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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

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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

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

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

NSW records 16 COVID-19 deaths

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?

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

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

Greens leader Adam Bandt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

A hung parliament with Greens MPs on the lower house crossbench could position the party to demand support for policies in exchange for its backing in a minority government.

Greens to reveal 'balance of power' list for hung parliament at campaign launch

Working dogs: Regular panelists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee with quizmaster Tom Gleisner (cente) are back for season 10 of Have You Been Paying Attention?. Photo supplied by Channel 10.

"When you put five funny people in a room with Tom at the helm, no two shows are the same," says Ed Kavalee. That's why Have You Been Paying Attention is about to premiere its 10th season. Read all about it in our TV Guide.

Ed Kavalee pays attention and pips the panel on 'Have You Been Paying Attention?'

The diverse individuals who take part in ABC TV's Space 22, to see if creative exercises can help heal invisible wounds, are visibly changed by it. This is a must watch program.

Mental health problems nurtured by art and music in ABC TV's Space 22

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Liberal Party campaign launch on Day 35 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison says the Coalition "saved the country" through its pandemic response, and has promised to unlock superannuation for first home buyers struggling to enter the property market.

'Just warming up': PM launches campaign with promise to unlock super for home buyers

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Mum's hopes and fears for daughter after neurofibromatosis diagnosis

Your guide to what's on this week around the South Coast

South Coast Gig Guide, May 17-23

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

The front entrance of Albert Moore Gardens aged care facility. Photo: Agedcare101

Albert Moore Gardens aged cared facility in Merimbula suspends 15 resident beds

The Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast (SJA) have found locations for their transportable housing units in Pambula and Bega. The above image is only a product shot, not the location of their of the Bega Valley sites. Photo: Same Day Granny Flats

Bega and Pambula sites allocated for Social Justice Advocates transportable housing units

Former Moruya-local Brendan Johnston said racing at Mogo was like coming home.
Photograph: Rocky Trails

Former Moruya-local Brendan Johnston has won the second race of Rocky Trail's Shimano MTB Grand Prix Series held at Mogo on May 14.

Home town advantage for cycling champion Brendan Johnston

WINNERS LINE UP: Matt Gselmann (2nd place), Christian Pimm (1st place), Jerry Stack (sixth place), Matt Lake (3rd place), Dave Arens (4th place), and Pat Broder (fifth place) at the 35th Sapphire Coast Boardriders Gazamal Malibu Surf Comp. Photo: John Smythe 

'Perfect Malibu surf conditions': South Coast winners of the 35th Gazamal Malibu Surf Comp

Bega and Tathra Hospital Auxiliaries to run another fundraiser event in Tathra on the June long weekend. Photo supplied

On the weekend of June 11 and 12, both hospital auxiliaries will host a two fay fundraiser dubbed Santa Pop Up Shop with 'Bric n Brac', at the Green Shed in Tathra.

Tathra and Bega hospital auxiliaries to host fundraiser

Merimbula Marine Rescue member Stewart Dietrich sits in front of the new system. Photo: Sonia Teston

Merimbula Marine Rescue first regional base to have state-of-the-art communication system installed

Some of the hippies giving it peace and love on the beach at Mallacoota.

'Mallacoota Mayhem' for Merimbula Water Dragons' end of season event

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

Marine Rescue Merimbula volunteers. Photo supplied.

National Volunteer Week starting on May 12, will include two workshops for volunteers, run by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and offered at the Bega Civic Centre.

National Volunteer Week: two volunteer workshops to be held at Bega

Surfers and spectators cheer on the boardriders at Merimbula Main Beach on Saturday, May 14 for the 2022 Gazamal Malibu Surf Comp. Photo: Ellouise Bailey

Gazamal Malibu Surf Comp kicks off at Main Beach in Merimbula with 'good mal waves'

YOUR PHOTOS: Bega Valley community reports back on HMAS Supply II visit to Eden port

MVIC volunteers Gwen Langthorne and Dave Petty with Merimbula tourism officer Sandy Glass and tourism manager Chris Nicholls. Photo: Ben Smyth

Merimbula Visitor Information Centre celebrates shire's volunteers

Merimbula wharf and carpark. Photo: Bega Valley Shire Council

Merimbula Wharf carpark road works to take place

GIVING BACK TO HOME PORT: Mark Hunter hold a bottle of the Commissioning Gin, with Georgie Baldwin and Supply II Captain Ben Hissink holding a cheque for $1800 to go towards the Eden Whale Festival. Photo: Ellouise Bailey 

North of Eden Gin and HMAS Supply raise $1800 for Eden Whale Festival

The intersection will remain partially open with traffic control and 24/7 traffic lights in place. Photo: supplied

Works to commence on Sapphire Coast Drive intersection

Eden-Monaro candidates respond to key questions, Week 2

HOMEBOUND: Commanding Officer Supply II Captain Ben Hissink in front of the ship docked at the Eden cruise wharf on Wednesday, May 11. Eden is the ship's ceremonial home port. Photo: Ellouise Bailey 

HMAS Supply II had visited its ceremonial port of Eden, holding an open day for the community to connect with the ship's crew members and show people through the vessel.

HMAS Supply II visits ceremonial home port of Eden

South Coast Gig Guide, May 10-16

AIRLIFT: HMAS Parramattas MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, from 816 Squadron at HMAS Albatross, winches the patient from the deck of Sea Angel bulk carrier. Photo: AMSA

Due to the vast distance from shore and limited daylight, civilian emergency services helicopters were unable to reach the ship.

Navy helicopter in emergency evacuation at sea

The Toll rescue helicopter hovers off Port Kembla on Monday, during the search for a missing 19-year-old swept off rocks. Picture: Robert Peet

Police said the 19-year-old was swept off rocks by a large wave.

Search to resume for missing teenager swept off the rocks at on NSW south coast

"My great-grandkids ask why Uncle Craig's name is on there and not mine."

For 30 years, Peter's name was misspelt on war memorial. No one would listen

The most common offence was speeding, with 191 infringement notices issued.

Cops ping more than 300 drivers on first day of long weekend

Ms Rubio supplied this photo of her dughter on the "Free Fall" ride at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The photo was taken while the attendant (left) was helping the children to their seats.

"If it had gone the whole way up we would have been in serious trouble."

'I saw it all': Woman's wildly different version of Easter Show seatbelt shocker

NOT ALONE: Michael Hughes is raising awareness of the impact being unable to have children can have on men. Picture: Anna Warr

'There's a perception that guys just want to play the field - I can tell you that's not the case'

'Men yearn to be dads': shining a light on the pain of childlessness

SAFE: Oleg, Svitlana and Alisa Nastenko arrived in Fairy Meadow from Kyiv a little more than a week ago. Picture Sylvia Liber.

"I just put everything I could remember into my bag and took my children on the train."

How a frantic family made it from Kyiv to Australia

Advocate for the elderly, Valma Fell with Labor candidate for Cunningham Allison Byrnes and Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones. Picture: Wesley Lonergan.

"Older people, and people with dementia, deserve to be treated with the same dignity and respect as any other person."

'We deserve dignity': woman's bid to put joy back into aged care

Anastasiya, who has Russian and Ukrainian heritage, is overcome with emotion outside St Vlodymyr's church. Picture: Anna Warr.

St Vlodymyr's Church resonated with prayer on Saturday evening, but voices outside were tense and desperate.

'Every bomb is falling on my heart': one city's vigil for Ukraine

TRAPPED: Women in the Illawarra who wish to access an abortion are faced with significant obstacles, including transport, cost and a lack of available, trained doctors. Image: Shutterstock.

'There are a very limited number of GPs in the area that support abortion.'