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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

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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

The alcohol ban in NT communities set during the Howard government's Intervention is due to expire.

Booze ban to end for NT remote communities

A rural health inquiry's been told that few who take a bonded medical scholarship work in the bush.

Rural university medical program slammed

Close contacts in Perth will be able to pick up free COVID-19 tests from new drive-through sites.

Perth to get drive-in RAT collection sites

The inquiry, chaired by Ronald Sackville, is examining the mistreatment of people with disability.

Young men abused by disability worker

More than 3000 South Australian students are currently COVID-19 positive.

Virus cases continue across SA schools

Nearly two thirds of Swiss voters think consent to organ donation should be automatic.

Swiss approve opt-out for organ donation

SIGNS OF THE TIMES: Hundreds turned up at Gateway Lakes to show their support. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Patients take centre stage at spirited Border health crisis rally

Hundreds gather to demand a better health system for the Border

Pet insurers are seeing a rise in claims for Leptospirosis, a virus that can be harmful to dogs.

Wet weather prompts warning for pets

Deprescribing' opioids may reduce the quality of life for many patients with chronic pain.

Patient group wary of pain relief changes

The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne is experiencing extreme demand.

Vic children's hospital diverting patients

GREEN AND GOLD: North Albury president Tony Burns, main picture, three generations of Eyers footballers, netball captains Niamh Boyer and Nat Heagney, supporter Leonie Sullivan under husband Dennis' memorial sign and Hoppers treasurer David Martin. Picture: MARK JESSER

Times have been hard at Bunton Park but things are starting to look up.