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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

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

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

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

Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini

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?

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

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

Melkie Woldemichael celebrates his winner against Boomers. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Coach wanted to see passion for the shirt - this is what he got

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CRIME SCENE: Officers have spent hours combing through the Trudewind Road home in Wodonga on Tuesday as part of the investigation. Picture: MARK JESSER

Man in custody, assisting police, as part of investigation

Police examining Wodonga property in serious assault investigation

ONE OF A KIND: Retired racecaller Allan Hull shows off his autobiography 'The Gates Craassh Back' that he launched at the Wagga Gold Cup. Picture: DAILY ADVERTISER

Allan Hull released 'The Gates Craassh Back' on Wagga Gold Cup day

'The Gates Craassh Back' on Hull's autobiography

Police seeking help to identify two wanted men

Pair target Tocumwal home for cash, jewellery, farm equipment

HOME ALONE: Australia has the highest per capital COVID-19 infection rate in the world right now. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

Material Girl | Like Love, Actually, COVID-19 is all around

The game of coronavirus dodgeball that never actually winds up

CHALLENGE AWAITS: Holbrook Submarine Museum curator Morrie Jeppensen holds a 1984 Australian white ensign in front of HMAS Otway to promote the Submariners Challenge. Picture: MARK JESSER

Entries for the Submariners Challenge close in August

Sea, submarines and service to be in focus in challenge for students

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.

Getting the structure right is important in family farming operations

ALTERNATIVE VIEWS: Peter Hutton, a co-founder of Future Schools, will discuss the state of Australian education in the 2022 Kerferd Oration.

Committee welcomes new members to help organise future events

Australian education under the microscope for 20th annual oration

SPREAD: Three-day sickness is a viral disease spread by biting insects such as mosquitoes and midges. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Bovine ephemeral fever is rare in Victoria.

Bovine ephemeral fever cases confirmed in North East Victoria | Vet Talk

HAPPY TO HELP: Alfie Hamilton, 5, Chevy Toll, 5, and Valla Burgess, 5, put their sandwich scraps in their special bin. Picture: MARK JESSER

'The animals come running when they see me with the buckets of food waste, even the dog gets the odd sandwich'

Students are doing their part by recycling food scraps to farm animals

ALL ABOARD: Albury City celebrations in 1947, Murray Valley Coaches' articulated coach in Dean Street. Photo: ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM 

Riding the tourism wave with Murray Valley Coaches | Then and Now

HAPPY DAYS: School heavily influences young people's involvement, training or study post-school.

Right support can create bright future

SUPPORT: Amanda Skrypczak and Mel Hulm play a vital role in providing support for victims of DV. Picture: ASH SMITH

'DV doesn't discriminate against age, gender, economic status or cultural backgrounds'

Survivors rise to a new connection group for domestic violence

MORE THAN A SHOP: Country Hope has opened in Albury with general manager Ellie Webb, Lauren Ryall, Mason Ryall, 4, Kristy McMahon, Lincoln Ryall, 3, and founding board member Steve Bowen. Pictures: SUPPLIED

The charity supports children diagnosed with serious illness and their families.

Hope for sick children and families with new support hub in Albury-Wodonga

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