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The Sydney Morning Herald National Headlines
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The top National headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news, visit http://www.smh.com.au.
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Obama, Cameron congratulate Gillard
US President Barack Obama has joined the British and New Zealand leaders in congratulating Julia Gillard on forming a minority government.
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Fallen soldier farewelled
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott have joined the family and friends of Private Tomas Dale in a sad farewell to the fallen soldier.
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I'm no homophobe, says tearful Rice
A tearful and apologetic Stephanie Rice insists she is not homophobic, claiming her patriotism simply got the better of her on Twitter.
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NSW upper house votes for adoption bill
A bill giving same-sex couples the right to adopt has been passed by both houses of the NSW parliament after the Legislative Council supported the legislation.
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Circus fish act inhumane: watchdog
A Russian circus forced to cancel an act in which a woman swallows a live fish and then regurgitates it, says will bring it back without fish.
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All eyes on Malcolm in reshuffle
When Tony Abbott reshuffles his frontbench after the coalition's election defeat all eyes will be on where he puts former leader Malcolm Turnbull.
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Speaker negotiations weeks away
A squabble is already brewing over who will be the next speaker of the lower house, with the coalition arguing it shouldn't be someone from Labor.
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Wallabies not there yet: Catchpole
Former Wallabies halfback Ken Catchpole believes Australia are not ready to be considered World Cup contenders despite their dramatic win over South Africa.
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Cycling Australia want chat with O'Grady
Cycling Australia official Shayne Bannan will speak to Stuart O'Grady about his Tour of Spain expulsion.
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Why did baby die, opposition asks
The NSW opposition is demanding to know why a mother had to to wait for a doctor while she struggled to give birth to her distressed baby at Westmead Hospital.
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Emotional day marks bill introduction
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally says formal acknowledgment of indigenous people in the state's constitution is long overdue and will recognise their contribution.
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Three guilty of footy oval killing
Three people have been found guilty of manslaughter over a fatal brawl at a suburban football oval.
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ACCC close to NAB AXA decision
Australia's competition watchdog said it expects to announce its final decision on NAB's bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings on Thursday.
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Pavlich re-signs with Dockers
Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich will be a one-club AFL player after signing a four-year deal with the Dockers.
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Media plans exempt from FOI: Vic govt
Plans produced by Victorian government media advisers are not official ministerial documents and should be exempt from release under FOI laws, a tribunal hears.
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Three teens held over armed robbery
Three teenage boys have been arrested over the armed robbery of a woman near Frankston in Melbourne's south overnight.
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Wong tipped to move from climate
A new face may become the federal climate change minister, with Penny Wong tipped to stand aside after a difficult tenure.
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NWS partners to joint-market: ACCC
The ACCC has given the green light for the partners in the North West Shelf gas project (NWS) to jointly market and sell domestic gas to their WA consumers
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Fevola suspended over 'weekend incident'
Controversial forward Brendan Fevola has been suspended indefinitely by the Brisbane Lions as the AFL club investigates an alleged weekend incident.
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Roosters can end my title drought: Smith
He's led teams to three grand finals, but Sydney Roosters coach Brian Smith believes he finally has the side to end his 27-year wait for an NRL premiership.
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