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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

GAME TIME: Shelby O'Sullivan (inset) and Taylah McInerney (main) have earned their chances in Koroit's open netball side. Picture: (main) Chris Doheny 

It was a special moment for one Koroit family on Saturday.

Netballer makes senior debut at just 13

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

SURROUNDED: Koroit's Frazer Robb tries to evade two Camperdown players on Saturday. Picture: Chris Doheny 

Beware: More attacking arsenal on way to Hampden league powerhouse club.

Attack functions as well-oiled machine - and there's more goal-kicking options on the way

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

David Pocock celebrates at his election party with parents Andy and Jane and supporters. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Without Senator Seselja in the Parliament, there would be no Coalition representation at all for the territory.

Pocock on verge of historic upset in ACT Senate shake-up

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

It's the most important vote you'll cast this weekend.

Should 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

The funniest campaign bloopers, blunders and the moments that made us smile.

Gaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison's unrelenting election focus on outer suburban seats could remake the Liberals.

Morrison bets Coalition's future on suburban gambit

Nowra tradie Jimmy Heffernan decided to mark the QR codes that have become the norm on his leg for life - and it actually works. Images: supplied.

Tradie gets QR code inked onto his leg

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

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Liberal MP Tim Wilson has conceded he's lost his Victorian seat of Goldstein to Zoe Daniel.

Tim Wilson concedes defeat in Goldstein

Greenpeace says pressure is on the new government with climate now front and centre for millions.

Climate pressure follows Greens-teal swing

OFF THE TABLE: Incumbent Member for Wannon Dan Tehan promised $6 million for the Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club in the lead up to the election. Picture: Chris Doheny.

Incumbent Wannon candidate Dan Tehan has said it's too early to speculate about leadership.

'It's too early to consider leadership' says Dan Tehan

Senator Simon Birmingham says the Liberals need to address climate change and preselect more women.

Climate, women key to future: Birmingham

REWARD: Nirranda's Josh Folkes kicked five goals. Picture: Anthony Brady

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CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC: Incumbent Dan Tehan will wait until all votes are counted before declaring victory. Picture: Chris Doheny

Incumbent member for Wannon Dan Tehan looks set to retain his seat.

Tehan remains 'cautiously optimistic' about retaining seat

Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP

The Labor leader says collaboration is a show of strength not weakness, as he faces dealing with a Parliament with many more independents than any previous prime minister.

It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami

PUMPED: Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde claimed his third Australian Steeplechase win on Sunday. Picture: Chris Doheny

More jumps races on cards for Britannicus later in season

Britannicus lands Wilde jumping win

Staff at south-west aged care facilities rewarded for their work throughout the pandemic.

South-west aged care workers rewarded for hard work throughout pandemic

WAITING: Kyeema Support Services CEO Julie Amor in the Lalor Street office's craft room where items are being stored until the building is repaired.

Insurance claims made following damaging storms in Portland in January still unfulfilled.

Portland organisations waiting on insurance claims four months after weather event

Holding back: Liberal incumbent Dan Tehan has refrained from declaring victory in Wannon on Saturday night as challenger Alex Dyson declines to concede. Photo: Chris Doheny.

While incumbent Dan Tehan is ahead, he hasn't claimed victory and Alex Dyson hasn't conceded

Wannon votes: Tehan refrains from claiming win

KEY: Warrnambool Mermaids' Matilda Sewell led the Mermaids on Saturday night with a double-double. Picture: Chris Doheny

Seahawks extends winning streak out to four

Mermaids readjust against competition's best

NEXT STEPS: Ciaron Maher is looking at races in Queensland over the winter months for lightly-raced Le Don De Vie. Picture: Morgan Hancock

McKell Cup, Queensland could be among next steps for lightly raced galloper

Maher defies the odds with former Warrnambool Cup winner

DETERMINED: Warrnambool's Liz Aitken competes in the arm over arm car pull on Saturday. Picture: Chris Doheny

A last-minute decision to enter the inaugural Never Miss Keg Day Challenge paid off for Warrnambool's Liz Aitken.

Keg challenge thirsty work for competitors

STAR TURN: Allansford's Robert Hare kicked seven goals for the home side on Saturday. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Russells Creek ramp up efforts ahead of a top-four clash

Cats start to play as one, Creekers stay the course

TOP PERFORMER: Panmure's Jacob Moloney was among his side's best on Saturday. Picture: Anthony Brady

Bulldogs' goal kicking almost faultless, Warriors never rolled over

Bulldogs pounce early, aim to sustain pressure

Winding down: By late afternoon the line had dwindled at St Joseph's Primary in Warrnambool, but volunteers say it was bustling earlier in the day. Photo: Ben Silvester.

Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said he had toured the electorate one last time on Saturday

Weather turns it on as Wannon votes

FUTURE IS BRIGHT: Sarah Moloney controlled Merrivale's midcourt on Saturday. Picture: Meg Saultry

Allansford lean into different rotations to get job done

Netball wrap: Tigers near full-strength, Cats' third quarter charge seals win

NEXT STEP: Tyleah Barr is one of Portland's emerging netball players. Picture: Justine McCullagh-Beasy 

Portland evened its win-loss ledger to 3-3 on Saturday.

Leadership helps Tigers' cause

MID-COURT MINUTES:Port Fairy centre Tessa Allen looks for a passing option against Portland. Picture: Justine McCullagh-Beasy 

All the results from across the competition.

Hampden league round six scoreboard

GOAL-KICKER: Ex-AFL ruckman Nathan Vardy was influential in attack for North Warrnambool Eagles against Terang Mortlake. Picture: Chris Doheny 

Eagles 'did little things right' against Bloods

TOP EFFORT: Nirranda's Josh Folkes finished with five goals against Timboon Demons. Picture: Anthony Brady.

All the results, best and goals for round seven of district league

Warrnambool and District league round seven results wrap up

Popular: The block of six units in central Warrnambool sold for well above expectations in what agent Danny Harris says is a sign the local real estate market remains strong.

Agent Danny Harris said the result was a sign the market was still strong

Units in central Warrnambool sell for more than $1 million

Kellie White and Emily Smith were honoured with a street parade in their home town of Crookwell on Friday after winning a gold medal with the Hockeyroos at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.  Photo: Crookwell Gazette

Crookwell turned out in force to welcome home-grown Hockeyroos Emily Smith and Kellie White on Friday.