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Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

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

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed. 

A man has been stabbed during an ugly brawl between two groups in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.

Mr Albanese and Senator Wong will head to Tokyo on Monday afternoon.

Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

"Definitely some work to do. I think it came down to our effort and attitude in defence."

Blues blitz Sharks to maintain perfect start to Group 3 season

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

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

"We were trying to work out how to squeeze the games in just so the kids could play."

Early start worth it for Wauchope Soccer Club committee member

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?

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

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

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Russian soldiers have cleared mines and debris on the grounds of Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know

A man charged with multiple offences after sieges in Brisbane has been denied bail.

Man denied bail after two Brisbane sieges

US stock markets have been harder hit than Europe because they were more overvalued.

Stocks hover just above bear territory

Docker Sam Switkowski has been sent straight to the AFL Tribunal over a chicken wing tackle.

Docker Sam Switkowski sent to AFL Tribunal

Host and retired Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace in Coolah. Image: Supplied / The Full Box

It has been 30 years since the death of Penny Hill.

Million dollar cold case under the microscope in new show

Jack Bird will remain in Dragons colours until at least the end of the 2024 NRL season.

Bird's Dragons NRL deal finally done

Patrick Dangerfield is set to miss Geelong's next two games due to his troublesome calf injury.

Dangerfield set for stint on AFL sidelines

Sydney FC have replaced Danny Townsend as CEO, promoting an experienced Sky Blues executive.

Sydney FC appoint Santo as new CEO

President Joe Biden says the United States would militarily defend Taiwan if it was attacked.

US would defend Taiwan if attacked: Biden

Suncorp has settled a class action over excessive superannuation commissions.

Suncorp super class action settles

Penny Wong says climate change policy will be key to improving relations with Pacific countries.

Climate 'central' for Pacific relations

The AFL's drastically revamped approach to umpiring this season has drawn more scorn after Round 10.

Free kick calls put AFL umps in spotlight

Little Blue Shed: Tanja Curcic (second from left) and some of the women in rural East Uganda. Photo: supplied

Upon returning to Sydney, Tanja couldn't make sense of her good paying, comfortable job anymore.

The Aussie-led project bringing hope to women in Uganda

Wet wipes which falsely claim to be a flushable are the main culprits behind creating fatbergs.

Australia takes aim at fatberg scourge

Rabbitohs officials were unhappy Taane Milne was ruled out with concussion in the loss to Canberra.

NRL unhappy on Souths head-knock comments

Guy Sebastian says his former manager fabricated evidence to explain missing money.

Guy Sebastian rejects documents as false

An inquiry was told that The Star required cleansing after parts of its business went badly wrong.

Star chairman says casino needs cleansing

Authorities say the mosquitoes which spread the virus have declined in number, but risks remain.

NSW confirms second encephalitis death

Details have been announced for a memorial service for Andrew Symonds this Friday.

Townsville public memorial for Symonds

Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent)

"Still too close to call one way or the other."

Scrutineers keep close eye on 'see-sawing' Cowper election results

The brutal beauty of an election is on show in Australia today.

The brutality of elections as the new PM takes over - and takes off

Port Macquarie futsal team look to defy the odds after accepting Colombian invite

"It doesn't matter what group we're in, everyone's going to say 'that's the group of death' ... but they all are for us."

Eagles look to defy the odds after accepting Colombian invite

Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied

"To send him to America the first year, we had to sell a block of land at Clybucca just to get him there."

Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage

They've waited two years for live music, so the rain wasn't going to stop FOTSUN fans.

FOTSUN photos: what's a little rain?

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

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

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'

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