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What Whitlam candidates have to say about housing affordability

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher 

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

Staff was arrested on Wednesday over the murder of Matthew Davis (inset photos). Main photo: NSW Police

The 65-year-old man fronted Wollongong Local Court on Thursday, 24 hours after he was arrested at his Warilla home.

Lake Illawarra murder accused identified in court

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

Lake Illawarra murder case: Police searching for another two men

Stephen William Staff, top left, has been charged with the murder of Matthew Davis, bottom left. Right: CCTV footage of the moments before and after the alleged homicide.

Police are searching for two men captured in CCTV moments before and after the death of Matthew Davis.

Police search for another two men in Lake Illawarra murder case

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

Conversations with Friends is from the team behind streaming sensation, Normal People. Picture: Amazon Prime

The creative team behind Normal People struggles to recreate its magic in this earnest romantic drama that never quite delivers what we crave.

Trust a Gen-Xer to rub a fragile 20-something the wrong way at a dinner party

There are 1283 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 46 in ICU.

NSW records 22 COVID-19 deaths as cases drop

Prime Minister Scott Morrison crashes into Luca Fauvette during an under 8s soccer training session in Devonport. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

With two days until the election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese are campaigning furiously in marginal seats.

Live blog: Labor releases costings, $7.4bn budget increase

Man charged with murder of Lake Illawarra man Matthew Davis

A 65-year-old was arrested on Wednesday over the murder of Matthew Davis (inset photos). Main photo: NSW Police

Matthew Davis, 31, was found deceased inside his home in August last year.

Stephen Jones says a UAP volunteer made violent threats against others at the Dapto polling place. Picture: Adam McLean

Labor Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones says it was the culmination of escalating abuse.

UAP volunteer accused of threatening to shoot people at Dapto polling booth

INSIDE THE BARREL: 'Pork-barrelling' refers to the process of essentially buying votes in key seats.

There has been a lot of talk of 'pork-barrelling' this election season, especially in the context of anti-corruption. So what is pork-barrelling, and how do politicians do it?

Pork-barrelling and a federal ICAC: Who's promised what?

"My opponents think it's still OK to make fun of someone's name in their advertising," Anthony Albanese told Italian-Australians at Club Marconi in Western Sydney. Picture: AAP

Anthony Albanese has chosen a friendly setting to launch an incendiary accusation.

What's in a name? Albanese's accusation made in risky setting

Filling out the almost comically large Senate ballot paper can be a daunting task. Photo: Adam McLean

Whether you just need a quick refresher or you haven't voted before, we have you covered.

Your questions on voting for the Senate answered

Scott Morrison has crashed into a young player while playing soccer in Devonport, Tasmania.

Scott Morrison has joked the local Devonport football team could use him as a "bulldozer" for their new grandstand.

Scott Morrison flattens child playing soccer in Tasmania

Prime Minister Scott Morrison accidentally crash-tackled under 8s football player, Luca Fauvette, on Wednesday afternoon in Devonport, Tasmania. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

Morrison scores an own goal after bulldozing a young soccer player just in time for the nightly TV news.

'Should have been a penalty': Bulldozed boy speaks about PM tackle

United as one: The Illawarra Olympians and Paralympians now recognised on the city's monument at Lang Park. Picture: Adam McLean

"To be on the wall together is a special thing."

Illawarra's Paralympians now sit alongside Olympic heroes

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

No place like home: Emma McKeon at Wednesday's unveling of the latest additions to Wollongong's Olympians and Paralympians Wall. Picture: Adam McLean

"This is the first one I've missed in 10 years, so it's strange."

McKeon backs Swimming Australia selection policy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP


Australian wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Wages hit sparks new debate on cost of living election

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What Cunningham candidates have to say about housing affordability

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese visited Brisbane on Day 39 of the federal election campaign.

Day 39 of the federal election campaign

Scott Morrison was warned "not to fall on anyone" as he campaigned at a Tasmanian tennis club.

What they said on day 39 of the campaign

Victoria's triple zero call service will be rebranded and brought under government control.

Vic triple zero service to be overhauled

Medical researchers have started a project designed to treat sick outback kids near where they live - keeping them close to home and family, and saving millions of dollars in aeromedical transport costs.

Researchers working to keep sick kids close to home

Sandra Mullaly is cheerful in her police photo but her time in the force was anything but.

Former cop says she was driven to breaking point by the organisation she once loved.

An addict broke her jaw. The force broke her spirit

Have you seen Jesse Rose, Rebecca Monaghan or Goce Nikoloski? Police are calling for information on their whereabouts. Picture: NSW Police

Two men and a woman on the run from Lake Illawarra police

With the election now called, what does it mean for the three seats in the Illawarra

Meet your Illawarra federal election 2022 candidates

NSW has become the last state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying laws.


NSW legalises voluntary assisted dying

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The residential construction industry in the Illawarra has been under stress since bushfires and the pandemic caused supply chain issues and raised the cost of building materials, a new report says.

Building stress sees Illawarra buyers put premium on completed homes: report

Mathew King, aka South Coast Kook, at his local beach in Kiama. Picture:Sylvia Liber

After working in an underground mine for eight years, the Kiama-based surfer saw a future that he didn't want for himself, punctuated by late nights, work he didn't enjoy and limited family time.

Kiama dad loving life after quitting well-paid job in the mines

Julie Harrison at the Salvation Army Shield Appeal launch event with her children Knate and Nikolas. Picture:Robert Peet

One woman's tale of redemption shared at Red Shield Appeal launch.

Red Shield appeal 'more important than ever' this year, says charity

REFLECTION: The AFL must ask itself, is there another reason why fans aren't flocking to the footy. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

The AFL must ask itself, is there another reason why fans aren't flocking to the footy.

Why is the footy not attracting massive crowds this season?

Ex-soldier Bradley Baker will be released from custody in early June. Picture: Facebook

The court heard Baker told a probation worker he could 'kill someone' with his violent outbursts.

'Out of control': Corrimal ex-soldier jailed for bashing neighbour

Valmai Jane Birch captured on CCTV footage shortly before her death, and police outside her home, where her body was found.

'I know what I heard and I swore on God and that's all I have to say.'

How the Woonona woman who was 'everyone's friend' spent her final days

Collecting plastic lids for Lids4Kids was the brainchild of St Bridgid's Catholic Primary School student Raen Gibson. These lids will subsequently be used to make prosthetic limbs.

St Bridgid's Catholic Primary School in Gwynneville is well known for being a "small school with a big heart".

How Gwynneville school's actions are helping make prosthetic limbs

Winter warmth: Grace Rey is again asking people to donate new socks and underpants for the needy. Picture: Supplied

The Socks 'n' Jocks initiative is running again this May

Socks 'n' Jocks call goes out across Illawarra, Shoalhaven

From 10am to 10pm live music will ring through the Shell Cove Marina on June 18, including hits from The Vanns (above). Picture: Supplied

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Shut up and take my money .. oh wait, it's a FREE festival!

The Vanns headline free festival at Shell Cove Marina

Disqualified driver from Warrawong caught behind the wheel twice in the same day.

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