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The Opposition Condemns PM Over Middle East Motion
The Opposition Leader has refused to back the federal government's motion on the Middle East conflict. Latest economic data shows a small jump in consumer confidence over the past seven days, following a decline the previous week. And Lady Gaga has opened-up about her biggest inspirations! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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