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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

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.

Strong showing from Pocock puts Seselja's ACT Senate seat at great risk

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

Sussan Ley holds Farrer, Helen Haines looking strong to hold Indi

Ley to hold Farrer, Haines looking good to retain seat of Indi

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?

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

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

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

Australia's first female prime minister has been out campaigning with Anthony Albanese as the race tightens a day out from polling day.

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Prime Minister has walked around national security comments over revelations the government voted down aid funding to curb Chinese influence in the Pacific.

PM denies leak on Pacific aid cut

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

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

Will Morrison soar like an eagle once again?

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HISTORIC LOCO: One of two original Victorian Railways Y Class diesel locomotives Colin Rees has refurbished and is operating daily at the Ettamogah Rail Hub. Picture: MARK JESSER

The Rees name has been synonymous with transport innovation

Border transport innovator reflects on Australian rail industry

MONEY IN SOIL: The National Carbon Farming Conference 2022 will be held in Albury, educating farmers and stakeholders about the industry. Picture: TIM HUFNER on Unsplash

Soil is a rich 'sink' for farmers to make use of and store carbon

LULL BEFORE THE CROWD: About 20 people flocked to this Anna Court home before two bidders brought the final price up to $564,000 on Saturday morning. Picture: ASH SMITH

A modern Albury home nestled among older properties fetches $564,000

Modern Albury home sells above median price for area at $564,000

Sea of orange: Helen Haines and her family and supporters celebrate her retention of Indi in Saturday's federal election. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

MP Helen Haines sets new record for Independent support in Indi as she attracts huge swings towards her

'Absolutely delighted' - Indi MP Helen Haines reacts to huge victory

The Independent went into Saturday's poll with a margin of just 1.4 per cent

'Overjoyed': Helen Haines speaks after convincing win in seat of Indi

FORECAST: The next significant rain event should hit the Albury-Wodonga region by around May 26. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Further heavy rain has fallen in Queensland since May 10 and this extended into NSW to as far south as Forbes.

Heavy rainfall creeps south into New South Wales | Weather watch

FUNDRAISING QUEEN: The 1948 Market Queen Fay Fulford, attended by Ladies In Waiting Valerie Fulford and Norma Ellis. Flower girls Janice Lace and Mary Toole. 

Despite a slow start, fundraising picked up for the Wodonga Hospital.

Reigning over fundraising efforts for the Wodonga hospital | Then and Now

BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.

ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true

WINNER: General manager Adrian Yates at Mercure Hotel Albury. He has credited staff after the business took out a national award. Picture: MARK JESSER

'The award is a representation of how we treat our customers'

Guests' needs 'always No.1' at Albury boutique hotel

BORDER STARS: Twelve Albury-Wodonga identities have taken up the challenge to learn a dance routine in eight weeks.

Stars of the Border Dance for Cancer gala night on Friday, May 20

Stars ready to wow judges as cancer dance gala reaches finale

AWARD WINNERS: Heather Watts, a women's health advocate for many years, and mentor driver Glenn Mackinnon at Wednesday night's presentation. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Award winners and nominees celebrated at gala presentation

'Not all heroes wear capes': Wodonga salutes selfless volunteers

GIVING BACK: Fundraiser coordinator Casey Bingham is raising money through her small business to help supply the Albury Wodonga Animal Rescue hub in Lavington. Picture: MARK JESSER

Casey Bingham is giving back to Albury Wodonga Animal Rescue through her small business.

Family shop to donate one month's worth of profits to animal rescue

MAKING CHOICES: Xavier High School senior school students Tallon Smith, 17, Olivia Sanson, 17, Paige Lieschke, 17, and Kaleb Delaney, 17, at the career expo. Pictures: MARK JESSER

Senior students at Xavier High School Albury plan for life after school.

'I'd love to start somewhere local:' high school students share career dreams at expo

HAPPY PLACE: Bhutanese migrant Prem Khadka, 28, has found confidence and a sense of purpose after settling in Albury and working at Merriwa's Wodonga facility as a production line worker. Pictures: JAMES WILTSHIRE 

Finding a new job is a big confidence boost for former refugee Prem Khadka.

How former refugee with disability changed his life with a new job

HOLISTIC: Whilst every family operation has a different set of circumstances, having a holistic view on why the entities exist can help make an informed decision.