The leaders of the federal Liberal and National parties have struck a deal to get the coalition back together and return senior MPs to the front bench.
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Posted inFederal Politics, National News, Social issues and services
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Posted inFederal Politics
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Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Legal, NSW Politics
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Posted inHealth, National News, Parenting and kids
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Posted inFederal Politics, National News
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Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
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Posted inAwards, National News
First Australian-trained astronaut Australian of the Year
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Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists
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