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Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at a press conference at the Michael Clarke Recreation Centre on Day 39 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Local MPs 'best people' to determine grants merits, the Prime Minister says.

'Looking at bits of paper': PM slams APS advice on grants

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

There are 133,158 active cases across the state.

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations drop as 10 lives are lost

Anthony Albanese holds little baby Charlie as he shares a coffee with former prime minister Julia Gillard at the Sfizio cafe in the seat of Sturt in Adelaide. Picture: AAP

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.

Live blog: leaders make final push for last day of election campaign

Telephone voting for Australians who contracted COVID will be expanded.

Phone voting to be expanded to allow more people with COVID to vote

BEST: Lindsay Bourke's honey has been titles the best in the world. Picture: File

Today is World Bee Day, a chance to celebrate the importance of our 'most important insects'.

World Bee Day honours our tiny pollinators

Today, we score the Coalition and Labor on their commitments to the top 10 issues according to our readers. Pictures: AAP

Before the election campaign, ACM readers told us the issues most likely to decide their vote. Today, we score the Coalition and Labor on their promises.

Federal election scorecard: What the Coalition and Labor have promised

Whether he's crash-tackling under-eight soccer players or disappointing women voters, you can't deny Scott Morrison has form. Picture: James Croucher

How is it possible that Allegra Spender is not the local Liberal candidate for Wentworth?

It's time women started signing up for the Liberal Party

Comedian Elliot Loney (left) films a skit with Australian tennis players Thanasi Kokkinakis (centre) and Nick Kyrgios (right) in the leadup to the Men's Doubles semi-final on Thursday. Photo: Elliot Loney.

They wanted to have fun on court. They've done it off-court, too.

Skits and giggles with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: Cosmos science reporter Ellen Phiddian. Picture: supplied

Making formic acid with a ferric mineral.

Will soil carbon fix the climate crisis?

Port Macquarie Sharks president Zac Newcombe. Photo: Paul Jobber

"If it wasn't for my family - especially my wife - getting me up to the hospital and basically demanding help, I don't know if I'd be here today."

Sharks president opens up on his battle with mental health demons

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Scott Morrison confirmed a Coalition government would not seek to overturn the ban if re-elected, saying it was "not our policy".

PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass

Labor's shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two days out from polling day, Labor has released its costings, insisting its commitments are "modest" and "responsible".

Labor election costings to add $7.4b over four years

Premier Annastascia Palaszczuk says pre-arrival PCR tests are no longer needed from January 1.

Queensland dumps pre-travel PCR tests

Read all about what was making headlines in the 1970s as published in the Port Macquarie News on Thursday, November 4, 1971.

Flashback: Hotel Macquarie set to be expanded

Golden moment: Lilly Barlow picked up a gold medal for Port Macquarie as competitive swimming returned to the pool in Taree last weekend. Photo: Scott Calvin

"They were excited just to be able to compete."

Barlow and Harrison lead the way as Piranhas return to the pool

Going steady: Hugo the Galapagos tortoise and his new girlfriend, Estrella. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park

After years of searching for the one, the world's most famous tortoise - Hugo the Galapagos tortoise - has finally met his new girlfriend, Estrella.

Hugo the tortoise meets his match in Estrella

Friends can gather again in NSW from today after more than 100 days in lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

I'd be lying if I said I was jumping for joy.

It's 'Freedom Day' in NSW - but has it come too early?

Labor leader Anthony Albanese on Thursday morning, addressing journalists in Sydney. Picture: AAP

Anthony Albanese says he wasn't accusing the Coalition of racism, simply pointing out Italian-Australians are familiar with jokes about their names.

PM labels Albanese 'precious' as ALP leader denies racism claim

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

Political rhetoric their only answer to this set of numbers

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Russian forces have been pushed from Kharkiv but are increasing their assault elsewhere in east.

'Hell' in Ukraine's Donbas, Zelenskiy says

Scientists have long known that chimpanzees use various vocalisations in the wild.

Chimps use complex vocal communication

A Melbourne psychologist who hit and killed an elderly pedestrian has avoided going to jail.

No jail for psychologist over road death

Deputy Premier Steven Miles is still coping flack after linking GPs to hospital capacity issues.

Doctors slam Qld govt's hospital failures

Coach Ricky Stuart has hailed Josh Papalii (c), who will play his 250th NRL game for Canberra.

Stuart hails Raiders milestone man Papalii

Zhou Hui Lu who ran a red light before killing a boy on a pedestrian crossing won't go to jail.

Man avoids jail for child pedestrian death

The AFL will revert to its 2.30pm kickoff for the 2022 grand final opening bounce at the MCG.

AFL grand final to remain in afternoon

Simon Goodwin's Demons are unbeaten and hoping to add more misery on the struggling Kangaroos.

Demons to show North no mercy in AFL

The National Gallery of Victoria will showcase 60 items by the late designer Alexander McQueen.

Alexander McQueen artistry on show at NGV

Congressman Barry Loudermilk denies he led "reconnaissance tour" through the US Capitol.

Republican queried about US Capitol tour

Some NSW residents struggle without a birth certificate, state Attorney-General Mark Speakman says.

NSW strikes free birth certificate deal

NSW MP Alex Greenwich (L, standing) has been credited for the respectful handling of VAD laws.

Dying debate unified MPs: NSW Premier

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce spent Friday morning campaigning in the NSW seat of Hunter.

Nationals headed for close Hunter battle

Push notifications from the BOM weather app will include six types of weather warnings: tropical cyclone, fire weather, flood, tsunami, severe thunderstorms and severe weather. PHOTO: Shutterstock.

The Bureau of Meteorology has introduced push notifications on its BOM Weather app.

BOM app upgrade to provide targeted severe weather advice

Independent Monique Ryan (l) and Liberal Josh Frydenberg (r) contest the Victorian seat of Kooyong.

Independents' day prediction at ballot box

Sydney Roosters' Victor Radley is being courted by England coach Shaun Wane ahead of the World Cup.

Rooster Radley on England's RLWC radar

People who have tested positive for COVID-19 after 6pm on May 13 can access telephone voting.

Virus hit Aussies get phone voting access

The food supply for millions "has quite literally been held hostage", Antony Blinken said at the UN.

Russia using food as weapon in Ukraine: US

(L to R): Faye Aspiotis (One Nation), Keith McMullen (Labor), Pat Conaghan (The Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent), Simon Chaseling (Liberal Democrats), Joshua Fairhall (United Australia Party) and Timothy Nott (The Greens).

Port Macquarie News readers voted Climate Change their No. 1 election issue

Reader poll: candidates respond to the issues that matter to you

Camden Haven resident Janet Cohen (right) with her partner Glenn Brewer. Photo: Supplied

"They now have a choice to die with dignity."

Camden Haven's Janet Cohen 'relieved' as NSW legalises voluntary assisted dying

Australia will head to the polls for the 2022 federal election on May 21. Photo: AEC 

There are 14 polling sites in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region for Cowper that will open on May 21.

Cowper electorate: How to vote in the 2022 federal election

North Shore Drive on Port Macquarie's North Shore. Photo: Liz Langdale

"North Shore residents have been heard loud and clear."

Council U-turn on North Shore's 'patchwork quilt'

Another magic day for Ash Morgan at Port Macquarie

Wauchope local Josh Backhouse and Glamp Nation director Jennah Porter setting up the tents for FOTSUN. Photo: Mardi Borg

"It really makes a difference to have all these events happening in our region again."

Port Macquarie's tourism industry set to boom with upcoming festivals

Owner of The Chip Shop and Car Bar Catering Stefan Hostettler is through to the final rounds of the World Food Championships Australia. Photo: Ruby Pascoe

"We found out on Tuesday night that we got through that round and will now head to Sydney next week to compete live on stage."

Plating up success: Port Macquarie chef through to finals in national competition

"The government needs to be held to account for what they have done to us."

Lyne candidate running to reduce 'reckless spending and debt'

Taylah Debreceny has qualified for the under-23 Australian Weightlifting Federation Championships in Perth. Photo: Paul Jobber

"I held on for dear life and thought if 'I don't hold it, I don't qualify for nationals.'"

Weightlifter creates history after qualifying for national titles

"I realised there were issues around equality and equity I also wanted to address."

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