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RESULTS: Results are flowing in for the New England electorate, with a swing towards the well-established progressive parties. Photo: Gareth Gardner

More than 77,000 took to the polls to have their say in the electorate this year.

Results for New England shows swing towards progressives

Vanessa Arundale

SOLD: The Imperial Hotel in Inverell has sold to hotelier Jim Knox. picture: supplied.

"Investors will continue looking to sub-metro locations ."

Inverell pub sales bring New England total to $100 million

STRIKE FORCE: Six people have been arrested in Moree. Photo: QPS, Facebook

New arrests under Strike Force Jackal

Andrew Messenger

TIGHT LIPPED: Barnaby Joyce's leadership ambitions for the Nationals party are in doubt after he refused to commit to running for the position again. Photo: Peter Hardin

Mr Joyce had previously stated he planned to hold onto the role regardless of the election result.

Barnaby Joyce backs down, refuses to commit to Nationals leadership

Jacinta Dickins

GETTING IT DONE: Inverell's Gabby Realpe rode to vote in style, with Dash not minding a munch on the grass while he waited. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

"Only in 'Straya", one punter laughs as he passes a fully saddled horse munching on grass outside a voting centre in regional NSW.

'Only in Australia': Horse and rider steal the election spotlight

GETTING STRONGER: Laura Hughes with several of her supporters and volunteers, who helped the party secure its strongest result in 24 years. Photo: Gareth Gardner

The past two elections have been the party's best of the 21st century.

Labor swing has party set for highest New England vote since 1990s

BACK IN: Barnaby Joyce has won the seat of New England at the 2022 federal election. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

After six weeks of campaigning, people have finally had their say on who will win the seat of New England.

New England election results: Barnaby Joyce somberly declares victory

WAGGING TAILS: Throwing the Inverell Shire Council a bone, the biggest chunk of change - $1.1 million - has been given to build a brand new, state of the art dog pound facility. 

Five projects in the Inverell Shire now have money in the kitty thanks to the Federal Government, with the biggest being a $1.1 million bone thrown help build a brand new dog pound.

Pre-election cash splash goes to the dogs - for new Inverell pound

They were asked their views and policies on education, water security, business and jobs, housing, and climate change

New England electorate: where candidates stand on the key issues

Outside Memorial Hall in Tenterfield on Saturday.

Barnaby Joyce has cast his ballot in his fifth election to be MP for New England, but both independent candidates standing against him are confident of knocking off the deputy prime minister.

New England votes on election day | See the photos

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Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale. 

Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

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

Voters biting the hand that never fed them

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

SAD NEWS: Jackie Monk has paid tribute to her husband David Kiefel.

Wife pays tribute to much-loved husband David Kiefel after long battle.

61-year-old dies from Japanese encephalitis

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the answer to climate change. So what's the deal with it?

Will hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

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

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

Tony Schutz, Michael Jackson, Grahaeme Anderson and Darrin Towells enjoying the day.

After finishing with 42 points and in 16th position on Saturday Matt Flitcroft and Brett Woodward stormed home with 49 points on Sunday to take out the 2022 RSM Sapphire Cup with 91 points.

Locals outperform competition to keep Sapphire Cup at home

UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed. 

A man has been stabbed during an ugly brawl between two groups in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.

Mr Albanese and Senator Wong will head to Tokyo on Monday afternoon.

Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

WHAT A YEAR: Click through our gallery of the top moments of 2021. Photos: The Inverell Times.

We take a look back at the year that was to relive the fun, the triumph and the community spirit that stood against tragedy in Inverell during 2021.

Races, reunions, rivers: the photos that captured Inverell in 2021

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

Sarah and Toby Crichlow with Danelle and Riley Worgan.

The rain slightly pushed back race five, as the deluge hit and lightening filled the sky, however the show went on without any further delays.

Inverell races see crowds flock despite threatening storm clouds

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

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

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Ethical investors shaping nature risk tool

Former superannuation minister Jane Hume is one of the favourites to become the next Liberal deputy leader. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Members of the Liberals' decimated moderate faction are swinging in behind Melbourne-based senator Jane Hume to become the party's deputy leader.

Sussan Ley, Jane Hume loom as deputy options amid fight over Liberals' direction

Ellen Sandell wants the general sale of second generation rodent poisons banned in Victoria.

Vic store mice poison ban push set to fail

Improvement: North West primary boys touch side manager Kristin Willis said they grew through the carnival.

Wins were hard to come by but they stayed positive

North West managers praise never give up attitude of boys' and girls' touch sides

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

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Polls have opened in the North West for the 2022 federal election. Photo: Gareth Gardner 

Polls have opened in the North West for the 2022 federal election.

Voters go to polls in New England, Parkes electorates for federal election 2022

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

NO DEALS: Independent candidate Matthew Sharpham said he has not been financially backed by a group called The Australia Project.

Rumours had been swirling he was being financially backed by the group, but he has denied that.

Independent Matthew Sharpham clears air over financial backing rumours

COMMUNITY SPIRIT:  Winner Jenny Hayden second from left with the Armidale Town and Country Real Estate team, nominees Patricia Rego and David Allingham,  and nominee Warren Ford. Picture: supplied.

"Thank you to each and every volunteer for stepping up and making the region a better place."

Tingha meals on wheels volunteer recognised for 15 years of service

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

FINED: A father and daughter duo operating one of NSW's largest puppy breeding operations have been sentenced at Inverell Local Court for animal cruelty offences. Photo: Jacinta Dickins; Insets: NSW RSPCA

The pair pleaded guilty at Inverell Local Court and were convicted of eighteen offences relating to failings at the breeding establishment in Copeton, near Inverell.

Puppy breeders sentenced for 'heartbreaking' cruelty at Inverell

CYCLING FOR US: Royal Far West, Australian cycling great Mark Renshaw and a peloton of cyclists will ride into Inverell on Monday, May 23.

The event aims to raise funds and awareness of the growing and unmet need in regional Australia.

Call for locals to get out and support the riders supporting our kids

Natgen told the Times that the property proved so popular with investors, it was oversubscribed with interest occurring right across the country.

Inverell Central Plaza purchased thanks to country-wide interest

The Armidale SES crew helped out with the recent floods in Grafton

"Here's to all the volunteers across Australia who work all year round to protect us at our most vulnerable."

Wear orange and support our SES | video

NOT FOR ME: Barnaby Joyce has stuck true to his word about not supporting Facebook through advertising, but the Liberals and Labor have spent big. Photo: file

Mr Joyce maintains he would rather spend his money in local newspapers but has no control over what his colleagues do.

Coalition abandons Barnaby Joyce over stance on Facebook advertising

Exit-polling shows climate action was a priority for voters in regional NSW seats like Gilmore.

Climate a priority in NSW regional seats

Anthony Albanese says Labor will seek to build relationships across the Pacific and Asia.