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Liberals poised to win government in WA

The West Australian Liberals are poised to form government but were facing tough negotiations with the Nationals to enable them to do so.

Oakeshott claims landslide win in Lyne Rees reveals new NSW cabinet

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Swazis celebrate king's 40th birthday

The Swazi king, dressed in traditional leopard skins and whisked around in an open-topped BMW, celebrated his 40th birthday.

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