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COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

The cost of living has been a huge talking point over the past few months.

Inflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

KRYAL: Hundreds of local extras turned up to Leigh Creek in 2017 for a jousting scene in the Siege of Robin Hood, which will be released shortly.

The Siege of Robin Hood has been a six-year labour of love.

Action flick shot in an Aussie castle to screen in 50 countries

Libby Henderson (right) was prompted to design the BigPurplePhone with her husband James after she was separated from her mother Janette (left) during lockdown. Picture: Supplied 

When Libby and James Henderson set out to create a hassle-free smartphone for seniors, they had Australians who felt isolated by technology at the forefront of their minds.

Couple's smartphone for seniors is a 'rewarding' success

Anthony Albanese says the government won't backflip on its commitment to tax cuts for high-income earners. Picture: Keegan Carroll 

Anthony Albanese has confirmed Labor won't renege on its support for the so-called stage 3 tax cuts

Labor committed to tax cuts despite budget troubles

A 100 year old paddlewheeler from the Murray River in Victoria is on its to its new home in Longreach. 

"This is not a move that has ever been attempted before in Australia."

100 year old paddlewheeler sets off on trip from Victoria to Queensland

ON THE GRID: Cosmos magazine's Matilda Handsley-Davis explains what is 'the grid' and how does it get electricity from its supply to your home? 

Cosmos Magazine explains how 'the grid' works.

How does electricity get from its source to your home?

Gerard Depardieu plays the methodical, ever-observant centre of gravity in Maigret. Picture: Palace Cinemas

Gerard Depardieu brings the weight of the world to the lead role in filmmaker Patrice Leconte's take on the classic French detective

The real crime? That this could be the first and last time we see Depardieu play Maigret

Gerard Depardieu in a scene from 'Maigret'. Picture: Supplied

Maigret as famous a character in his fictional home country as Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is in ours.

A subtle take on a towering icon

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

Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

Protesters in Newcastle (left) and marching through Sydney (right) on Friday, May 27.

Some 18,000 teachers and support staff across 540 Catholic diocesan schools went on strike.

Catholic school teachers strike across NSW, ACT

Flu shot 2.jpg

The overall influenza cases are 12 per cent lower this year than in pre-covid years.

Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

LEADERS: Shoalhaven High Schools Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2022.

Shoalhaven High is kicking some big goals.

Shoalhaven High thanks community for support

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

Sharp sceptics of The Echidna, thank you

The teal independents could be key in helping drive reform with Anthony Albanese's Labor government. 

It would be fatal for the teals and the Greens to be seen as coopted by Labor, even as they work together to promote a return to integrity and accountability in government.

How Albanese govt can benefit from the teal wave of independents

Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

In various ways, the film makes subtle, effective connections with the original movie.

'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

TAKE OFF: Ken King demonstrates the capabilities of the Freespace operations Callisto 50 Unmanned Air System during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 at HMAS Creswell. Photo: Justin Brown

Jervis Bay hosts exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022.

Navy tests autonomous technologies

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

One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

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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 Melbourne Rebels have upset the Highlanders in a 31-30 Super Rugby Pacific thriller.

Rebels win but Force out of Super finals

NSW Waratahs hope to get Izaia Perese (c) back from injury for the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

NSW bank on Perese for Super Rugby finals

The Melbourne Vixens closed in on the Super Netball minor premiership after beating Sunshine Coast.

Vixens cement top spot in Super Netball

Anthony Quayle has been beaten in a playoff at the Mizuno Open.

Quayle loses playoff on Japan Golf Tour

New A-League Men champions Western United are hoping to extend coach John Aloisi's contract.

United keen to lock in 'ambitious' Aloisi

Josh Addo-Carr had a day to forget as the Bulldogs lost to St George-Illawarra on Sunday.

Dogs loss extends Addo-Carr's day of woe

Authorities in Nepal are searching a small plane that has gone missing with 22 people on board.

Nepalese plane missing with 22 on board

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher put a cap on election campaign spending as ACT chief minister.

Gallagher wants campaign spending capped

St Kilda have trounced North Melbourne by 53 points to continue the Kangaroos' poor AFL season.

Saints win, continue North's AFL misery

Jacob Weitering has suffered a shoulder injury and been subbed out of the clash with Collingwood.

Shoulder injury for Blues' star Weitering

Residents in WA and SA will be able to get free influenza jabs at pharmacies and GPs.

Free flu jabs for WA, SA residents in June

Gustavo Petro (R) and Federico Gutierrez are the frontunners in Colombia's presidential election.

Voters head to polls in Colombian election

St Kilda great Nicky Winmar played the didgeridoo before their Sir Doug Nicholls round game.

Winmar plays didgeridoo before AFL game

Eighty-eight COVID-related deaths have been reported across Australia over the weekend.

Virus deaths again on the rise across Aust

Australia's Jai Hindley is back in the pink jersey and a huge favourite to win the Giro d'Italia.

Aussie Hindley roars to verge of Giro win

Kamala Harris says it's time for people to stand up to the injustice of mass shootings.

Harris calls for assault weapons ban in US

Storms and gales are forecast for parts of WA's southeast while the Pilbara coast is on flood watch.

WA braces for wild storms, risk of floods

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READY TO GO: Falls Creek students Keira Forster, Marley Murkins and Harley Stanmore with their robot projects.

Students take on robotic challenge

Voters: Gilmore Liberal candidate Andrew Constance (right, with Whitlam candidate Mike Cains) polled strongly in South Coast booths affected by bushfires. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Some of the biggest swings to Liberal candidate Andrew Constance were in the South Coast areas hit by the Black Summer bushfires.

Voters in bushfire-affected areas swung to Constance in Gilmore vote

LEGENDARY: Well-known local bugler Peter Williams will again play The Last Post and Reveille at the Nowra Boer War service, on a bugle from the Boer War. Image: Nowra RSL Sub-Branch

Nowra's annual Boer War commemorative service is May 29.

Nowra RSL Sub-Branch to hold Boer War commemorative service

Peter Dutton with wife Kirilly Dutton. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Meanwhile one Sydney Harbour island is going through a makeover before being returned to traditional owners.

The Informer: Dutton key to bring Liberals back to 'sensible centre'?

If you are looking from unconditional love then look no further.

Animal Shelter is overflowing with dogs and cats in need of a home

STRONG MEMORIES: "Spike" Jones (left) and "Mak" Makila were part of the HMAS Albatross Skyhawks' 805 Squadron onboard HMAS Melbourne when it collided with US destroyer Frank E. Evans in the South China Sea in June 1969.

An estimated 200 personnel from HMAS Albatross were onboard HMAS Melbourne when it collided with the US destroyer, Frank E. Evans in the South China Sea in June 1969.

Locals involved in Frank E. Evans disaster welcome commemoration event

Resilient house designs to help you build better

Shoalhaven City Council's neighbourhood agenda is once again full of interesting snippets.

Council's neighbourhood agenda - from preserving history to making more bushfire resilient homes

Nurses fear they will continue to bear the brunt of violence and aggression at work until the NSW Government addresses severe staffing shortfalls inside Shoalhaven Hospital.

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