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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?

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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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Simone De Peak.

The Prime Minister has attempted to spruik his housing policy, while sledging Labor over election costings.

PM spruiks super for housing and more powers for health in pandemic

Nowra solicitor Robert Foster leaving Nowra Local Court on Tuesday. Picture: Grace Crivellaro. Inset: file image.

Suspended Kiama MP Gareth Ward did not to front court in person for the first mention of his historic sexual abuse offences.

Kiama MP Gareth Ward absent in court as historic sexual abuse case begins

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

NSW records 16 COVID-19 deaths

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.

Live blog: press chase Anthony Albanese after failing to get answers

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.

'They're paid well': Coalition to cut $2.7bn in spending to public sector

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

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe


Surfers keep returning to Don Hearn's Cabins for more than just a break

Waves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

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

HURDLE: Rotarian and paraglider Ken Hutt was 150 metres away from Camp Three at Mount Everest, but was forced to turn back after contracting a chest infection. Picture: Joe Carter.

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After nearing the top of Mount Everest, Ken Hutt has been forced to put his goal of leaping off the summit on hold.

Ken's giant leap from Everest put on hold as he recovers from illness

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

Early start: Party candidates and volunteers handing out how to votes in Wollongong on the first day of pre-poll voting. Picture: Robert Peet

There won't be many queues at polling places on election day this Saturday if the early pre-polling figures are any indication.

Forget election day - thousands of Illawarra residents have already voted

A trip to the outback provided a chance to tell an important story and learn more about the art of drone photography.

Stunning drone footage captures the beauty of outback NSW

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?

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Sydney outbreak spreads to 34 people, more pubs and shopping centres exposed

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

The WTA remains locked in a standoff with China over issues involving tour player Peng Shuai.

China still on outer in latest WTA roster

Jacinda Ardern's government released its emissions reduction plan on Monday.

New Zealand set for climate election fight

Amber Heard says filing for divorce was hard "was hard because I loved Johnny so much".

Heard: I wouldn't have survived Depp abuse

Min Woo Lee is one of eight Australian's chasing major glory at this week's US PGA Championship.

Minjee's win spurs on Min Woo Lee at PGA

Regional phone concern as 3G phased out to 4G

No drop outs: Telstra's 3G changeover vow

Ryan Gosling will star in The Fall Guy, one of several big-budget films being made in Australia.

More big budget film, TV for Australia

Teammates say Sydney Roosters rookie Joseph Suaalii can become one of the best players in the NRL.

Roosters' NRL teen Suaalii 'a freak': Manu

"We are at war and that's not an exaggeration," President Rodrigo Chaves said about cyberattacks.

Ransomware gang threatens Costa Rica govt

The Australian Stock Exchange is cracking down on companies faking green credentials.

ASX joins crackdown on 'greenwashing'

Australia's Mitch Marsh struck 63 off 48 balls to help the Delhi Capitals to a crucial IPL victory.

Marsh keeps Delhi in race for IPL playoffs

Pediatricians recorded a rise in teenagers admitted to hospital for self-harming during lockdowns.

Kids' mental health suffered in lockdowns

There is a near perfect storm in hospitals building for a major catastrophe. Photo: File

Welcome to Blacktown Hospital Emergency on Friday, May 13.

Emergency departments in need of critical care

WALK FOR A CAUSE: Bring awareness to animal cruelty by taking part in this years Millon Paws Walk. Picture: RSPCA. 

Local RSPCA Million Paws Walk to fight animal cruelty

Walk this weekend to fight animal cruelty

Ron O'Malley's affection for and connection with a well-known local boat remains strong.

Captain Ron enjoys a day out on the Natoma

Premier Peter Malinauskas wants to lift SA's Emergency Management Declaration by June 30.

Libs seek to cut SA COVID-19 penalties

An expected increase in skin cancer globally is a 'red flag' for Australia, a specialist says.

Australia headed for melanoma 'tsunami'

Chair Ita Buttrose says change is needed to ensure public trust in the ABC's response to complaints.

ABC to appoint complaints ombudsman

Emergency Department nurse Matthew White was proud to be the first person to receive the vaccine at Shoalhaven Hospital in May 2021. File image.


Shoalhaven Hospital's vaccination centre is set to close at the end of next month as demand for the jab has decreased.

Shoalhaven hospital's vaccination clinic to close as demand for jab drops

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The boy was flown to Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick. Picture: Robert Peet

The woman became distracted by her grandchildren in the back seat and turned around to talk to them.

Nowra woman admits causing Princes Hwy crash that left grandson a paraplegic

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THE Milton Post Office's doors will soon close for the final time bringing an end to a longstanding tradition.

End of an era looms for popular Milton building

The sale of 2/5-7 Golf Avenue, Mollymook on the NSW South Coast resulted in a $880,000 gain, six years later. Picture: Ray White Surfside Properties - Ulladulla

Property sellers on the NSW South Coast enjoyed huge gains in the last quarter of 2021 but one agent warned the high number of investors cashing in their properties was exacerbating the regional rental crisis.

South Coast home owners making major profit on property sales: report

STUCK: Teja and Thomas Roberts have not been able to find a house suitable to his wheelchair mobility in the 10 years they have been living in the Eurobodalla.
Photograph: Supplied

Finding accommodation in the Eurobodalla is difficult enough, but for those with a disability with special housing requirements, the challenge is almost impossible.

Not everyone can live in every house

TEST: Chris Stilling, who is competing in rounds of the NSW State Championship and Australian Rally Championship, was set to use the Shoalhaven and Kiama District Auto Clubs Rockstar Automotive Rallysprint to test his Mitsubishi Evo in preparation for the June Bega Rally. Image: Supplied


The South Coast's wet weather has claimed another event, a rallysprint event scheduled for May 21.

South Coast rallysprint event cancelled

Guilty as charged: Wayne West, as he appeared in 2012 as a new recruit to NSW Police. Picture: NSW Police Facebook

The magistrate said the seriousness of the offending required a custodial sentence.

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