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BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

The funniest campaign bloopers, blunders and the moments that made us smile.

Gaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

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.

Strong showing from Pocock puts Seselja's ACT Senate seat at great risk

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

'As long as it's not him': FOTSUN fans get their wish

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Voting underway on election day in Port Macquarie.

Voting centres across Port Macquarie will remain open until 6pm tonight.

Port Macquarie residents cast their vote in the 2022 federal election

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

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

It's the most important vote you'll cast this weekend.

Should 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison's unrelenting election focus on outer suburban seats could remake the Liberals.

Morrison bets Coalition's future on suburban gambit

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?

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Sweden and Finland harbour people linked to the PKK.

Turkey in NATO talks with Sweden, Finland

Australia's rider Jai Hindley is seven seconds off the lead in the Giro d'Italia with a week left.

Hindley up to second in Giro, 7secs behind

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has taken pole for the Spanish grand prix at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Leclerc nails chance to gain pole in Spain

A rare tornado has hit a Michigan community, killing at least two people.

US tornado death toll increases to two

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat.

Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race

Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese says his rise to leadership sends a message of opportunity.

Labor to take power as whole or minority

UK PM Boris Johnson says the only distance between the UK and Australia is geographical.

UK PM Johnson congratulates Albanese

Kylian Mbappe is reported to be staying at Paris St Germain rather than leave for Real Madrid.

Mbappe to stay at PSG, reject Real: report

Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP

The Labor leader says collaboration is a show of strength not weakness, as he faces dealing with a Parliament with many more independents than any previous prime minister.

It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami

Stunned silence at the Liberal Party's election night function as MPs fell. Picture: AAP

There would be no federal election "miracle 2.0" for Scott Morrison.

'Like carnage on the Titanic': No miracle 2.0 arrives for the Liberal faithful

The Trooping the Colour military ceremony will be on June 2 for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

Two hospitalised in UK Jubilee rehearsal

Max King kicked the final four goals as St Kilda overran Adelaide late to win their AFL clash.

King leads Saints to brave win over Crows

There are 40 Senate seats up for grabs at the federal election.

Progressive Senate election race winners

There are a number of coalition and Labor seats still in play across the country late on Saturday.

Labor wins govt with low primary vote

Former Wallabies player David Pocock is in a close contest to become an ACT senator.

Wallaby star in tight ACT Senate race

Celebrations have erupted at Labor's election function as the party looks set to form government.

Albanese set to become next prime minister

Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent) and David Gillespie (re-elected Nationals MP for Lyne)

Cowper among the last seats to be decided

Counting continues in close Cowper contest; Gillespie retains Lyne

Richmond's Maurice Rioli (l) kicked two goals in their 80-48 Dreamtime win over Essendon at the MCG.

Richmond win adds to Bombers' AFL woes

Former senior Liberal Julie Bishop says the coalition's demise includes a message from women voters.

Women send Libs 'powerful' message: Bishop

"I think we think we're a lot better than what we actually are."

Coach blasts 'cocky' Sharks after Blues win wet-weather grind

What's biting?: Flathead and bream terrific in the estuaries

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'

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

All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

Every Australian who has tested positive to COVID-19 can vote.

Last-minute change to how you can vote with COVID-19

Weekend sport will return to the Hastings this weekend. Photo: Lighthouse Sports Photography

"It's not a council decision any longer."

Clubs given the green light to call this weekend's games on or off

Council to survey residents on their climate change priority. 

"It has made me reflect on the best course of action, which will be to listen to the broad range of our community."

Council warms to the idea of community deciding its climate change priorities

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

(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