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Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

Australia's first female prime minister has been out campaigning with Anthony Albanese as the race tightens a day out from polling day.

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Prime Minister has walked around national security comments over revelations the government voted down aid funding to curb Chinese influence in the Pacific.

PM denies leak on Pacific aid cut

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

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

Will Morrison soar like an eagle once again?

The wickedly funny world that Dahl created seems much of the time at arm's length.

To Olivia: A surface-only look at Roald Dahl's grief

As leader, Anthony Albanese has had leeway his predecessor Bill Shorten wouldn't have had. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison is perfectly correct in arguing that if you change the government, you change the country. People must decide that they want that, from the evidence they have been presented.

There is plenty of room for scapegoats if Labor loses tomorrow

Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at a press conference at the Michael Clarke Recreation Centre on Day 39 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Local MPs 'best people' to determine grants merits, the Prime Minister says.

'Looking at bits of paper': PM slams APS advice on grants

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

There are 133,158 active cases across the state.

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations drop as 10 lives are lost

Bridget Archer says she doesnt have a view on Scott Morrison remaining leader after the election, whatever happens. Picture: Finn McHugh

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.

As it happened: 'At the moment, Scott Morrison is taking us to this election...': Lib MP

Telephone voting for Australians who contracted COVID will be expanded.

Phone voting expanded to allow more people with COVID to vote

BEST: Lindsay Bourke's honey has been titles the best in the world. Picture: File

Today is World Bee Day, a chance to celebrate the importance of our 'most important insects'.

World Bee Day honours our tiny pollinators

Today, we score the Coalition and Labor on their commitments to the top 10 issues according to our readers. Pictures: AAP

Before the election campaign, ACM readers told us the issues most likely to decide their vote. Today, we score the Coalition and Labor on their promises.

Federal election scorecard: What the Coalition and Labor have promised

Whether he's crash-tackling under-eight soccer players or disappointing women voters, you can't deny Scott Morrison has form. Picture: James Croucher

How is it possible that Allegra Spender is not the local Liberal candidate for Wentworth?

It's time women started signing up for the Liberal Party

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: Cosmos science reporter Ellen Phiddian. Picture: supplied

Making formic acid with a ferric mineral.

Will soil carbon fix the climate crisis?

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Scott Morrison confirmed a Coalition government would not seek to overturn the ban if re-elected, saying it was "not our policy".

PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass

Labor's shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two days out from polling day, Labor has released its costings, insisting its commitments are "modest" and "responsible".

Labor election costings to add $7.4b over four years

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All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

CARE: MLHD hopes National Palliative Care Week will help educate the community on their rights to access high quality palliative care

Murrumbidgee Local Health District wants to educate community on palliative care

High quality palliative care is your right

BEST IN THE LAND: The Aisling Distillery director Michelle Burns with a bottle of their award winning Riverina Rum which won Best Rum Trophy at the Tasting Australian Spirit Awards. PHOTO: Declan Rurenga

Aisling Distillery knocks Queensland off its perch with the gold medal winning Riverina Rum.

Riverina Rum named nation's best

CAMPAIGN: Independent MP Alex Greenwich's Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill passed through both houses on May 19, finally introducing end-of-life options for NSW residents. PHOTO: File

A long-awaited bill allowing voluntary assisted dying has passed, letting campaigners finally take a rest

Celebration as voluntary assisted dying bill passes

Catholic schools across NSW will engage in a stop-work on May 27, calling for better pay and hour

Catholic schools to strike on May 27

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STRONG START: The DPC Roosters and Leeton Greens will face off this weekend to determine who will finish round six with a perfect record. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Roosters and Greens will face off to see who stays unbeaten

Leeton and DPC Roosters face off to see who stays unbeaten

Prime Minister Scott Morrison tackles Luca Fauvette on a soccer field in Devonport on Wednesday.

Memorable Australian political sport fails

TOUGH TEST: Harley Hey looks to break the line during the Hay Magpies win over TLU Sharks two weeks ago. PHOTO: Daisy Huntly

There will be crucial battles on Sunday as sides look to find consistency

Battle lines drawn for third as Panthers take on Magpies

REFLECTION: The AFL must ask itself, is there another reason why fans aren't flocking to the footy. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

The AFL must ask itself, is there another reason why fans aren't flocking to the footy.

Why is the footy not attracting massive crowds this season?

CHARGE: The Griffith Blacks will look to make a positive start after their bye when they take on Wagga City in the top of the table clash at Exies Oval. PHOTO: Liam Warren

It will be a full card of rugby action at Exies Oval on Saturday

Blacks await toughest test of the season against Wagga City

ADVANCING: Yoogali SC's Isaac Donadel looks to get his side moving in the right direction during their defeat against Brindabella Blues. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Queanbeyan City side will head to Griffith undefeated

Yoogali SC going as underdogs for clash with Queanbeyan City

BACK AT HOME: For the first time since round one, Hanwood will take to the field at Hanwood Oval when they play host to Young on Sunday. PHOTO: Liam Warren

After a month away, Hanwood will return home this weekend

Hanwood looking to convert away form as they return home

Hanwood have moved to five games unbeaten with a convincing victory.

Hanwood picked up their most convincing win of the season so far.

Hanwood ladies flex their muscle with fifth win to start season

Jenna Richards helped the Swans keep their strong start to the season alive.

The Swans are alone in second on the A grader ladder after their fourth straight win

Swans A graders extend their winning streak to four games

FIRING UP: Steven Richards is preparing to make the trip to the Northern Territory to compete in The Finke Desert Race over the June long weekend. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Graham will be one of three Griffith drivers competing in the cars division

Graham looking to continue form in Northern Territory

CLOCKING KILOMETRES: Simon Fattore hands on the Golden Jogger Shield to Anthony Salmon. PHOTO: Contributed

Meanwhile Anthony Salmon took home the Golden Jogger Shield

Surprise from handicapper welcomed by joggers

VICTORS: Thy Ly, Kath Gullifer, Ivy Heath, Penny Hudson & Robyn Kefford put their best round in for the Griffith City Women's Open last week. PHOTO: Contributed

Ladies golfers from around the area competed in the Women's open last week

Strong performers at the Griffith City Women's Open

SUBLIME: Saint Jade Gresham was a crucial element against Geelong on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Gresham a key Saints playmaker

OFF AND AWAY: Leeton's Jess Morton gets clear of the Waratahs defenders and starts a run that will result in a try. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Leeton and Hay remain the only perfect teams in the competition

Two records remain flawless after five rounds

David Doig combined with Robert Curtis to take the win in challenging conditions on Saturday

Showers and a strong breeze were on the menu for golfers on Saturday

Weather poses challenges for Saturday golfers

Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina in a practice session at the Australian Open.

Svitolina and Monfils expecting baby girl

DPC's Thomas Bowditch continued his strong start to the season.

The Roosters will now turn their attention to the top of the table clash with Leeton

Roosters maintain winning streak with fifth straight victory

CHARGE: Leeton's George Broome on the way to a second half try that help his side secure victory over the Waratahs. PHOTO: Liam Warren

It sets up the showdown between two undefeated sides next weekend

Greens' perfect record remains unblemished

GOALS FLY: James Stockwell, pictured playing against Yoogali FC in preseason, scored Hanwood's fifth first half goal as they ended their road stint in emphatic fashion.

The streak extends to five after a commanding victory on Sunday

Hanwood end road stint in emphatic fashion

MISSED CHANCES: Yoogali SC's Joey Preece had a couple of decent shots but they weren't clinical enough to beat the Brindabella keeper. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Despite having the early assencancy the loss of Andrew Vitucci turned the game on its head

Errors prove costly once more for Yoogali SC

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and wife Jenny get their headscarves at Perth Sikh Gurdwara. Picture: AAP

The Prime Minister has spent his final full day of campaigning trying to bolster the Liberals' vote in the west.

Morrison urges voters not to 'risk' a Labor government

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