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Jon Tuxworth

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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

Emily Wind

POLLING BOOTH: Volunteers Robert Vennell, Ray Goodlass, Gary Burgess and Bill Zanoni at the Trail Street early voting centre. Picture: Emily Wind

Since last Monday more than 12,000 votes have been cast at Wagga polling centres.

Pre-poll centres busy as early voting proves popular across Wagga

Kim Chappell

Hospitalisation numbers are down on yesterday.

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

Rex Martinich

NO WORRIES: Steve Karaitiana, the Riverina candidate for the Shooters Party, says he is not a dual citizen of New Zealand and not at risk of being ruled ineligible for election under section 44 of the Constitution.

In 2017, several MPs and senators were forced to resign over citizenship in other countries.

Shooters candidate denies he could be ineligible for election due to New Zealand ties

Monty Jacka

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

Harley Dennett

Labor has described a steep rise in newsprint costs as "a terminal threat to local newspapers already on a knife-edge".

RIGHT TO KNOW: Fears that local news deserts across Australia will grow as print costs rise on July 1

'Crisis response' call to save local news

Davey's late heroics propel North W...

Davey's late heroics propel North Wagga to Southern Women's decider

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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

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

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

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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

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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Rocker Eric Clapton tested positive to COVID-19 after a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Clapton tests positive for coronavirus

Italy's Alberto Dainese celebrates after winning his maiden grand tour stage at the Giro d'Italia.

Giro win for Dainese, Ewan edged out again

Climate change is taking a toll on our rainforests killing trees at a faster rate since the 1980s.

Australian rainforests dying faster

Labor MP Greg Donnelly has proposed more than 30 amendments to the NSW assisted dying bill.

NSW upper house VAD debate continues

Matthew Macfadyen, left and Colin Firth in Operation Mincemeat. Picture: Transmission

Director John Madden's film delves into the urban myths surrounding a risky wartime plan.

Building up a story behind a story

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: 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.

Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Mushfiqur Rahim has scored a century and reached a milestone of 5000 Test runs for Bangladesh.

Mushfiqur's Test milestone for Bangladesh

Motor racing officials will reduce the F1 season to 22 races with the Russian GP not replaced.

Formula One officials reduce 2022 season

Flyhalf Dan Biggar has retained the Welsh captaincy for the three-Test tour to South Africa.

Biggar named Wales captain for Boks series

The Adelaide Thunderbirds celebrate their 68-55 Super Netball win over the Firebirds on Wednesday.

Thunderbirds too powerful for Firebirds

Hiroshi Ibusuki came close to scoring for Adelaide Utd in their goalless draw with Melbourne City.

Reds, City in A-League Men semi stalemate

Asia has pledged its support for Gianni Infantino as he bids to win another term as FIFA president.

Asia backs Infantino FIFA re-election bid

Shayna Jack has won a spot on Australia's swim team for this year's world titles and Comm Games.

Shayna Jack wins Aussie swim team spot

Jo Harten got out of her sick bed to lead the Giants to a 69-60 Super Netball win over Collingwood.

Super Giants come from behind to beat Pies

A man will face Melbourne Magistrates Court charged with murder over a fatal house fire.

Man faces court over fatal Vic house fire

Retired AFL player Sam Fisher has been charged with trafficking illicit drugs.

Davey's late heroics propel North Wagga to Southern Women's decider

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