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HUNG UP: If neither party obtains a majority of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives, it results in a hung parliament.

Punters are predicting a hung parliament to result at this week's federal election. So what is it and what happens next?

What is a hung parliament and is Australia likely to have one?

Voting will be socially distanced this election, but we'll still be using the traditional paper ballots. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The pandemic election is upon us. How will COVID-19 impact the way we vote?

How COVID-19 will impact the way you vote

BOMBED: A stray left to sniff around Borod Tower in Ukraine. Photo: supplied

As bombs and missiles rain down, artist and filmmaker George Gittoes is feeling increasingly unnerved about his safety in Ukraine.

'War is on our doorstep': Filmmaker fears for safety in Ukraine

Defence Minister Peter Dutton described a Chinese warship's sailing off the coast of Western Australia as "an aggressive act". Picture: Keegan Carroll

"All this rhetoric by Mr Dutton is just politics. His language around war ... all this sort of stuff that's gone on for the last year is highly dangerous," the WA Premier said.

Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security', WA Premier says

GORMLESS: Does the way a politician responds to a 'gotcha' question matter to voters?

GST on birthday cakes, the price of petrol, and recall of random statistics: Does the way a politician responds to a 'gotcha' question matter to voters?

History of the 'gotcha' question: How elections are won or lost on a gaffe

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won with their entry Stefania.

Eurovision is like a bag of Every Flavour Jelly Beans - you really don't know what you're going to get.

Eurovision opened my eyes to the exciting world we live in

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Coalition's housing policies, taken together, would have a "marginal" effect on house prices as his new scheme comes under attack.

Unlocking super will have 'marginal' impact on house prices: Morrison

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

Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini

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

Postal voting deadline looms

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt appear in TikTok videos ahead of the federal election on May 21. 

If TikTok likes were votes, a Labor backbencher would be prime minister and his party would already have claimed election victory.

Who is winning the Federal Election race on TikTok?

There are 1,437 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 65 in ICU.

NSW COVID cases drop, hospitalisations rise

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

The election campaign has hit the home stretch, leaving only five days until polling day.

As it happened: Peter Dutton is 'the biggest threat to national security' says WA Premier

Greens leader Adam Bandt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

A hung parliament with Greens MPs on the lower house crossbench could position the party to demand support for policies in exchange for its backing in a minority government.

Greens to reveal 'balance of power' list for hung parliament at campaign launch

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

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has gone into bat for Senator Katy Gallagher (inset). Pictures: AAP

Australia's first female PM has written a personal letter endorsing Katy Gallagher, asking Canberrans not risk losing her in the Senate.

'Incredible representative': Gillard intervenes to endorse 'at-risk' Gallagher

Working dogs: Regular panelists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee with quizmaster Tom Gleisner (cente) are back for season 10 of Have You Been Paying Attention?. Photo supplied by Channel 10.

"When you put five funny people in a room with Tom at the helm, no two shows are the same," says Ed Kavalee. That's why Have You Been Paying Attention is about to premiere its 10th season. Read all about it in our TV Guide.

Ed Kavalee pays attention and pips the panel on 'Have You Been Paying Attention?'

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

The diverse individuals who take part in ABC TV's Space 22, to see if creative exercises can help heal invisible wounds, are visibly changed by it. This is a must watch program.

Mental health problems nurtured by art and music in ABC TV's Space 22

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Liberal Party campaign launch on Day 35 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison says the Coalition "saved the country" through its pandemic response, and has promised to unlock superannuation for first home buyers struggling to enter the property market.

'Just warming up': PM launches campaign with promise to unlock super for home buyers

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham will unveil the Coalition's election costings in Melbourne on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham will release the Coalition's election costings on Tuesday morning.

Coalition to cut $1bn in spending to public sector

The Victorian MP said he had "no personal relationship with Mr Joyce whatsoever" who had sacked him "as a Minister twice, without credible reasons".

Senior Nat distances himself from Barnaby due to voter concern

Detectives arrested the man in Kogarah Bay and charged him with sexual assaulting a young girl.

NSW man charged with sex assault of child

"One in five Australian teens who have a period are missing school because of severe pain."

Spotlight shines on pelvic pain - but not at all schools

HARD WORK: Little Kindy company director Arzal Arzal said many city-based companies shrank from providing childcare because it is difficult to manage from a distance. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Thousands of children are starting school already behind the pace because of a state's worst shortage of childcare in the New England, according to a new report.

Local kids developmentally vulnerable due to state's worst childcare shortage: report

Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched the Liberals' election campaign on Sunday. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has made housing a central part of the Liberal Party's official launch.

Liberal Party 'warms up' with final countdown underway

Evacuation warnings are being sounded as heavy rainfall continues to pound southern Queensland.

Residents flee homes as evacuation sirens sounded

Travelers warned as floods hit south-east Queensland, again

TEAMWORK: Chris Connor and Letecia Kearney, two career-long nurses based in the New England North West share their experiences as a way to reflect and remember the important role all nurses play not just in healthcare, but in our lives. Photos: Supplied

In honour of International Nurses Day held on May 12, these two life-long nurses based in the New England North West share their experiences as a way to reflect and remember the important role all nurses play not just in healthcare, but in our lives.

Euphoria to heartbreak: why these nurses are hooked on their career

MYSTERY MAN: Deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce recommends his voters put Mr Thomas second on their ballot. Photo: file

One Nation's New England candidate Richard Thomas is a "serious candidate", according to the party - though they can't supply a photo of the Queenslander.

'Serious candidate': One Nation defends 'ghost' New England candidate

Nathan Stapleton, Kate and Harry after Nathan's life changing injury. Photo: Supplied

"The reason this all started was because there was a lot of people in Tenterfield who did want to help but didn't know where to start."

Community to come together to support Stapleton family

The Bank Cafe owner Brad Rickard is slowly working to clean up his Lismore business after the floodwaters nearly reached the ceiling. Photos: MARINA NEIL.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared that Australia is getting harder to live in because of disasters. We spoke to people who have lost everything and know how hard life can be in Disaster Country.

After the flood comes rivers of tears

WIN: Track cyclist Alexandra Martin-Wallace wins Gibraltar to Inverell to give ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast two from two. Photo: Bear Liang, Veloshotz

"There's great history in this race, so it's awesome to get the win."

All the action, results from 2022's Grafton to Inverell ride

Anthony Albanese with Gabrielle Nina Ritchie, four months old. Picture: Steve Evans

The two major party leaders will be getting more energised as polling day approaches.

Election antics get increasingly frantic

MP calls for urgent change after the parliamentary inquiry into NSW regional health report was handed down.

Inquiry into regional health finds systemic change is needed

Winner Archibald Prize 2021 Peter Wegner Portrait of Guy Warren at 100 the artist


"This is an amazing opportunity for regional audiences and visitors to access an Australian art phenomenon."

Archibald Prize 2021 heads to Armidale, and it's in good company

With wreath making, floral arranging and terrarium making, the day will be complemented with a morning tea and lunch - all completely free.

Ladies, unleash your creativity at free day out at local vineyard

Vera Reardon from Findex awarding Clarissa Barwick with Champion Local Print. Photo via Warialda Show Facebook.

Best on show at Warialda | Photos

Sign on: The upcoming Ladies in Livestock field days will help you understand the benefits of soil testing and knowing your soil. Photo: File

As part of the program, four groups are operating in Guyra, Tenterfield, Inverell and Walcha.

Ladies will take charge

ARRESTS: Three adults have already faced local court in Moree and Inverell for their charges, with two out of three denied bail. 

Three adults have already faced local court in Moree and Inverell for their charges, with two out of three denied bail.

Bail denied for two charged during police property crime crackdown

FACE-OFF: Incumbent Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce, UAP's Cindy Anne Duncan, Independent Matt Sharpham, The Greens' Carol Sparks and Labor's Laura Hughes.

THE economy, skills shortages and health were hot topics as six of the eight candidates for New England took to the stage at Tamworth town hall in a bid to win votes on Monday night.

New England candidates in the spotlight ahead of federal election

TOGETHER: Over 321 entrants took part in the first Mother's Day Classic in Inverell. Photos: Mother's Day Classic Inverell's Facebook Page.

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." A simple statement that encapsulates the fantastic fundraising efforts undertaken by the Inverell community for the Mother's Day Classic.

Inverell Mother's Day Classic sees fantastic fundraising success

"This has been coming for a very long time..."

New England teachers strike over education 'crisis'

Paul Fletcher has offered under-threat regional newspapers a $10 million lifeline. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Regional newspapers sounding the alarm over a devastating price hike have been offered a lifeline.

Under-threat regional papers offered $10m lifeline

WARNING: NSW Farmers are calling for people to be alert. Photo: File

Farmers have been urged to remain vigilant following reports of mouse activity in paddocks.

Farmers warned to stay vigilant following mouse activity

NEW LIFE: Mark Chapple helped Ukrainian couple Inna and Yurii Chuchenko move to Australia after conflict broke out in Ukraine. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Mark and Jenni Chapple have made it their mission to help as many people fleeing Ukraine start a new life in regional Australia.

Family helps to re-home Ukrainian residents fleeing from conflict

Inverell farmer and climate activist Glenn Morris arrived in Tamworth on his horse Hombre on Friday, in a bid to urge climate action.

Inverell's Glenn Morris trots through Tamworth to spread climate message

CLIMATE ACTION: Glenn Morris and his horse Hombre will arrive in Tamworth on Friday. Photo: File

Climate activist Glenn Morris will ride through New England on his horse Hombre this week to call for better leadership and decision making.

Glenn Morris to ride through New England to call for urgent climate action

RULE CHANGE: Tamworth Lifeblood nurse Janine Crowell will soon be able to welcome a new rush of donors. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Those who have previously been barred from donating blood due to 'mad cow disease' restrictions will soon have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves.

Mad cow disease ban lifts for blood donors

WINNER: Shane Nicholson topped the night, taking home four Golden Guitar Awards including Toyota Album of the Year. Photo: Gareth Gardner


Here's cheers to 50 years as stars shone as bright as gold on the red carpet at country music's night of nights, the 2022 Golden Guitar Awards.

All the winners from the star-studded 2022 Golden Guitar Awards

GET VACCINATED: Priceline pharmacist Omar Awan said the flu vaccine is just as important as the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo: Peter Hardin 

Residents have been warned to prepare for one of the worst flu seasons yet, as COVID-19 restrictions allow more movement.

Aussies advised to prepare for one of the worst flu seasons yet

SUPPORT: Lifeline community engagement coordinator Kimberley Squires and local farmer Alison Hunter. Photo: Peter Hardin

Lifeline is encouraging farmers and agricultural workers to utilise video counselling sessions in a bid to break down the stigma around reaching out for help.

Farmers encouraged to use video counselling following concerning findings

TRIBUTES FLOW: Marge Graham pictured with John Slaven after being acknowledged as Broadcaster of the Year in 2018. Photo: Robyn McIntosh

Tributes flow for country music singer-songwriter Marge Graham.