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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

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

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

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

Working dogs: Regular panelists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee with quizmaster Tom Gleisner (cente) are back for season 10 of Have You Been Paying Attention?. Photo supplied by Channel 10.

"When you put five funny people in a room with Tom at the helm, no two shows are the same," says Ed Kavalee. That's why Have You Been Paying Attention is about to premiere its 10th season. Read all about it in our TV Guide.

Ed Kavalee pays attention and pips the panel on 'Have You Been Paying Attention?'

The diverse individuals who take part in ABC TV's Space 22, to see if creative exercises can help heal invisible wounds, are visibly changed by it. This is a must watch program.

Mental health problems nurtured by art and music in ABC TV's Space 22

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Liberal Party campaign launch on Day 35 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison says the Coalition "saved the country" through its pandemic response, and has promised to unlock superannuation for first home buyers struggling to enter the property market.

'Just warming up': PM launches campaign with promise to unlock super for home buyers

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Labor leader stopped short of committing to a wage rise for public servants, but repeated his promise to "revitalise" the bureaucracy.

Albanese declines to promise higher public service wages

Royce Gay of Queanbeyan discusses the election in Eden-Monaro. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

It's less than a week until election day and the ultra-marginal seat of Eden-Monaro seems to be pulling further away from its bellwether status.

For whom the bellwether tolls: the mood on the ground in Eden-Monaro

Anthony Albanese wants Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The funds will help Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder.

Labor to create $1b fund for manufacturing innovation, diversification

Murray Magpies coach Brett Argus. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

There were amazing scenes inside the rooms after the game.

They've waited almost four years for this - and it feels fantastic!

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Sussan Ley launched her campaign for the seat of Farrer in Albury earlier this month.

Twitter furore erupts over MP's previous scorn of housing plan

'This is different': Ley backs away from previous position on super

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

Osmotherly is a premiership player with Wagga Tigers

Triple treat for Tallangatta and district league club

Jockey John Kissick is weighing-up his future in the saddle.

Kissick has rarely being sighted since 2016

Three-time Southern District premiership-winning jockey weighs up his future

PROMISE: Indi Labor Party candidate Nadia David, senator Deborah O'Neill and Farrer hopeful Darren Cameron say an Albury urgent care clinic will help reduce the strain on hospital emergency departments. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

'It relies on a provision of a new clinic, which will be fully funded and bulk-billed'

Region's Labor candidates say urgent care clinic will aid hospitals

It was a 'danger game' indeed, but Bandits showed plenty of fight

LEADING THE WAY: Bandits' captain Jacob Cincurak is leading the way both on and off the court this NBL1 East season. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Captain embracing role to lead the way on and off court this season

Officers investigate the scene of one of Friday's shootings in downtown Milwaukee.

Bucks drop NBA watch party after shootings

WNBA star and Olympic gold medallist Brittney Griner leaves court after a hearing.

Griner's Moscow detention extended

Jimmy Butler has led Miami to the NBA Eastern Conference finals at the expense of Philadelphia.

Butler waves 'bye' to 76ers in NBA finals

NBL champions Sydney want to build their long-term future around the inspiring Xavier Cooks (pic).

Kings confident of keeping bulk of team

STAR RULED OUT: The Bandits will be without former Opal Lauren Jackson this weekend as they travel to Canberra to take on the Nationals at Southern Cross Basketball Stadium. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

The Bandits travel to Canberra this weekend

Coach looking for players to step up in the absence of former Opal

Lauren Jackson ruled out for Albury Wodonga Bandits game against Canberra Nationals.

Blow for the Bandits as COVID rules former Opal out of ACT return

The JackJumpers were bereft in defeat but their exploits are making basketball take off in Tasmania.

Basketball could be No.1 in Tasmania: Roth

Ian Clark (left) celebrates with league MVP Jaylen Adams after the Kings' NBL triumph in Sydney.

'Special dude' Clark drives Kings to title

SUBLIME: Saint Jade Gresham was a crucial element against Geelong on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Gresham a key Saints playmaker

SIX OF THE BEST: Tim Broomhead relished a change in role against Lavington, kicking six goals for a fired-up North Albury. Picture: MARK JESSER

The former Collingwood player had a superb game against Lavington.

Six-goal Broomhead relishing a change of approach at North Albury

Albury's Fletcher Hart was among was among the Bushrangers to play in the clash.