The suspect in the disappearance of William Tyrrell has had a child removed from her custody and an AVO sought against her. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has effectively fired the starting gun on the election campaign. A police strike force has been established to crack down on anti-coal activists holding freight companies hostage in the Hunter Valley. Justin Langer has been praised from players and bosses for his role in World Cup glory.

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