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Afghanistan
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‘Not a real Australian’: Shock court claim
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Why NSW won’t support war memorial
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SAS soldier denies BRS ‘collusion’
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Abbott makes stop in Afghanistan to encourage Aussie troops
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Aussies withdraw as Afghan army takes control of security
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