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The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

Students currently completing a Certificate IV in Ageing Support at the University of Wollongong College in partnership with Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care are (back, from left) Eliza O'Dell, Mia Jones, Tatjana Sewell, Ginny Tooth, Trainer Debra Fabris (front) Elizabeth Martinelli, Daisy Goldberg-Otton, and trainer Jade Anderson. Photo: Ellouise Bailey 

Successful paid aged care traineeship program with nursing pathways invites second intake of students

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

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

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.

Mr Albanese and Senator Wong will head to Tokyo on Monday afternoon.

Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Handing out how-to-vote cards at the Bega Showground pavilion polling booth are (from left) Dennis Mortimer, Rian Smith, Karen Avery, Carmen Mataic and Tonia Liosatos. Photo: Ben Smyth

Federal Election 2022: Eden-Monaro heads to the polls

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

It's the most important vote you'll cast this weekend.

Should 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

The funniest campaign bloopers, blunders and the moments that made us smile.

Gaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

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NSW flood warnings as heavy rain returns

A state committee inquiry is looking at puppy breeding practices amid reports of serious cruelty.

Inquiry bites into puppy farm reforms

Three police officers were injured when their van was struck while responding to an emergency call.

Attempted murder charges over police crash

Tasmanian MP Bridget Archer is considering a tilt at the Liberal deputy leadership.

Liberals weigh up options for party leader

The brutal beauty of an election is on show in Australia today.

The brutality of elections as the new PM takes over - and takes off

"Join the Merimbula Water Dragons for their Biggest Morning Tea with the option of a paddle if you would like to try it out," says president Gill McCallum.

Dragon boaters to host Biggest Morning Tea and paddle try out

Love orchids? Here's a chance to get one or two for yourself.

Sapphire Coast Orchid Club hosts auction of plants

Are you comfortable behind the mic - the jazz festival is looking for stage managers.

Merimbula Jazz Festival looking for stage managers

Vicki Bond, Shanne Fanning, Peter Colhoun (behind the tree) Debbie Gardiner, Lee Tabone and Wendy Colhoun. 

The beat of the jungle drums keeps Merimbula dance group on their toes

At Pambula Public School where Kristy McBain took 63.93 per cent of the vote on a two candidate preferred basis (from left) Steve Jeffries, Simon Daly, Geoff Ward and Rebecca Fox. Photo Ben Smyth 

A clean sweep across much of the Eden-Monaro electorate for Kristy McBain

Ali Stewart at Cocora Beach, Eden. The Irish photographer is thrilled to have settled in Eden with her family. Photo supplied

Moments in time: Ali Stewart brings acclaimed photography skills to Far South Coast community

Cruises were halted in March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Denise Dion

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Community to be briefed on return of cruise ships to Eden

Labor's Kristy McBain and Liberal Jerry Nockles on election day. Photos: Supplied

Jerry Nockles officially concedes as Eden-Monaro backs Labor, Kristy McBain

Kristy McBain with her husband Brad and supporters at Club Sapphire on election night.

Kristy McBain has addressed her crowd of family and supporters at Club Sapphire Merimbula in good spirits with ABC analyst Antony Green calling Eden-Monaro for Labor

Labor's Kristy McBain claims victory in Eden-Monaro

Essential Energy is set to start a vegetation program aimed at managing vegetation growing too close to powerlines in the Bega Valley. 

A vegetation program aimed at managing vegetation growing too close to powerlines in the Bega Valley is set to run throughout late May and June.

Essential Energy to trim back vegetation around powerlines in Bega Valley

All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

The Janet has been refloated, but still has approximately 50 tonnes of fish waste on board. Photo: Denise Dion

Sunken Eden boat's 50 tonnes of fish waste to be removed

Unanimous vote to continue to keep council facilities open to all despite vaccination status

Momentum Ensemble will be at Merimbula's Twyford Hall on Monday 30 May. Photo: Sarah Walker 

Australian Youth Orchestra bring Momentum Ensemble to Merimbula for Sapphire Coast Classics weekend

Bega Valley Shire Councillors have had to make the tough decision to prioritise the Bega sports precinct by directing funds from the Pambula build after a $4.5million cost blowout.

Cost blowout prioritises Bega sports precinct, leaves Pambula hub with uncertain future

New Buildings Rd two-week closure for bridge work

Former prime minister John Howard. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Whoever becomes Australia's federal health minister after May 21 needs to make the introduction of nationally consistent abortion laws a priority.

Women's rights can't be taken for granted

Health Minister Greg Hunt has appealed for Australians to stay calm and carry on. Picture: ACM image

Be alert, but not alarmed, by Omicron

Money coming out of a broken piggy bank piggy bank. Broken. Generic.