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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

INSIDE THE BARREL: 'Pork-barrelling' refers to the process of essentially buying votes in key seats.

There has been a lot of talk of 'pork-barrelling' this election season, especially in the context of anti-corruption. So what is pork-barrelling, and how do politicians do it?

Pork-barrelling and a federal ICAC: Who's promised what?

"My opponents think it's still OK to make fun of someone's name in their advertising," Anthony Albanese told Italian-Australians at Club Marconi in Western Sydney. Picture: AAP

Anthony Albanese has chosen a friendly setting to launch an incendiary accusation.

What's in a name? Albanese's accusation made in risky setting

Filling out the almost comically large Senate ballot paper can be a daunting task. Photo: Adam McLean

Whether you just need a quick refresher or you haven't voted before, we have you covered.

Your questions on voting for the Senate answered

Like in our first conversation, Uncle James Ingram believes cost of living is this election's biggest issue. Picture: Les Smith 

After each starting the election campaign undecided, our panel members now have a clear vote in mind.

Riverina Pub Test panel have their final say ahead of election day

Jenny Morrison, right, with the Coalition's candidate in Blair, Sam Biggins. Picture: AAP

Economy looms large for Labor and the Coalition as wages lag - but low-priced Australian wine might help

A spouse steps in as the polls tighten

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP


Australian wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Wages hit sparks new debate on cost of living election

AJ, bottom right, and his family with SES volunteer Bluey.

"[AJ] said his first word a few weeks ago and it was blue," AJ's mum Kelly said.

Watch AJ reunite with SES rescuer 'Bluey' who found him after disappearance

Anthony Albanese made his final National Press Club pitch ahead of the May 21 election with a focus on integrity and repairing the budget. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Anthony Albanese says grants decisions would become arms-length under his government.

Labor to cut $750m from pork and rort programs

CHARGED: The 31--year-old woman was taken into custody by police following a drug raid of a home in Griffith. Picture: NSW Police

Police will allege the woman was supplying drugs across two Riverina towns.

Accused drug dealer charged after Riverina raid uncovers ice, cannabis

PICKING THE WINNER: Australia currently has four bellwether seats with Robertson, NSW having been the longest held bellwether.

How do these four seats keep consistently predicting which party will form government?

Key seats in the 2022 Federal Election: Australia's four bellwethers

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Cold and flu-like symptoms are the highest they've been since COVID restrictions began in 2020.

Flu the roof: respiratory illness rise 'near vertical'

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The polls show the race is tightening with only three days until the federal election.

As it happened: Gallagher says her 'vote will be less than what it was' due to Pocock

Hospitalisation numbers are down on yesterday.

NSW records more than 12,000 COVID cases, 14 deaths

VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.

What is a donkey vote? Does it differ from an informal vote? How do your preferences work?

Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon. 

Star of the stage and screen, Queenie van de Zandt, celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Blue', one of Joni Mitchell's most praised albums.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

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

Don't you hate it when former PMs call at dinner?

Social media has helped countless conspiracies flourish. Picture: Shutterstock

Social media adds a new layer to fighting misinformation.

Don't believe all you read this election

Pre-poll voting centre. Photo: Adam McLean

Female voters have been found to be three times more likely than male voters to be undecided.

Key group of wavering voters could decide the election: ANU poll

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

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NSW's largest farming body wants investment not promises.

Regional funding is election's 'political football'

Amber Heard has testified that Johnny Depp assaulted her during a trip to Australia in 2015.

Sister, friend back Heard's assault claims

Bryson Dechambeau has pulled out of the PGA Championship after recent surgery on his left wrist.

DeChambeau withdraws from PGA Championship

In Scott Morrison's own words, once you peel back the layers you'll find another choice. Picture: Simone De Peak

Scott Morrison is promising to stay out of our lives if he's re-elected on Saturday.

Before the shoulder charge, Scott Morrison made a confession

Tom Cruise's Top Gun sequel Top Gun: Maverick will be shown at the Cannes film festival.

Cruise swoops into Cannes film festival

Labor is set to release its election promise costings and how they will be funded.

Labor to reveal policy cost before sprint

Max Verstappen (L) and Charles Leclerc (R) are locked in a fascinating race for the F1 title.

Max power threatens Leclerc lead in Spain

Megan Rapinoe has won her fight for US women soccer internationals to get the same money as the men.

Women's equal pay landmark in US soccer

OPPOSITION: Mitta North farmer Judy Cardwell and Kiewa Valley farmer Belinda Pearce organised a rally in Melbourne protesting the camping rules last year. Photo by Mark Jesser.

Public land where cows graze has been opened up for camping causing conflict between farmers who manage the land and fishers who want access to the river.

Camping battle heats up as farmers and fishers clash

Jordan Spieth smiles on the driving range at the PGA Championship before his marquee three-ball.

Spieth grand slam bid eclipsed by partners

United States coronavirus cases have jumped by 33 per cent to 605,000 in the last week.

US virus cases up, China travel curbs ease

Quinton de Kock has smashed the highest score of the IPL season, with his 140no for Lucknow.

De Kock, Rahul in IPL record opening stand

Thanasi Kokkinakis has earned an excellent comeback win at the Geneva Open.

Kokkinakis battles on with Geneva win

A DA reader writes in support of the Coalition's super housing scheme proposal.

Letters: Super scheme could unlock wealth for many Australians

A hydrogen energy pilot plant in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The hydrogen produced will be trucked to Hastings Port for shipping to Japan. Picture: Shutterstock

The government-backed project produces hydrogen from brown-coal gasification.

Hydrogen project to increase emissions, FOI documents reveal

REJECTED: Eunony Valley resident John Gray said he was "very pleased" the planning panel listened to his community's concerns regarding the proposed North Ridge Materials Facility. Picture: Monty Jacka

The long-running saga surrounding the proposal has come to an end.

'Relieved': Controversial plans for Wagga landfill dumped by panel

It's difficult to find anyone on the east coast who wasn't affected in some way by the Black Summer bushfires. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Here we are, days out from a federal election, and everyone is focused on policies and our future. But the most important issue of all has barely featured.

What is it going to take for us to have an honest conversation about climate?

Riverina candidate Michael Organ, who served as a Greens Member of Parliament from 2002-2004 after winning the Cunningham by-election, says he's more than the perception of being 'just a tree hugger'. Picture: Les Smith 

"Australians need care, they need help on so many different fronts," says Michael Organ.

Greens candidate pushes for climate change and cost of living action

INFLUENTIAL: Cooper Mattingly booted two goals in Kildare's win over Mater Dei on Wednesday. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga HIgh produced the biggest upset in recent Carroll Cup history to deny TRAC a final berth on Wednesday night.

Wagga High shocks TRAC in boilover to send Mater Dei to Carroll Cup final | Photos

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ASSURANCES: Only three of the candidates in the Riverina federal election have not promised to fight for a solution to Wagga City Council's long-running airport issues.

Wagga mayor Dallas Tout had called on each of the candidates to promise they would help fix the long-running airport issue.

Candidates make Wagga Airport assurances, but no new funding promises

Licensee Ben Stratton will be hosting live gigs this weekend before the Red Steer changes hands next week. Picture: Madeline Begley

The current management will farewell the pub with live gigs, before handing over the keys.