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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

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

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

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

DEMOCRACY MANIFEST: Despite a record-low turnout on election day - with millions of voters around the country casting their ballot early, or by mail - hundreds of people shuffled through the gates at Tamworth High School. Photo: Gareth Gardner 

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.

Independents 'confident' as New England votes on election day | See the photos

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albanese heads to Tokyo for Quad meeting

Assistant governor Christopher Kent will this week further outline the RBA's bond purchase program.

Fuel excise cut impact proves short-lived

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says its members have more to offer the nation's vaccine rollout.

Care sector wants more govt pandemic help

Phone scrolling is causing "tech neck", with one in three experiencing pain in the past year.

Has doom scrolling given you 'tech neck'?

Chris Dawson's former student, babysitter and wife known as JC is set to testify for a fourth day.

Dawson's ex-lover testifies for fourth day

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

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes defeat in the 2022 Federal Election. Picture: AAP. 

Confessing to a bad habit of "bulldozing" at the eleventh hour, and promising to change his ways, was not enough to convince voters.

Informer: Morrison bulldozed in the wrong direction, happy news for Biloela family

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

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 Australia': Horse and rider steal the election spotlight

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

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

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

Dancers take to the stage for Inverell's 2022 Eisteddfod

Dance, dance, dance! Inverell Eisteddfod warms town hall stage | Photos

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

Jenna Robinson's champion sash for Zone 1 Young Woman of the Year discovered amongst mud and debris after record North Coast floods. Photo: Supplied

After surviving two floods Zone 1 Young Woman of the Year heads to Sydney this week to compete in the state finals, wearing clothes and a sash that were dragged up out of the mud.

Flood survivor who 'lost everything' ready to compete at Sydney Royal Show

Flowing water that tore structures apart and left sand dunes on the front lawn have stimulated government studies looking at fit-for-purpose future flood mitigation.

Both the federal and state governments have backed offers of immediate help for victims of recent flooding with the announcement of flood mitigation measures designed to build disaster resilience.

Long-awaited flood study will focus on disaster prone catchments

Darcy Trustum, Tatham, Helps a cow to safety. Photo: Elizabeth Steele

A mob of cows and their bulls have found salvation in the house garden, at the expense of some memorial roses.

Cattle saved, garden on a muddy island becomes salvation for stock

In Australia we celebrate the hay runners, not gun runners, as we collectively unite to survive in a challenging environment. The result is greater respect and loyalty to one another - just as we proved during the drought.

With uncertainty and violence in plague proportion around the world, it is important to understand how Australia deals with a different hand.