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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 02 Aug, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Agony as Magnussen pipped for 100m gold Australia's James Magnussen has suffered a shattering defeat to American Nathan Adrian in the final of the blue riband men's 100 metres freestyle. More » London Live: Day Five Peerless Wiggins roars to Olympic record Smith rejects proposal for US carrier base Damning HSU report handed to fraud squad Aussies take relay silver Queensland unions declare state-wide strike day Ned Kelly's family gets funeral go-ahead Syrian destiny rests on Aleppo battle: Assad Indonesian minister confirms rescue deal talks More Analysis » Government betrays its most needy citizens Poker machines. An industry worth billions that has defined its most lucrative markets among the poor and disadvantaged. An industry licensed by government. An industry that in turn diverts a fraction of that vast, socially regressive revenue stream to government coffers. And we wonder why people lose faith with the people elected to represent them and guard their interests. More » Labor must embrace fear and negativity Media diversity fears are absurd and obsolete The drought in confidence and bubble in safety Putting an end to petrol sniffing Olympians have a job to do and must perform Fair go for all, not just for a fortunate few Free-to-air just can't compete at the Olympics The kids are alright with a generational future fund 'Romneyshambles': the wrath of the sneerocracy Just In More Just In » Ned Kelly's family gets funeral go-ahead The descendants of the Victorian bushranger Ned Kelly will bury his remains in private, now that a property developer has to give them up. More » Australian coach defends Chinese swimmer accused of doping Stingers hit back at 'whinging' Brits Smith rejects proposal for US carrier base Indonesian minister confirms rescue deal talks Greek leaders agree on budget cuts Damning HSU report handed to fraud squad Queensland unions declare state-wide strike day Aussies take relay silver Second Israeli burns himself to death World More World » Iraq suffers deadliest month in nearly two years July was the deadliest month in Iraq in almost two years, with 325 people killed in attacks across the country. More » Syrian destiny rests on Aleppo battle: Assad Bulgaria releases image of suicide bomber India restores power after mass blackouts Burmese government accused of killing, rape Business More Business » Gym fined for false carbon tax claims A Melbourne gym has become the first business to be fined by the competition regulator for making misleading claims about the impact of the carbon tax. More » Rate cuts lift capital city home prices Manufacturing slump partly blamed on carbon tax China manufacturing gives mixed signals Shares ease on China factory data Rio closing Sydney office, cutting jobs Politics More Politics » Indonesian minister confirms rescue deal talks By Helen Brown in Jakarta, staff A senior Indonesian minister has confirmed that negotiations are underway to allow Australian forces to enter Indonesian waters to rescue asylum seekers. More » Queensland unions declare state-wide strike day O'Neill invited to form PNG's new govt NSW signs on to disability insurance scheme Pyne sidesteps Redmond-for-Senate issue Sport More Sport » Burns hit with nine-game NRL ban Travis Burns' season is over after the Penrith star copped a nine-match suspension for his high tackle on Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy. More » Stuart argues his case for dual coaching role Force confirm Foley as Super Rugby coach Ratten admits to tanking interviews Aussies must rise up to Proteas: Clarke Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Giant fossil claw may be from ancient reptile By Caddie Brain Scientists in Central Australia say the discovery of a prehistoric claw at a fossil deposit is baffling. More » NASA rehearses for '7 minutes of terror' First chief scientist Ralph Slatyer dies Ecuador offers Sweden chance to quiz Assange Calls for nano-materials register Environment More Environment » Founders cut ties with 'lost' Planet Ark By Adam Harvey The founders of environment group Planet Ark, including tennis great Pat Cash, are speaking out about the charity they say has lost its way. 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