOs optimistic about economy in 2012
Finance directors are optimistic about growth and the Australian economy in 2012 despite the gloomy global backdrop, a new survey has found.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/cfos-optimistic-about-economy-in-2012-20120207-1r27s.html
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Swan warns banks on rate cuts
Treasurer Wayne Swan says new APRA figures suggest the major banks shouldn't take their customers for granted in setting interest rates.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/swan-warns-banks-on-rate-cuts-20120207-1r27t.html
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Mining tax faces one more hurdle
The Minerals Resources Rent Tax will be the subject of a Senate inquiry and may be changed to accommodate the Greens.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/mining-tax-faces-one-more-hurdle-20120206-1r1r3.html
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Broncos youngster Kahu to miss 2012 season
Brisbane NRL rookie Jordan Kahu has torn his ACL and will undergo his second knee reconstruction in as many seasons.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/broncos-youngster-kahu-to-miss-2012-season-20120206-1r1n3.html
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Govt to change protection for TV sport
A bill to change the list of protected sporting events that free-to-air broadcasters must show on their main channels will be introduced soon.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govt-to-change-protection-for-tv-sport-20120206-1r1lg.html
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Victory still believe in finals hopes
Melbourne Victory face a pivotal stretch of matches to decide the success or otherwise of their difficult A-League season.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/victory-still-believe-in-finals-hopes-20120206-1r1l0.html
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Dam strategy was wrong, managers say
Wivenhoe dam operators were not using the correct water release strategy two days before Brisbane and its surrounds were flooded, two managers say.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/dam-strategy-was-wrong-managers-say-20120206-1r1kf.html
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Emerton back for Sydney FC
Sydney FC star Brett Emerton will make his return from injury in the A-League clash with Perth at the SFS this weekend.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/emerton-back-for-sydney-fc-20120206-1r1k8.html
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Scans confirm Inglis to miss NRL opener
Star centre Greg Inglis will miss South Sydney's NRL season-opener after scans confirmed a minor fracture and strained ligaments in his left ankle.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/scans-confirm-inglis-to-miss-nrl-opener-20120206-1r1ju.html
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Dhoni laments loose bowling at MCG
India again find themselves having to regroup after a bad loss to Australia when some stray bowling forced them to chase an above-par target.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/dhoni-laments-loose-bowling-at-mcg-20120206-1r1j8.html
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Slipper hungry for more Reds success
The Queensland Reds' hard-luck story of their fairytale 2011, prop James Slipper, is motivated to make an immediate impact in 2012.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/slipper-hungry-for-more-reds-success-20120206-1r1j1.html
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PM warns banks to pass on full rate cut
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned the big banks their customers won't be happy if they don't pass on any interest rate cuts in full.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/pm-warns-banks-to-pass-on-full-rate-cut-20120206-1r1ia.html
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Private health changes will pass: PM
It could be a case of third time lucky when Labor tries to again means test the 30 per cent private health insurance rebate, the prime minister says.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/private-health-changes-will-pass-pm-20120206-1r1hw.html
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Dragons stars return for Cowboys match
NRL All-Stars winger Jason Nightingale is the only big name St George Illawarra player not named in the Dragons squad to face North Queensland on Saturday.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/dragons-stars-return-for-cowboys-match-20120206-1r1gt.html
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Malnourished chickens seized from poultry farms
About 700,000 chickens have been seized from a major Victorian poultry producer due to malnourishment.
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/malnourished-chickens-seized-from-poultry-farms-20120206-1r1g3.html
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PM concedes Korea trade talks have slowed
PM Julia Gillard is refusing to put a new timeline on Australia's free trade negotiations with South Korea.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/pm-concedes-korea-trade-talks-have-slowed-20120206-1r1g9.html
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DIY teeth whiteners ordered off the market
Two do-it-yourself teeth whiteners are being recalled because of harmful side-effects that include chemical burns to users' mouths.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/diy-teeth-whiteners-ordered-off-the-market-20120206-1r1fz.html
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Clean-ups begin as some floodwaters fall
The first clean-ups have started as floodwaters begin to recede in parts of southwest Qld, but the situation is still described as "pretty diabolical".
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/cleanups-begin-as-some-floodwaters-fall-20120206-1r1dj.html
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Telstra expected to report earnings lift
Telstra is expected to report net profit of $1.518 billion for the first half, according to consensus forecasts, up 27 per cent from a year ago.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/telstra-expected-to-report-earnings-lift-20120206-1r1dk.html
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Manly at full strength for WCC clash
All 14-members of Manly's grand final winning side still at the NRL club have been named in the 20-man squad for this month's World Club Challenge clash.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/manly-at-full-strength-for-wcc-clash-20120206-1r1ba.html
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PM takes aim at China, Russia over Syria
Julia Gillard says she is disappointed with the UN Security Council's failure to pass a resolution against the Syrian regime.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/pm-takes-aim-at-china-russia-over-syria-20120206-1r1aj.html
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Spotless gives in on tough takeover stance
Industrial services company Spotless gives in to shareholder demands and allows its private equity suitor access to its accounts.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/spotless-gives-in-on-tough-takeover-stance-20120206-1r17f.html
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Canadian striker cut from Roar's ACL squad
Canadian import Issey Nakajima-Farran has been left out in the cold by Brisbane Roar for the ACL Champions League.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/canadian-striker-cut-from-roars-acl-squad-20120206-1r16o.html
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Brown hungry to rip into NAB Cup
Jonathan Brown is champing at the bit to play a lead role in the Brisbane Lions' pre-season campaign.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/brown-hungry-to-rip-into-nab-cup-20120206-1r15i.html
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Job ads point to strong fundamentals: Swan
Treasurer Wayne Swan says the latest job advertisement survey by the ANZ Bank is a reminder of the economy's strong fundmentals.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/job-ads-point-to-strong-fundamentals-swan-20120206-1r14f.html
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Steve Smith just misses ton, drops catches
NSW allrounder Steven Smith's day went pear-shaped, despite him top-scoring against Tasmania.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/steve-smith-just-misses-ton-drops-catches-20120206-1r13t.html
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Industry wants e-health records delayed
The federal government's roll-out of e-health records should be delayed and the body in charge of managing the system investigated, key stakeholders say.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/industry-wants-ehealth-records-delayed-20120206-1r13b.html
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Strong fondaparinux sales: Alchemia
Alchemia says it is happy with the market share achieved by its blood-thinning drug, fondaparinux, in the US.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/strong-fondaparinux-sales-alchemia-20120206-1r12j.html
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PM tight-lipped on referendum timing
Both sides of politics will need to come together for a referendum on indigenous constitutional recognition to be success, the government says.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/pm-tightlipped-on-referendum-timing-20120206-1r12k.html
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Farmers slam govt response to milk inquiry
Dairy farmers have accused the federal government of hiding behind the ACCC rulings instead of supporting them amid the supermarket milk price wars.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/farmers-slam-govt-response-to-milk-inquiry-20120206-1r11r.html
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Magnussen causing alarm for swim rivals
Australia's world 100m freestyle world champion James Magnussen is poised to add a NSW title to his growing list of achievements.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/magnussen-causing-alarm-for-swim-rivals-20120206-1r11s.html
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MPs set for year-long economic debate
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says that in 2012 the nation will have to decide whether to face up to the future or "hide-away" when it comes to the economy.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/mps-set-for-yearlong-economic-debate-20120206-1r11t.html
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PM pledges flood relief for Qld and NSW
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says there will be direct payments of additional disaster assistance to Queensland and NSW flood victims.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/pm-pledges-flood-relief-for-qld-and-nsw-20120206-1r11g.html
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PM congratulates Queen on 60th anniversary
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has praised the Queen on her 60th anniversary as the British monarch.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/pm-congratulates-queen-on-60th-anniversary-20120206-1r10m.html
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Hilfenhaus recalled to one-day squad
Swing bowler Ben Hilfenhaus is back in the Australian one-day squad for the first time since November 2009.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/hilfenhaus-recalled-to-oneday-squad-20120206-1r0zf.html
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Water official 'ignorant of dam strategy'
A senior Qld water official didn't know what strategy was being used to operate Wivenhoe Dam before homes were flooded in Brisbane, an inquiry has heard.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/water-official-ignorant-of-dam-strategy-20120206-1r0zh.html
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Election winnable with hard work: Gillard
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Labor can win a 2013 election if it puts in a lot of hard work.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/election-winnable-with-hard-work-gillard-20120206-1r0zi.html
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Watchdog warned of HSU probe interference
The federal industrial watchdog sought legal advice on preventing political interference in the probe into the Health Services Union.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/watchdog-warned-of-hsu-probe-interference-20120206-1r0zj.html
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Motorbike crash, fridge body deaths probed
Police who found a woman's body in a fridge will receive counselling as detectives work to determine if her death is connected to that of her flatmate.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/motorbike-crash-fridge-body-deaths-probed-20120206-1r0y8.html
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Man charged over Sydney shooting
Police have charged a man over a drive-by shooting in Sydney's northwest in January.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/man-charged-over-sydney-shooting-20120206-1r0x6.html
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Banks should pass rate cuts fully: ACCI
Banks should pass on fully any rate cut by the central bank to boost the confidence of consumers and firms, a business lobby group says.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/banks-should-pass-rate-cuts-fully-acci-20120206-1r0r2.html
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Retail trade weak but rebound to come
Retail sales figures are poor but a rebound is expected once the full effect of recent interest rate cuts helps consumer sentiment, economists say.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/retail-trade-weak-but-rebound-to-come-20120206-1r0qw.html
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Turnbull keeping Lib leader options open
Frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull was 'keeping his options open' on the Liberal leadership, a senior colleague says.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/turnbull-keeping-lib-leader-options-open-20120206-1r0qx.html
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Elias harassment charges dismissed
Tabcorp's Glenn Munsie has told a court he cannot recall receiving offensive texts from rugby league identity John Elias.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/elias-harassment-charges-dismissed-20120206-1r0qh.html
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Chickens seized from Vic poultry farms
About 700,000 malnourished chickens at six farms across Victoria have been seized by officers from the Victorian Department of Primary Industries.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/chickens-seized-from-vic-poultry-farms-20120206-1r0q2.html
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Transport companies don't want tribunal
Trucking companies have urged the federal government to drop plans for a tribunal to set pay rates and conditions for truck drivers.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/transport-companies-dont-want-tribunal-20120206-1r0pj.html
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Brown says PM needs a break from criticism
Greens leader Bob Brown says it's time the prime minister got a break from criticism and the people of Australia are indicating she should have it.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/brown-says-pm-needs-a-break-from-criticism-20120206-1r0pi.html
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Job ads hit two-year high: ANZ survey
Job advertisements have posted their largest monthly rise since February 2010, a private survey shows.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/job-ads-hit-twoyear-high-anz-survey-20120206-1r0oc.html
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Retail trade fell slightly in December
Retail trade was down in December at a seasonally adjusted $20.885 billion.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/retail-trade-fell-slightly-in-december-20120206-1r0od.html
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Governor-General sends greeting to Queen
Quentin Bryce says the Queen and her husband are held in high regard in Australia.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/governorgeneral-sends-greeting-to-queen-20120206-1r0nj.html
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Slow Bulls bats boring, says Lehmann
Even Queensland coach Darren Lehmann reckoned the Bulls were "boring" after they limped to 7-212 by stumps on day one of their Shield clash with WA.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/slow-bulls-bats-boring-says-lehmann-20120206-1r0nb.html
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Police concerned for bridge at Mitchell
The main bridge into the flood damaged town of Mitchell is being urgently inspected, with serious concerns about its structure.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/police-concerned-for-bridge-at-mitchell-20120206-1r0mi.html
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Perpetual CEO stands down
Investment firm Perpetual chief executive Chris Ryan stands down because of differences with the board over the company's strategy.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/perpetual-ceo-stands-down-20120206-1r0if.html
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NSW on flood alert as 7000 isolated
Major flood warning have been issued for rivers across northern NSW, as the "long, hard recovery process" begins in Moree.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/nsw-on-flood-alert-as-7000-isolated-20120206-1r0hq.html
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Enter the dragons: why birth rate will soar
Once every 12 years, something very big happens to China's birth rate ... about 2700 more babies are born every day.
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/enter-the-dragons-why-birth-rate-will-soar-20120206-1r0h5.html
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Downer welcomes Reliance Rail bailout
Downer EDI, the major private partner in the troubled Reliance Rail project, welcomes a restructure of the group's financing.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/downer-welcomes-reliance-rail-bailout-20120206-1r0e3.html
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