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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Country Liberal Party's candidate for Solomon Tina MacFarlane. Picture: AAP

The two men vying for the prime ministership have weighed in on housing and health.

Leaders pivot election pitch to housing and health

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Anthony Albanese attempted to dodge questions in Perth regarding the Labor's costings.

War of words erupts as Albanese dodges questions over policy costings

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham have unveiled the Coalition's election costings in Melbourne on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Coalition's election costings show $2.7 billion will be cut from the public sector over the next four years if it's re-elected.

'I expect results': Coalition to cut $2.7bn in spending to public sector

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This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning till the end of the election.

Good luck changing the tone of politics

Manning Ratz work hard to defeat Forster Tuncurry Dolphins

Fullback's try crucial as Manning Ratz down Forster Tuncurry Dolphins

There are 1442 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 59 in ICU.

NSW records 16 COVID-19 deaths

Throwback to Scott Morrison on the first day of the campaign. Picture: James Croucher

Stay tuned in here for all the developments as Australians turn out to decide who will lead the Parliament and the nation for the next three years.

As it happened: press chase Anthony Albanese after failing to get answers

Voting will be socially distanced this election, but we'll still be using the traditional paper ballots. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The pandemic election is upon us. How will COVID-19 impact the way we vote?

How COVID-19 will impact the way you vote

HUNG UP: If neither party obtains a majority of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives, it results in a hung parliament.

Punters are predicting a hung parliament to result at this week's federal election. So what is it and what happens next?

What is a hung parliament and is Australia likely to have one?

BOMBED: A stray left to sniff around Borod Tower in Ukraine. Photo: supplied

As bombs and missiles rain down, artist and filmmaker George Gittoes is feeling increasingly unnerved about his safety in Ukraine.

'War is on our doorstep': Filmmaker fears for safety in Ukraine

Defence Minister Peter Dutton described a Chinese warship's sailing off the coast of Western Australia as "an aggressive act". Picture: Keegan Carroll

"All this rhetoric by Mr Dutton is just politics. His language around war ... all this sort of stuff that's gone on for the last year is highly dangerous," the WA Premier said.

Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security', WA Premier says

GORMLESS: Does the way a politician responds to a 'gotcha' question matter to voters?

GST on birthday cakes, the price of petrol, and recall of random statistics: Does the way a politician responds to a 'gotcha' question matter to voters?

History of the 'gotcha' question: How elections are won or lost on a gaffe

Water safety officers, Brian Belic, Shaun Davidson, and Dylan Kinkade ready for this weekend's Forster Triathlon.

Surf club involvement

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won with their entry Stefania.

Eurovision is like a bag of Every Flavour Jelly Beans - you really don't know what you're going to get.

Eurovision opened my eyes to the exciting world we live in

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Coalition's housing policies, taken together, would have a "marginal" effect on house prices as his new scheme comes under attack.

Unlocking super will have 'marginal' impact on house prices: Morrison

Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini

Postal voting deadline looms

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt appear in TikTok videos ahead of the federal election on May 21. 

If TikTok likes were votes, a Labor backbencher would be prime minister and his party would already have claimed election victory.

Who is winning the Federal Election race on TikTok?

There are 1,437 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 65 in ICU.

NSW COVID cases drop, hospitalisations rise

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

The election campaign has hit the home stretch, leaving only five days until polling day.

As it happened: Peter Dutton is 'the biggest threat to national security' says WA Premier

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Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

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Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Get inspired and read the latest edition of The Barrington Towns Visitor Guide here.

Be inspired and read the latest Barrington Towns Visitor Guide here

Read the latest edition of Mid North Coast Now here

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

See the sights and experience the variety on this Discovery Tour of the very best South Australia has to offer.

The many highlights of South Australia

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

There is no end to the limits of imaginative play time your children will enjoy in their Possum Play couch.

Possum Play keeps screen time to a minimum

Massage your feet to fitness

A revolutionary way to do your bit for you and future generations. 

Oh Crap solves the dog poop problem

Give single-use plastic the flick and help keep our oceans clean

If you've been feeling a little slow and your brain function has been lethargic - Yootropics BRAIN can improve your cognitive abilitiy. 

Feeling foggy? Evaporate brain strain and improve your cognitive functionality

It's new and just for you - Menopause+ is a combination of specially selected ingredients. 

Managing menopause may just have got a little easier

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort. 

Active Truth celebrate the diversity of women in their active and swimwear range

Swimmers for every size and shape

Only the finest for your favourite member of the household will do. 

Don't make a dog's dinner out of feeding your pets

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint. 

A mattress made with the earth in mind

Knowing you are enjoying a sugar-free lifestyle makes all the difference to you well-being. 

Let your keto lifestyle include a glass of wine

Sugar free wine is guilt-free wine

Victory: Newcastle brothers Henry and Joss Woodyard won Lego Masters 2022. Picture: Supplied 

"We have been told we are the best thing since Silverchair."

Meet the brothers crowned Lego Masters

Albion Park mum Amanda Stott with her four-year-old daughter Lyla Stott. Picture: Robert Peet.

Four-year-old Lyla Stott is friendly, talkative and always happy

Mum's hopes and fears for daughter after neurofibromatosis diagnosis

Premier Peter Malinauskas wants to lift SA's Emergency Management Declaration by June 30.

SA set to pass new COVID-19 laws

Avi Yemini wants to sue a Twitter user for defamation, but can't without knowing their identity.

Twitter defamation reveal may take months

Nothing better than Lego win as Forster brothers take out title

Draft plans are available for community perusal

Council seeks feedback on key community plans

Paris Ramsay studying a Certificate III in Carpentry at TAFE

Paris is challenging stereotypes and broadening her horizons

Timothy Luke Doyle and Steven Garrad will be sentenced on November 7, 2022.

Sentencing adjourned for Mid Coast duo charged under Arkstone child abuse operation

 Artist, Brittany Paulson and Rhys Hessing

Collaboration between Coomba Park Artist and Freshwater Farm, Topi Topi

Local collaboration gives Indigenous charity thousands

Aging Pelican Walk to undergo major overhaul

Walk with the pelicans

Fatal crash on highway at Middle Brother

Dr David Gillespie says it is a great honour to represent the Lyne electorate. 

David Gillespie clocks up about 50,000 kilometres a year travelling across the Lyne electorate

Lyne MP reflects on almost a decade in Federal politics

Council also plans to put in place improvements to customer interactions

Council sets aside additional funding for road improvements

Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched the Liberals' election campaign on Sunday. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has made housing a central part of the Liberal Party's official launch.

Liberal Party 'warms up' with final countdown underway

Jim Clarks 1966 Lotus 49, beautiful, spider like but dangerous 

Formula 1 Safety 1963 - 2022

Vickis 2017 Kia Picanto worth more now than when new?

There's a profound shortage of new and used car stock

Used car prices in a made market

Trevor Hudson with his 1929 Stutz Black Hawk

The display is organised by Taree Antique and Classic Car Club

Historic cars on display on Taree riverfront

Group 3 Rugby League games postponed due to on-going wet weather

 Attendees at the launch of National Road Safety Week: Fire and Rescue NSW, Taree Station Commander, Peter Willard; Captain Taree Rescue Squad, VRA Rescue NSW, David Longworth; CEO of JR Richards & Sons, Leon Grosso; Acting Inspector Manning Great Lakes Police District, Michael Martin; MidCoast Council general manager, Adrian Panuccio; and MidCoast Council Road safety transport officer, Chris Dimarco (left to right)

Take the road safety pledge to help save lives

Councillors agree with a notice of motion from Paul Sandilands

Transparency and accountability get councillors' vote

 Blake Matheson and Coby Bates show off their cooking skills.

Students learned a variety of cookery techniques

BCS students chow down on tasty meals

Mayoral minute put forward by Claire Pontin

Proposal to establish economic development committee

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left searching for answers after a 2-0 EPL loss at Newcastle.