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Australia news as it happened: Politicians slam Israel after soldiers cleared of Frankcom death; Suspended Swans players bleed sponsors; Lily Hooper’s body found

Sydney Morning Herald - National · 20 August 2026 at 6:31 pm

Australia news as it happened: Politicians slam Israel after soldiers cleared of Frankcom death; Suspended Swans players bleed sponsors; Lily Hooper’s body found

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