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HUNG UP: If neither party obtains a majority of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives, it results in a hung parliament.

Punters are predicting a hung parliament to result at this week's federal election. So what is it and what happens next?

What is a hung parliament and is Australia likely to have one?

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

Good luck changing the tone of politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Simone De Peak.

The Prime Minister has attempted to spruik his housing policy, while sledging Labor over election costings.

PM spruiks super for housing and more powers for health in pandemic

There are 1442 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 59 in ICU.

NSW records 16 COVID-19 deaths

Throwback to Scott Morrison on the first day of the campaign. Picture: James Croucher

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: press chase Anthony Albanese after failing to get answers

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham have unveiled the Coalition's election costings in Melbourne on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Coalition's election costings show $2.7 billion will be cut from the public sector over the next four years if it's re-elected.

'They're paid well': Coalition to cut $2.7bn in spending to public sector

Voting will be socially distanced this election, but we'll still be using the traditional paper ballots. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The pandemic election is upon us. How will COVID-19 impact the way we vote?

How COVID-19 will impact the way you vote

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

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

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

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?

Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini

Postal voting deadline looms

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The WTA remains locked in a standoff with China over issues involving tour player Peng Shuai.

China still on outer in latest WTA roster

Jacinda Ardern's government released its emissions reduction plan on Monday.

New Zealand set for climate election fight

Amber Heard says filing for divorce was hard "was hard because I loved Johnny so much".

Heard: I wouldn't have survived Depp abuse

Min Woo Lee is one of eight Australian's chasing major glory at this week's US PGA Championship.

Minjee's win spurs on Min Woo Lee at PGA

Regional phone concern as 3G phased out to 4G

No drop outs: Telstra's 3G changeover vow

Ryan Gosling will star in The Fall Guy, one of several big-budget films being made in Australia.

More big budget film, TV for Australia

Teammates say Sydney Roosters rookie Joseph Suaalii can become one of the best players in the NRL.

Roosters' NRL teen Suaalii 'a freak': Manu

"We are at war and that's not an exaggeration," President Rodrigo Chaves said about cyberattacks.

Ransomware gang threatens Costa Rica govt

The Australian Stock Exchange is cracking down on companies faking green credentials.

ASX joins crackdown on 'greenwashing'

Australia's Mitch Marsh struck 63 off 48 balls to help the Delhi Capitals to a crucial IPL victory.

Marsh keeps Delhi in race for IPL playoffs

Pediatricians recorded a rise in teenagers admitted to hospital for self-harming during lockdowns.

Kids' mental health suffered in lockdowns

There is a near perfect storm in hospitals building for a major catastrophe. Photo: File

Welcome to Blacktown Hospital Emergency on Friday, May 13.

Emergency departments in need of critical care

Premier Peter Malinauskas wants to lift SA's Emergency Management Declaration by June 30.

Libs seek to cut SA COVID-19 penalties

An expected increase in skin cancer globally is a 'red flag' for Australia, a specialist says.

Australia headed for melanoma 'tsunami'

Chair Ita Buttrose says change is needed to ensure public trust in the ABC's response to complaints.

ABC to appoint complaints ombudsman

Close contacts in Perth will be able to pick up free COVID-19 tests from new drive-through sites.

Perth to get drive-in RAT collection sites

SUPERGROUP: The Smile are Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and jazz drummer Tom Skinner.

The Smile worthy of Radiohead fans' attention

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.

Whatever I Say to call the shots at Port on Tuesday

Founder of DeadlyScience Corey Tutt wins Transgrid Indigenous Achievement Award. Photo: Supplied

The award recognises young Indigenous people using their own stories and life experiences to give back to their communities.

High honour for Port Macquarie's Corey Tutt at 2022 Young Achiever Awards

Forster-Tuncurry halfback Adrian Davis looks for support in the Group 3 game against Wauchope at Tuncurry. This is one of only two matches to be played so far this season.

Group 3 to decide fate of postponed round of games

Group 3 general meeting to decide fate of washed out round

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Mayor Peta Pinson. Photo: Liz Langdale. 

Hastings residents are being invited to have their say on council's operational plan

Traffic and transport: the big ticket items in council's draft budget

Tyrese Dungay will rejoin Port City Breakers for the 2022 Group 3 rugby league season after missing out on an NRL contract. Photo: Paul Jobber

"The North Coast Bulldogs system gives me an option and another pathway now."

Breakers teenager prepared to keep fighting for NRL contract

Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, shortly after raising her concerns about Port Macquarie-Hastings Council in an address to the NSW Parliament Photo: supplied. 

Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams has attacked council's "blatant misrepresentation" of climate policy in an address to NSW Parliament

Port Macquarie MP slams council's response to climate change

FOTSUN returns to Port Macquarie on May 19

Looking for something to do? Check-in daily to see what's happening near you.

What's On: your Mid North Coast events and activities guide

Timothy Luke Doyle and Steven Garrad will be sentenced on November 7, 2022.

Sentencing adjourned for Mid Coast duo charged under Arkstone child abuse operation

Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched the Liberals' election campaign on Sunday. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has made housing a central part of the Liberal Party's official launch.

Liberal Party 'warms up' with final countdown underway

It has been a challenging and rewarding first term for Cowper MP Pat Conaghan.

Affordable housing among MP's priorities, if re-elected

Hastings Valley Netball Association satisfied to play on all-weather courts

Dr Andriy Boyko (R) with wife Emma Schwartzkoff and two-year-old daughter Frankie Boyko. Photo: supplied

"I think for me any bit of help, helps - and that doesn't have to be financial."