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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

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

Live updates: Polls show race tightening, Albanese to address National Press Club

Hospitalisation numbers are down on yesterday.

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

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

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

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

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

Dancers take to the stage for Inverell's 2022 Eisteddfod

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

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

War of words erupts as Albanese dodges questions over policy costings

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

The Coalition's election costings show $2.7 billion will be cut from the public sector over the next four years if it's re-elected.

'I expect results': Coalition to cut $2.7bn in spending to public sector

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

Good luck changing the tone of politics

There are 1442 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 59 in ICU.

NSW records 16 COVID-19 deaths

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

Throwback to Scott Morrison on the first day of the campaign. Picture: James Croucher

Stay tuned in here for all the developments as Australians turn out to decide who will lead the Parliament and the nation for the next three years.

As it happened: press chase Anthony Albanese after failing to get answers

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

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

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?

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

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A Sydney study looked at the effect of COVID-19 on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Viral load worse for lung disease patients

Brisbane police are waiting to speak to a man after a suspicious device sparked two sieges.

Man in hospital after Brisbane sieges

Wages and cost of living issues are likely to dominate day 38 of the federal election campaign.

Cost of living, not costings key: Labor

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

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

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

"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

BOOM: Despite chatter that the Covid-induced real estate boom will dwindle, real estate agents from Inverell, Moree, Tenterfield, Glen Innes and Armidale disagree. Photos: Supplied

While the market is ideal for sellers looking to cash in on increasing home values and short - if any - time on the market, renters are coping the brunt, with fears increasing rental prices may push some into homelessness.

Flooded residents buy up New England real estate in fresh 'boom'

"We moved here so we could retire. But it really makes us question it all, when we cant
get something as basic as a doctor."

Rural doctor shortage hits home as tree-changer faces cancer diagnosis

We moved here so we could retire. We love the town. We love the shops. We love the
relationship we have with our family. But it really makes us question it all, when we cant
get something as basic as a doctor.

Doctor shortage makes one tree-changer question moving here

"[W]e have had the business and building on the market for over a year, hoping that someone younger and with more energy would seize the opportunity to take The General Merchant to the next level.

Closing General Merchant says Inverell's amenity will be 'poorer'

CONFIRMED: A man from Glen Innes has died from Covid-19, according to Hunter New England Health District. Photos: supplied

A Glen Innes man has died of Covid-19, following on from the death of an Inverell man in his 90s.