Tax opportunities on rental properties

Hi Everybody. Could anyone point me in the right direction regarding TAX claims on a rental house. I`m completely new at this and constantly hear different points from others saying i can or i can`t.  Any information will be greatly appreciated. Cheers DWG.

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/Content/00133187.htm download pdf guide
http://www.ato.gov.au/SearchResults.asp?si=&ep=0&kw=rental%20expenses&fm=&so=&sh=&ps=10&sc=0&py=0&sr=1
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