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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

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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.

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

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

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

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

Rosedale resident Jack Egan and the remains of his house after the Black Summer Bushfires. Picture: supplied.

Climate concerns are becoming a higher priority for locals this election, spurred on by the devastating impacts of bushfires and floods

Climate moves up on Gilmore voters' agenda, in the wake of fires and floods

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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

Nowra solicitor Robert Foster leaving Nowra Local Court on Tuesday. Picture: Grace Crivellaro. Inset: file image.

Suspended Kiama MP Gareth Ward did not to front court in person for the first mention of his historic sexual abuse offences.

Kiama MP Gareth Ward absent in court as historic sexual abuse case begins

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

NSW records 16 COVID-19 deaths

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

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

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

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STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

The South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide is out now.

South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide - May 2022

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Animal nutrition leader MaxCare has released three new products into their portfolio with a commitment to continue adding new products in the coming years.

MaxCare's new infant nutrition products are latest step in mission to be most trusted

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

See the sights and experience the variety on this Discovery Tour of the very best South Australia has to offer.

The many highlights of South Australia

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

There is no end to the limits of imaginative play time your children will enjoy in their Possum Play couch.

Possum Play keeps screen time to a minimum

Massage your feet to fitness

A revolutionary way to do your bit for you and future generations. 

Oh Crap solves the dog poop problem

Give single-use plastic the flick and help keep our oceans clean

If you've been feeling a little slow and your brain function has been lethargic - Yootropics BRAIN can improve your cognitive abilitiy. 

Feeling foggy? Evaporate brain strain and improve your cognitive functionality

It's new and just for you - Menopause+ is a combination of specially selected ingredients. 

Managing menopause may just have got a little easier

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort. 

Active Truth celebrate the diversity of women in their active and swimwear range

Swimmers for every size and shape

Only the finest for your favourite member of the household will do. 

Don't make a dog's dinner out of feeding your pets

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint. 

A mattress made with the earth in mind

An Australian M777 lightweight howitzer bound for Ukraine is loaded onto a cargo jet in Queensland.

More sanctions for Russian personalities

UP IN ARMS: Fourth-generation Merino woolgrower and beef farmer Alistair Lade, Highlands, says there is limited information about the controversial wind farm project.

A confidential plan to build a wind farm in Victoria has been revealed as farmers criticise the proponents of the project due to a lack of information.

Plans for Victoria's biggest wind farm revealed in leaked documents

South Coast schools will receive a share of $2.5 million for work to improve safety in school zones, as part of the government's $40.8 million School Zone Infrastructure Sub Program.

South Coast schools to share in $2.5m to improve safety zones

Patients in ambulances are being turned away from Queensland's public hospitals, the LNP says.

LNP claims Qld hospital bypass returns

Pet bunny owners are advised to take steps to protect their animals ahead of the release of a virus to control the feral population. File photo. Picture: Simon Bennett

South East Local Land Services will release the virus on Wednesday, May 18.

Warning for South Coast bunny owners ahead of deadly virus release

South Coast bikie arrested during sweeping raids by police

Early start: Just over half way through May, influenza cases in the Illawarra are already spiking higher at this point than in previous bad flu seasons.


According to NSW Health data, there have been 306 positive flu tests in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District already in May.

'Rapid spike': Illawarra Shoalhaven could be headed for worst flu season ever

SUPREME VICTORY: Keele Browne (Pictured) making a break in last years Under 19s Country side. Picture: NRL Photos.

Rising star Keele Brown reflects on NSW Country's "Underdog" victory over City

THE Stroke Foundation is lucky to have a world record holder to promote Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check campaign, which coincides with World Hypertension Day today [Wednesday May 17.

World record holder continues to support stroke awareness

Officers from South Coast Police District were called to a home in Lake Conjola this morning [Tuesday May 17] following reports of a stabbing.

Man arrested following stabbing incident at Lake Conjola

Ron O'Malley's affection for and connection with a well-known local boat remains strong.

Captain Ron enjoys a day out on the Natoma

WALK FOR A CAUSE: Bring awareness to animal cruelty by taking part in this years Millon Paws Walk. Picture: RSPCA. 

Local RSPCA Million Paws Walk to fight animal cruelty

Walk this weekend to fight animal cruelty

Emergency Department nurse Matthew White was proud to be the first person to receive the vaccine at Shoalhaven Hospital in May 2021. File image.


Shoalhaven Hospital's vaccination centre is set to close at the end of next month as demand for the jab has decreased.

Shoalhaven hospital's vaccination clinic to close as demand for jab drops

The Milton Ulladulla Districts' (MUD) Knitting Nannas get their point across.

The Milton Ulladulla Districts' (MUD) Knitting Nannas were harbourside yet again reminding voters it's time to stitch up the big issues by voting 'one' for candidates who will take real action on climate.

Knitting Nannas say now is the time to stitch up the big election issues

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THE Milton Post Office's doors will soon close for the final time bringing an end to a longstanding tradition.

End of an era looms for popular Milton building

STUCK: Teja and Thomas Roberts have not been able to find a house suitable to his wheelchair mobility in the 10 years they have been living in the Eurobodalla.
Photograph: Supplied

Finding accommodation in the Eurobodalla is difficult enough, but for those with a disability with special housing requirements, the challenge is almost impossible.

Not everyone can live in every house

TEST: Chris Stilling, in his corolla, was going to test a Mitsubishi Evo ahead of the Bega Valley Rally. Image: Supplied


The South Coast's wet weather has claimed another event, a rallysprint event scheduled for May 21.