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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?

Rosedale resident Jack Egan and the remains of his house after the Black Summer Bushfires. Picture: supplied.

Climate concerns are becoming a higher priority for locals this election, spurred on by the devastating impacts of bushfires and floods

Climate moves up on Gilmore voters' agenda, in the wake of fires and floods

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Postal voting deadline looms

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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

Kyle Chalmers expects to pay a high physical price for his pursuit of excellence in the pool.

Chalmers fears for post-swimming future

Josh Frydenberg and Simon Birmingham have released the coalition's election policy costings.

Coalition targets public service cuts

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

One in five worked with COVID symptoms

The public service will make "sensible decisions" about where to cut department costs, the PM says.

Budget savings won't impact services: PM

Chris Dawson's former sister-in-law has choked back tears testifying at his Sydney murder trial.

Wife 'cowered' by Dawson, trial told

SUPREME VICTORY: Keele Browne (Pictured) making a break in last years Under 19s Country side. Picture: NRL Photos.

Rising star Keele Brown reflects on NSW Country's "Underdog" victory over City

The use of e-cigarettes, known as vaping, is becoming a huge problem for the education sector.

Schools crack down as vaping becomes common among students

Eric Hipwood made a successful return from injury despite not kicking a goal against Adelaide.

Hipwood can't wait for Lions' talls to gel

Guy Sebastian said there were lots of emotions in his final meeting with his manager.

Guy Sebastian's manager split 'emotional'

The alcohol ban in NT communities set during the Howard government's Intervention is due to expire.

Booze ban to end for NT remote communities

An inquiry into abuse and neglect is probing the Australian Foundation for Disability.

Service growth a risk to disabled clients

Federation University immunologist Professor Stuart Berzins. 

Researchers still know little about the prevalence of long COVID and what triggers it.

'Long COVID seems to hang around': why you could have symptoms for 12 months

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

Reza Berati's parents are also seeking compensation over their son's death.

Manus Island guard settles compo court bid

Susan Alberti is frustrated about the delay in confirming details of the upcoming AFLW season.

Alberti bemoans delay in AFLW start date

Florin Berenguer has proven his fitness ahead of Melbourne City's ALM showdown with Adelaide United.

City's Florin Berenguer back for ALM semi

Ritesh Jain (left) and Neena Mitter say the chemical-free spray only targets silverleaf whitefly.

Enviro-friendly spray targets crop killer

THE Stroke Foundation is lucky to have a world record holder to promote Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check campaign, which coincides with World Hypertension Day today [Wednesday May 17.

World record holder continues to support stroke awareness

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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

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

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

VETERAN PRESENCE: Maddinson celebrates a double century for Victoria. Picture: Cricket Victoria. 

Nowra's Nic Maddinson again selected to Victorian Cricket Team

Nowra's Nic Maddinson awarded Victorian Cricket contract

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.