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Vandals in the Illawarra seat of Cunningham have destroyed United Australia Party corflutes of candidate Benjamin Britton.

Elections are fought on the streets and decided in the polling booths.

Corflute wars: How political ads and vandalism costs votes

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

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

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

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

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has gone into bat for Senator Katy Gallagher (inset). Pictures: AAP

Australia's first female PM has written a personal letter endorsing Katy Gallagher, asking Canberrans not risk losing her in the Senate.

'Incredible representative': Gillard intervenes to endorse 'at-risk' Gallagher

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

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Labor leader stopped short of committing to a wage rise for public servants, but repeated his promise to "revitalise" the bureaucracy.

Albanese declines to promise higher public service wages

NSW records 10,954 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths on May 14, 2022. Picture: File

There are 1,377 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 59 in ICU.

NSW records more than 9000 COVID cases, four deaths

Royce Gay of Queanbeyan discusses the election in Eden-Monaro. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

It's less than a week until election day and the ultra-marginal seat of Eden-Monaro seems to be pulling further away from its bellwether status.

For whom the bellwether tolls: the mood on the ground in Eden-Monaro

Anthony Albanese wants Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The funds will help Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder.

Labor to create $1b fund for manufacturing innovation, diversification

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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

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

SUBLIME: Saint Jade Gresham was a crucial element against Geelong on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Gresham a key Saints playmaker

A Swift Water Rescue crew makes its way through flood waters on Friday in Laidley, Queensland. Picture: Getty Images

We have to admit that there are actual costs for preparing for this future.

Goodwill and good luck can only get us so far

As the campaign enters its final week, Anthony Albanese's mission now is to reach out to uncommitted voters. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's rare for a government to make the case it should be dismissed as effectively, repeatedly and cogently as this one has.

We're nearing the end of this campaign, at last

Australians want a leader who responds with empathy - and action - after a crisis. It doesn't come naturally to everyone. Picture: AAP

Whatever you think of God, you probably want pastoral leadership from those in charge. You just might not know it.

Is an Australian PM our pastor-in-chief?

Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina in a practice session at the Australian Open.

Svitolina and Monfils expecting baby girl

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

Scott Morrison and Barnaby Joyce launched the Coalition's election campaign in Brisbane on Sunday. Pictures: AAP

Scott Morrison says his government saved Australia. Will voters reward him for it?

Scott Morrison seeks forgiveness, three more years in power

Jermell Charlo (l) stopped Brian Castano (r) in their super welterweight title rematch.

Tszyu watches as Charlo stops Castano

HAPPY DAYS: School heavily influences young people's involvement, training or study post-school.

Right support can create bright future

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the English League Cup trophy aloft in February. Picture: AAP

The margins between history and the dustbin of it are ridiculously slim in sport.

Quad goals: is winning really all that matters in sport?

Scott Morrison is already leading a minority government with Barnaby Joyce, making government-led scare campaigns over "teal" candidates another hypocritical string to the Liberals' bow. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The whole reason the "teals" are a thing is because the Liberal Party vacated the centre to court the religious right.

Some independent thought cuts through government's 'teal' spin

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's labelling of the NSW ICAC as a "kangaroo court" has alarmed integrity experts - and voters. Picture: AAP

It is one thing to propose a model for a federal integrity commission that legal experts regards as weak and ineffectual; it is quite another to publicly undermine state anti-corruption bodies.

Scott Morrison's attacks on ICAC have gone too far

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese (left) and Prime Minister Scott Morrison face off during the second leaders' debate. Picture: Getty Images

The Albanese-as-risk claim is about the best attack line the government has, but when the debate is about wages, the government is fighting on Labor's preferred turf.

It's Albanese's to lose, as Morrison looks for some momentum

Flooding in Woodburn, NSW, in April. Picture: Marina Neil

It almost certainly saved lives, but should we be encouraging these spontaneous responders whose lives might also be in danger?

Should we encourage people to rescue their neighbours in private boats?

Thousands gathered on the lawns of Parliament House for the March 4 Justice protests in March last year. Picture: Karleen Minney

Our demands are clear. It is time that we reimagine and create a better, fairer, and inclusive parliament. Our representatives should represent us.

Equality and representation should be a defining issue for this federal election

Last years Brother Fox winner Jungle Deuce and runner-up Irinka Riley, both trained by Jack Smith. Photo: Supplied

GRNSW has made a concerted push to stage more feature events in the regions

Turning the racing focus back on to the regions

Scott Morrison on the campaign trail in Ipswich, Queensland.

What they said on day 36 of the campaign

Meet the artistic director of the Australian National Academy of Music.

Meet the man in charge of the next generation of musicians

The Consumers Health Forum says major parties need to do more to enhance access to health care.

Parties need stronger health access plans

 Henty & District Lifestyle Centre (HDLC) committee members Garry Small, Ed Dale, John Ebsworth and committee president John Ross watch as Member for Albury Greg Aplin tries out some of the exercise equipment at the official opening of stage one of HDLC (Photo:  Lorri Roden).

The Henty & District Lifestyle Centre had the official opening of stage one on Tuesday April 29 with around 40 locals turning up to celebrate the occasion.

Keeping the district healthy

 Rhys Mortimer from Cobargo is taking a bounce while Jock Grills from Guyra is laying a hit in the final of the Australian junior classic.

Around 70 teams travelled to the Albury-Wodonga equestrian centre to compete in the Albury Holbrook polocrosse carnival last weekend. 

Polocrosse carnival a success

Zone 20 dressage team: Katelyn Donney, Catelin Crawford, Trudy Crawford, Alyce Hince and Caitlyn Hiskins.

Four Zone 20 riders travelled around 10 hours to Gunnedah in order to compete in the New South Wales Dressage Championships on April 24 and 25. 

Jindera’s Katelyn Donney rides at State level

Friends and family of Rodney Willis gathered to remember him.

Over 200 people gathered to celebrate the life of Rodney Willis at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Wagga last week.

Farewelling a friend

Bernard Cox RFSA Chief Executive Officer hands over the keys to the new Riverina bus to Rex Sheather, Fleet Officer for the Riverina Zone of the NSW Rural Fire Service and Fernando Flores, from the Yerong Creek Rural Fire Brigade.

The Riverina Zone of the NSW Rural Fire Service has been presented with a Ford Transit Bus by the NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA).

New transport for local fireys

The Bank Cafe owner Brad Rickard is slowly working to clean up his Lismore business after the floodwaters nearly reached the ceiling. Photos: MARINA NEIL.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared that Australia is getting harder to live in because of disasters. We spoke to people who have lost everything and know how hard life can be in Disaster Country.

After the flood comes rivers of tears

Anthony Albanese with Gabrielle Nina Ritchie, four months old. Picture: Steve Evans

The two major party leaders will be getting more energised as polling day approaches.

Election antics get increasingly frantic

Paul Fletcher has offered under-threat regional newspapers a $10 million lifeline. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Regional newspapers sounding the alarm over a devastating price hike have been offered a lifeline.

Under-threat regional papers offered $10m lifeline

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wife Jenny, daughters Lily and Abbey and mother Marion at a Liberal Party rally on Day 28 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

The Informer: Mum's the word on day 28 of the election campaign

Mum's the word on day 28 of the election campaign

ON ALERT: Australia's valuable cattle industry is on high alert with big biosecurity risks on the doorstep. IMAGE: Shutterstock

CCA says Indonesia in the process of preparing an emergency declaration

Beef on high alert as foot and mouth confirmed in Indonesia

If re-elected, Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledges up to 400,000 small businesses could benefit from a government investment.

Government promises $17.9 million in help to small businesses

Jim Chalmers and Josh Frydenberg joked about Andrew Barr's shoutout in today's press conference. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Reserve Bank decision to lift the cash rate on Tuesday has forced the Coalition to defend its handling of the economy.

As it happened: Andrew Barr gets a shoutout from Treasurer

Why Australia's regional newspapers are asking for emergency government support

Why we're asking for emergency support

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Speaking in Armidale, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has acknowledged the important role regional media plays in upholding democracy and the need for it to be supported.

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