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MARK RILEY: It seems there’s a chance the Coalition might be put back together by the end of next week — if the Liberals agree to endorse the Nationals’ policy demands. But at what cost?

There’s still a huge unsolved problem for the Nationals

MARK RILEY: It seems there’s a chance the Coalition might be put back together by the end of next week — if the Liberals agree to endorse the Nationals’ policy demands. But at what cost?

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David Littleproud and Sussan Ley have re-entered negotiations in a bid to mend the coalition. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Coalition divorce may be off, but marital problems remain

An agreement on a little-known-but-important convention may end the biggest rupture in politics in decades.

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The Trump administration has issued a bold demand to eradicate what they call the ‘single stupidest feature in vehicles’.

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 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, stands with a North Korean navy commander.

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Senator Bridget McKenzie.

McKenzie’s letter: A political weapon of destruction

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A leaked letter has ignited claims that National Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie (right) was considering a Coalition split even before the Liberal’s elected a new leader.

Leaked letter exposes Nationals’ secret plan

A leaked letter has ignited claims that Nationals were considering a Coalition split even before Sussan Ley became Liberal Leader.

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The first 35km of a high-tech border fence with Russia has been completed by Finland, aiming to halt Kremlin-linked migrant crossings and boost border security.

Finland builds mega fence to block Russian migrant crossings

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Despite the Nationals walking away from the coalition, their leader says Labor remains the enemy.

Party elder sure Nationals will mend coalition fences

The man who led the Nationals during the party's last split with the Liberals in the 1980s, thinks the coalition will reunite despite its recent break up.

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The US has accepted a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump’s use as Air Force One, sparking debate over security, legality, and the cost of retrofitting the jet

FREE PLANE: US accepts Qatari jet for use as Air Force One

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The United Kingdom, Australia, and allies have issued an urgent warning about a Russian cyber campaign targeting organisations supporting Ukraine, including logistics and technology companies.

Australia, UK warn of Russian cyber campaign over Ukraine

The United Kingdom, Australia, and allies have issued an urgent warning about a Russian cyber campaign targeting organisations supporting Ukraine, including logistics and technology companies.

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President Donald Trump has spoken to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office.

Trump humiliates South African President in Oval Office

In another stunning White House visit, US President Donald Trump has attacked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in front of the world’s media, accusing his country of human rights violations.

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If Labor pushes through its contentious changes to the taxation of superannuation balances over $3 million, the Treasurer will be overseeing a neat strategy to pay down years of outsized government spending.

The secret Budget trick behind Labor’s super tax grab

If Labor pushes through its contentious changes to the taxation of superannuation balances over $3 million, the Treasurer will be overseeing a neat strategy to pay down years of outsized government spending.

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Labor national secretary and election campaign director Paul Erickson gives his Campaign Director's address to the National Press Club.

Labor election mastermind says PM ‘in form of lifetime’

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