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VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.

What is a donkey vote? Does it differ from an informal vote? How do your preferences work?

Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly

Jenny Morrison, right, with the Coalition's candidate in Blair, Sam Biggins. Picture: AAP

Economy looms large for Labor and the Coalition as wages lag - but low-priced Australian wine might help

A spouse steps in as the polls tighten

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP


Australian wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Wages hit sparks new debate on cost of living election

AJ, bottom right, and his family with SES volunteer Bluey.

"[AJ] said his first word a few weeks ago and it was blue," AJ's mum Kelly said.

Watch AJ reunite with SES rescuer 'Bluey' who found him after disappearance

Anthony Albanese made his final National Press Club pitch ahead of the May 21 election with a focus on integrity and repairing the budget. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Anthony Albanese says grants decisions would become arms-length under his government.

Labor to cut $750m from pork and rort programs

Ryley Batt has enjoyed an eight-month break from wheelchair rugby. Photo: Paul Jobber

"Looking back, that was my mind going 'this is your last one, you're done'."

Ready to roll: refreshed Ryley focused on Steelers return

PICKING THE WINNER: Australia currently has four bellwether seats with Robertson, NSW having been the longest held bellwether.

How do these four seats keep consistently predicting which party will form government?

Key seats in the 2022 Federal Election: Australia's four bellwethers

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Cold and flu-like symptoms are the highest they've been since COVID restrictions began in 2020.

Flu the roof: respiratory illness rise 'near vertical'

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

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The polls show the race is tightening with only three days until the federal election.

As it happened: Gallagher says her 'vote will be less than what it was' due to Pocock

Hospitalisation numbers are down on yesterday.

NSW records more than 12,000 COVID cases, 14 deaths

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon. 

Star of the stage and screen, Queenie van de Zandt, celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Blue', one of Joni Mitchell's most praised albums.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

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

Don't you hate it when former PMs call at dinner?

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?

Social media has helped countless conspiracies flourish. Picture: Shutterstock

Social media adds a new layer to fighting misinformation.

Don't believe all you read this election

Port Macquarie North Shore residents are angry their roads haven't been repaired. Photo: Liz Langdale

North Shore residents wanted their road fixed. Council's giving them a footpath.

North Shore residents say road funding 'forgotten' by council

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Climate change is taking a toll on our rainforests killing trees at a faster rate since the 1980s.

Australian rainforests dying faster

Labor MP Greg Donnelly has proposed more than 30 amendments to the NSW assisted dying bill.

NSW upper house VAD debate continues

Matthew Macfadyen, left and Colin Firth in Operation Mincemeat. Picture: Transmission

Director John Madden's film delves into the urban myths surrounding a risky wartime plan.

Building up a story behind a story

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

Public land where cows graze has been opened up for camping causing conflict between farmers who manage the land and fishers who want access to the river.

Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Mushfiqur Rahim has scored a century and reached a milestone of 5000 Test runs for Bangladesh.

Mushfiqur's Test milestone for Bangladesh

Motor racing officials will reduce the F1 season to 22 races with the Russian GP not replaced.

Formula One officials reduce 2022 season

Flyhalf Dan Biggar has retained the Welsh captaincy for the three-Test tour to South Africa.

Biggar named Wales captain for Boks series

The Adelaide Thunderbirds celebrate their 68-55 Super Netball win over the Firebirds on Wednesday.

Thunderbirds too powerful for Firebirds

Hiroshi Ibusuki came close to scoring for Adelaide Utd in their goalless draw with Melbourne City.

Reds, City in A-League Men semi stalemate

Asia has pledged its support for Gianni Infantino as he bids to win another term as FIFA president.

Asia backs Infantino FIFA re-election bid

Shayna Jack has won a spot on Australia's swim team for this year's world titles and Comm Games.

Shayna Jack wins Aussie swim team spot

Jo Harten got out of her sick bed to lead the Giants to a 69-60 Super Netball win over Collingwood.

Super Giants come from behind to beat Pies

A man will face Melbourne Magistrates Court charged with murder over a fatal house fire.

Man faces court over fatal Vic house fire

Retired AFL player Sam Fisher has been charged with trafficking illicit drugs.

Ex-AFL star charged with drug trafficking

Buses carrying Ukrainian fighters have left the Azovstal steel plant escorted by Russian forces.

Nearly 700 Mariupol fighters surrender

At least a dozen people are dead after a wall at a salt factory in western India collapsed.

India salt factory wall collapse kills 12

Craig Bellamy will lead Melbourne in 2023, his 21st season as Storm coach.

Johns sways Bellamy to remain Storm coach

A bonus for Port Macquarie business and tourism as back to back festivals get underway

Australian women's cricket team coach Matthew Mott will mentor England men's white-ball teams.

Aussie Mott becomes England ODI, T20 coach

Southwest of Bourke or northeast of Louth, the 16,371 hectare (40,442 acre) Gundabooka has unique pioneering history.

Huge slice of outback history for sale

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

A replacement ship for the Young Endeavour will be built in Port Macquarie. Image: Birdon. 

A replacement ship for the Young Endeavour will be built in Port Macquarie.

Young Endeavour ship project to invigorate Hastings economy

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

Cowper candidate inspired by Tame and Higgins

Newcastle Jets chief executive Shane Mattiske, Football Mid North Coast chairman Lance Fletcher and Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan on Friday. Photo: Paul Jobber

"This is an area that is clearly part of us and they're our people."

Newcastle Jets boss again throws support behind new sport complex

Veterinarians for Climate Action are worried about the impact of climate change on individual animals and species like koalas. Photo supplied

"We vets see that all kinds of animals are harmed by the effects of a changing climate."

Veterinarians for Climate Action speak up for animals ahead of federal election

Bravehearts Mid North Coast hosted a fundraiser at Port Macquarie Race Club on May 17.

"In 70 to 90 per cent of the cases the offender is known, trusted and loved by the family."

Bravehearts' race meeting another chance to advocate child safety

(From L to R) Sovereign Place IGA's Zac Stewart, Lismore councillor Elly Bird, Hastings Co-op's Tim Walker, Hotel Metropole Lismore owners Wal Edwards and Nick Lake, and Lismore councillor Louise Somerville. Photo: Hastings Co-op

"It was an emotional day... we raised a lot of funds for Resilient Lismore and other charities."

Hastings community visits Lismore to help the flood-affected region

Y NSW area manager for recreation and camps Alisa Wells, Port Macquarie Hastings deputy mayor Adam Roberts and Port Macquarie Olympic Pool centre manager Jodie Buttsworth. Photo: Supplied


"The weather was on our side and it turned out to be a beautiful day for us to officially welcome the local community and let them know how excited we are to be serving them."

Big splash for The Y's family fun day in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie race meeting to be held on Tuesday.