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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

INSIDE THE BARREL: 'Pork-barrelling' refers to the process of essentially buying votes in key seats.

There has been a lot of talk of 'pork-barrelling' this election season, especially in the context of anti-corruption. So what is pork-barrelling, and how do politicians do it?

Pork-barrelling and a federal ICAC: Who's promised what?

"My opponents think it's still OK to make fun of someone's name in their advertising," Anthony Albanese told Italian-Australians at Club Marconi in Western Sydney. Picture: AAP

Anthony Albanese has chosen a friendly setting to launch an incendiary accusation.

What's in a name? Albanese's accusation made in risky setting

Filling out the almost comically large Senate ballot paper can be a daunting task. Photo: Adam McLean

Whether you just need a quick refresher or you haven't voted before, we have you covered.

Your questions on voting for the Senate answered

Jenny Morrison, right, with the Coalition's candidate in Blair, Sam Biggins. Picture: AAP

Economy looms large for Labor and the Coalition as wages lag - but low-priced Australian wine might help

A spouse steps in as the polls tighten

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP


Australian wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Wages hit sparks new debate on cost of living election

AJ, bottom right, and his family with SES volunteer Bluey.

"[AJ] said his first word a few weeks ago and it was blue," AJ's mum Kelly said.

Watch AJ reunite with SES rescuer 'Bluey' who found him after disappearance

Anthony Albanese made his final National Press Club pitch ahead of the May 21 election with a focus on integrity and repairing the budget. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Anthony Albanese says grants decisions would become arms-length under his government.

Labor to cut $750m from pork and rort programs

PICKING THE WINNER: Australia currently has four bellwether seats with Robertson, NSW having been the longest held bellwether.

How do these four seats keep consistently predicting which party will form government?

Key seats in the 2022 Federal Election: Australia's four bellwethers

Flu, illness, sick, tissues, tissue box.jpg

Cold and flu-like symptoms are the highest they've been since COVID restrictions began in 2020.

Flu the roof: respiratory illness rise 'near vertical'

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The polls show the race is tightening with only three days until the federal election.

As it happened: Gallagher says her 'vote will be less than what it was' due to Pocock

Hospitalisation numbers are down on yesterday.

NSW records more than 12,000 COVID cases, 14 deaths

VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.

What is a donkey vote? Does it differ from an informal vote? How do your preferences work?

Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon. 

Star of the stage and screen, Queenie van de Zandt, celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Blue', one of Joni Mitchell's most praised albums.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

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

Don't you hate it when former PMs call at dinner?

Social media has helped countless conspiracies flourish. Picture: Shutterstock

Social media adds a new layer to fighting misinformation.

Don't believe all you read this election

Pre-poll voting centre. Photo: Adam McLean

Female voters have been found to be three times more likely than male voters to be undecided.

Key group of wavering voters could decide the election: ANU poll

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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Country Liberal Party's candidate for Solomon Tina MacFarlane. Picture: AAP

The two men vying for the prime ministership have weighed in on housing and health.

Leaders pivot election pitch to housing and health

Anthony Albanese attempted to dodge questions in Perth regarding the Labor's costings.

War of words erupts as Albanese dodges questions over policy costings

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Madeleine King has reassured energy bosses that federal Labor backs the gas industry.

Labor backs gas as part future energy mix

FRUITFUL: Paul Field combined his talents with Golden Guitar-winner Shane Nicholson and brother and Wiggles songwriter John Field in new children's musical project Peachy Keen.

Ex-Wiggles manager keen for more success in kids music

Thousands of NSW teachers staged a 24-hour strike in Sydney in early May.

NSW, ACT Catholic school staff to strike

Labor is set to release its election promise costings and how they will be funded.

Labor to reveal policy cost before sprint

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is embarking on a 48-hour charm offensive in marginal seats.

Albanese launches last-minute seat blitz

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SAFE HOME: Women's Housing Limited chief executive officer Judy Line and Victorian Housing Minister Richard Wynne at 60 Hopetoun Road Warrnambool where eight townhouses will be built. Picture: Chris Doheny 

The announcement is part of the state government's Big Housing Build.

New housing to provide safety for city's most vulnerable women

CRACKDOWN: Alleged umpire abuse was put under the microscope of an AFL Western District independent tribunal on Wednesday. Picture: Chris Doheny

Report stems from incident during round one of season

Club fined after umpire abuse issue goes under microscope of AFL Western District tribunal

Tough call: Footy netball club forfeits all games as virus strikes

NO PLAY: Woorndoo Mortlake has forfeited all games against Tatyoon this weekend due to a number of COVID-19 cases at the club. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Club president says there was no other choice but to cancel games

Tough call: Footy netball club forfeits all games as COVID-19 strikes

Health pitch: The candidates for Wannon all agreed something needed to be done about the healthcare system, but they had different ideas about how much should be done and where funding was required.

The candidates agreed healthcare needed urgent reform, but their solutions were incredibly varied

Solving the healthcare crisis: Candidates weigh in

Prepared: Brauer College principal Jane Boyle says the college has called in extra teachers in response to COVID-19 -related staff shortages due to illness. It's the highest number of absences the college has experienced this year. Picture: Anthony Brady

Staff and student absences at an all-time high as schools consider return to remote learning.

Schools report record COVID-19 staff and student absences

Chronic issue: The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has made it clear the health of the Curdies River will take many years to repair. Photo: Save the Curdies.

Public meeting told authorities need to do better.

Curdies River fury: Authorities concede they need to do better

Two council's face an unexpected cost of winding up the old library corporation.

Extra $160,000 library bill upsets councillor

Big: Bumper crowds on course contributed to record wagering on Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival. Picture: Morgan Hancock

May Racing Carnival sets $67m betting record

Top Warrnambool opera competition canned just days before the event was to be held.

Top Warrnambool opera show cancelled

CAMPAIGNING: Julian Assange's father John Shipton and Australia Network South-West Victoria Regional Group member Julie Hart, organiser of Warrnambool's Ithaka screening at Warrnambool's Capitol Cinema. Picture: Chris Doheny

Julian Assange's father attends fundraiser in Warrnambool on eve of extradition hearing.

'All we're asking is to bring Julian home'

FINAL WEEK: Pub test panellists Charmaine Clarke, Colleen Hughson, David de Carteret, Michael Killen and Rod Carter offer their final thoughts ahead of election day. Pictures: Chris Doheny and Morgan Hancock

Our panellists discussed the main issues deciding their vote on Saturday.

Pub Test: Final thoughts before the big day

Warrnambool's RSL has received $12,000 in state government funding.

Funding boost for veteran services

Kathryn Ross teamed with Dutchman Corne de Koning in the mixed double scull at the Italian-based international.

Paralympian Kathryn Ross hopes rowing may one day make a return to the Commonwealth Games.

Paralympian calls for return of rowing to Commonwealth Games

OPERA: Jamie Moffat and Helen Koehne on stage. Picture: GBD Productions

Top opera singers to perform in Warrnambool on Saturday.

A night (afternoon) at the opera with a twist of comedy

Passengers face 'significant delays' as V/Line suspends all services

Warrnambool train line passengers facing 'significant delays'.

Train services resume but delays still expected

TOP EFFORT: Jess Bouchier shot 20 goals in her debut senior game on Saturday and was named in the club's best. Picture: Chris Doheny

You couldn't ask for a much better debut into seniors.

Dream debut for young Cobden goal shooter

SECOND CHANCE: Kathryn Mitchell will have a chance to gain selection to the Commonwealth Games next month.

Casterton export Kathryn Mitchell will have to earn her ticket to Birmingham the hard way after missing selection in Australia's initial athletics squad.

Mitchell misses out on early selection

MILESTONE: Cobden's Paul Pekin keeps his eye on the ball as South Warrnambool's Ollie Bridgewater attempts to spoil. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Paul Pekin admits his 100th senior match for Cobden was a long time coming.

Cobden midfielder to mark milesone at home

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Luke Featherby has been training ahead of Saturday's strongman competition in Koroit. Picture: Morgan Hancock 

If the idea of lifting a full keg of beer makes you cringe, spare a thought for the competitors in this weekend's strongman and strongwoman challenge.

Competitors ready for keg day challenge at inaugural Koroit competition

ELECTION GAMBLE: Wannon independent candidate has chipped in $45,000 of his own money into the campaign in the hope of gaining 15 per cent of the primary vote. Picture: Morgan Hancock

The candidate has poured $45,000 of his own money into the election.