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Liberal MP stuns colleagues with MH17 remarks

Liberal MP stuns colleagues with MH17 remarks

Craig Kelly was responding to a heartfelt message from Anthony Maslin, the Perth father whose three children were killed in the downing of MH17.

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          Liberal MP Craig Kelly angers colleagues over MH17 remarks

          Liberal MP Craig Kelly angers colleagues over MH17 remarks

          Craig Kelly was responding to a heartfelt message from Anthony Maslin, the Perth father whose three children were killed on MH17.

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          'It's not on': Narrabeen residents' anger over US TV shoot

          A US TV production is turning Narrabeen into California – but some local residents aren't embracing the magic.

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