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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

Jenny Morrison, right, with the Coalition's candidate in Blair, Sam Biggins. Picture: AAP

Economy looms large for Labor and the Coalition as wages lag - but low-priced Australian wine might help

A spouse steps in as the polls tighten

Volunteers Peter Buggy, Christine Welsh, Kimone Haddon, Councillor Helen O'Neil, and Sharon Cornthwaite at Bega Valley Shire Council's National Volunteer Week celebration in Bega's Littleton Gardens. Photo: Ellouise Bailey

Bega Valley Shire Council thanks shire's dedicated volunteers with coffee and pancakes in the park

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP


Australian wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Wages hit sparks new debate on cost of living election

AJ, bottom right, and his family with SES volunteer Bluey.

"[AJ] said his first word a few weeks ago and it was blue," AJ's mum Kelly said.

Watch AJ reunite with SES rescuer 'Bluey' who found him after disappearance

Anthony Albanese made his final National Press Club pitch ahead of the May 21 election with a focus on integrity and repairing the budget. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Anthony Albanese says grants decisions would become arms-length under his government.

Labor to cut $750m from pork and rort programs

PICKING THE WINNER: Australia currently has four bellwether seats with Robertson, NSW having been the longest held bellwether.

How do these four seats keep consistently predicting which party will form government?

Key seats in the 2022 Federal Election: Australia's four bellwethers

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

As it happened: Gallagher says her 'vote will be less than what it was' due to Pocock

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

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

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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

Meet the operational crew of X30, Marine Rescue Eden's first ever rescue vessel. Photo supplied.

Marine Rescue Eden's motto 'volunteers saving lives on the water', was brought to fruition with the completion of their first ever mission wherein they assisted Eden Water Police in the transfer of an ill crewmember off a carrier ship.

Marine Rescue Eden takes new vessel out for a major assist mission with Eden Water Police

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?

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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

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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

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

Knowing you are enjoying a sugar-free lifestyle makes all the difference to you well-being. 

Let your keto lifestyle include a glass of wine

Sugar free wine is guilt-free wine

Whether you're a professional, a student, or looking for something the whole family can enjoy, there's bound to be a Samsung Tab that will feel tailored just for your needs.

The only tool you need to work and play

Want more reasons to fall in love with the new S22+? The list is endless.

Get the smartphone that gives you more

A royal commission has heard concerns over the rapid growth of a Sydney disability service.

Concerns raised over disability service

A court has heard Jordan Miller feared his girlfriend was a demon when he strangled her to death.

Killer told cops girlfriend was a 'demon'

Tony Burke says the government was never serious about giving secure employment to casual workers.

Umpire drives truck through casual laws

The WA government is taking steps to improve ambulance response times as coronavirus cases surge.

WA takes action to ease ambulance issues

Australia has been one of the standout performers in managing COVID-19, Scott Morrison says.

Rising COVID-19 cases inevitable: PM

CRUCIAL ROLE: Vivien Hughes, Hellen Walder and Jenny Austin are part of a team of locals who dedicate their time to the access centre. Photo supplied.

Valuable role of Eden Community Access Centre volunteers celebrated as part of National Volunteer Week

Bega local: Rhonda Crowe is the nominated finalist for the Volunteer of the Year Award in the NSW Health Awards. Photo: Amandine Ahrens

The nominees in question will be finding out the results of the NSW Health Awards tomorrow, on May 19 at 12.30, through a live broadcast of the event.

South East Regional Hospital nominated as finalist in three NSW State Health Awards

Use of shipping containers to reinstate hospitality services at Snug Cove will fill a longstanding gap in the wharf precinct. Photo: Port Containers

Work commences on Eden's Snug Cove hospitality containers

A photo of when Uncle Ossie popped the question to his wife Robby. Photo supplied

Eden Elder Ossie Cruse has been renowned for his gum leaf performances, but he never expected it would lead him to finding his future wife.

Gum leaf love story: How Eden Elder Ossie Cruse met his wife Robby

Bass Street, Eden works zone. Photo supplied.

Bass Street roadworks to impact traffic conditions

Your guide to what's on this week around the South Coast

South Coast Gig Guide, May 17-23

The front entrance of Albert Moore Gardens aged care facility. Photo: Agedcare101

Albert Moore Gardens aged cared facility in Merimbula suspends 15 resident beds

Former Moruya-local Brendan Johnston said racing at Mogo was like coming home.
Photograph: Rocky Trails

Former Moruya-local Brendan Johnston has won the second race of Rocky Trail's Shimano MTB Grand Prix Series held at Mogo on May 14.

Home town advantage for cycling champion Brendan Johnston

The Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast (SJA) have found locations for their transportable housing units in Pambula and Bega. The above image is only a product shot, not the location of their of the Bega Valley sites. Photo: Same Day Granny Flats

Bega and Pambula sites allocated for Social Justice Advocates transportable housing units

WINNERS LINE UP: Matt Gselmann (2nd place), Christian Pimm (1st place), Jerry Stack (sixth place), Matt Lake (3rd place), Dave Arens (4th place), and Pat Broder (fifth place) at the 35th Sapphire Coast Boardriders Gazamal Malibu Surf Comp. Photo: John Smythe 

'Perfect Malibu surf conditions': South Coast winners of the 35th Gazamal Malibu Surf Comp

Bega and Tathra Hospital Auxiliaries to run another fundraiser event in Tathra on the June long weekend. Photo supplied

On the weekend of June 11 and 12, both hospital auxiliaries will host a two fay fundraiser dubbed Santa Pop Up Shop with 'Bric n Brac', at the Green Shed in Tathra.

Tathra and Bega hospital auxiliaries to host fundraiser

Some of the hippies giving it peace and love on the beach at Mallacoota.

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