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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

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the answer to climate change. So what's the deal with it?

Will hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

Ovens Murray Public Health Unit operations manager Jody Bellette said there were significant concerns about influenza.

Vaccine offered at hub as concerns grow around 'significant' flu season

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

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed. 

A man has been stabbed during an ugly brawl between two groups in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.

Mr Albanese and Senator Wong will head to Tokyo on Monday afternoon.

Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

LONG HAUL: Member for Farrer Sussan Ley, with supporters on Saturday night, has not ruled out putting her hand up to lead the Liberals, and affirmed she is committed to serving a full term after her re-election. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley says it's up to party to choose leadership

Ley not ruling herself out for leadership, with lessons to learn for Libs

OUT OF MY WAY: Myrtleford's Paul Mazambi proves too strong for Ntagawa Jackson in the Savoy's impressive 6-2 win. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

It was a passage of play which completely changed the coaches' team talks.

Once is bad enough but twice in five minutes? That's calamitous

Michael McCormack with wife Catherine, daughter Georgina and Georgina's partner Daniel Bell (left) and son Alex and Alex's partner Jemma Yates celebrate at Wagga's Murrumbidgee Turf Club after declaring victory in the Riverina in the 2022 federal election. Picture: Madeline Begley.

Riverina MP Michael McCormack has thanked voters for returning him for a fifth time

Riverina MP 'pleased' by victory, pledges to serve full term

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

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.

Pocock on verge of historic upset in ACT Senate shake-up

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

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Member for Farrer, Ley, says she won't vie for Liberal party leadership

REFLECTION: Michael McCormack says the Coalition would have received more votes in the federal election if was still the leader of the National Party instead of Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Madeline Begley

The Member for Riverina said he is being urged by some colleagues to reclaim the Nationals leadership.

McCormack says Coalition votes were 'much higher' when he was Nats leader

Man jailed for three weeks and ordered to perform unpaid work

Woman attacked by partner as she got ready to go to dad's funeral

Green light: Tradies may soon be back at work on this building which has been left incomplete for years.

Albury Council gives 8-1 approval to restart of work on housing project halted since 2019

All-clear for work to resume on long stalled residential project

TREADING CAREFULLY: Builder Dale Paddle says the construction industry is in trouble.

Border building industry on tenterhooks as Metricon rumours persist

Struggling Border region builders say they're 'in a difficult space'

ICE BREAKER: With winter just around the corner, make sure you invest in a new moisturiser. Photo: Shutterstock

Research reveals our major winter woes

Performance monitoring gives people the ability to learn from their successes and failures. Picture: Shutterstock.

Performance monitoring: Scientists identify neurons responsible for learning from successes or failures

The science behind learning from mistakes

If we are happy to swap batteries in a lawn mower, why don't we just do that with our cars? Picture: Shutterstock.

If we are happy to swap batteries in a lawn mower, why don't we just do that with our cars?

Battery-powered mowers are a hit, can it work for cars too?

EAR EAR: Deafness can be congenital, gradual or sudden in animals. Picture: Shutterstock

Hearing in loss in pets is not the end of the world.

Sound advice for managing deafness in furry companions

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

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

INSPIRING: Michelle Milligan, Rosy Seaton, Kylie King and Shannon Exelby, are honoured to be a part of the day. Pictures ASH SMITH

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'We can see the ladies here are supporting one another and understanding there is a change to be met'

The Boat Shed Lake Hume has raised $31,200 to make betty's a better place

BACK IN ACTION: Quality Resort Siesta Albury has been recognised for a gold award amongst other region winners. Picture: SUPPLIED 

"It's been tough living in a border town with an almost non-existent leisure and business market."

It's been tough: Hotels hit a high note in a year of challenges

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

The Bridge at Bundanon. Picture: Zan Wimberley

It's a space transformed, but at Bundanon, Arthur Boyd and his beloved landscape is everywhere you look, writes SALLY PRYOR

Ghosts in the landscape: Reimagining Arthur Boyd's dreams

Godoh, or deep-fried bananas, are a traditional breakfast dish. Picture: Martin Westlake


Paon is a cookbook that captures the true essence of food in Bali.

Recipes from the home kitchens of Bali

Vegan breakfast banana bread. Picture: Supplied

Georgia McDermott is passionate about making life's delicious moments accessible to everyone.

Dietary intolerances? These recipes are not free from flavour

Red onion coconut curry with slow-cooked chicken. Picture: Supplied

Red onion coconut curry with slow-cooked chicken

Ruth Wilson uses her re-reading of Austen's six novels as a framework for memorable moments in her life.

All the ways to read - and re-read - Jane Austen

Canberra author Marion Halligan has been writing about her daughter Lucy for 18 years. Picture: Keegan Carroll

We live through the events and memories of Lucy's life. We feel a mother's anguish and pain.

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