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McDonald's will cease operations in Russia as a stand against the war in Ukraine.

McDonald's out of Russia after 30 years

Finn McHugh

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

Detectives arrested the man in Kogarah Bay and charged him with sexual assaulting a young girl.

NSW man charged with sex assault of child

Emma Horn

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?

Warringah MP Zali Steggall wants a future-focused circular economy and return to budget discipline.

Independent policy key in hung parliament

Labor says Prime Minister Scott Morrison has "dropped the ball" in the Pacific region.

China security pact sours khaki election

Bushfires and floods have ravaged Australia in recent years, with voters keen to see climate action.

Climate change heats up election focus

Anthony Albanese says he will commission the development of a medical manufacturing industry plan.

Sovereign manufacturing, economy in focus

Witnesses will give evidence to an inquiry into the abuse and neglect of people with a disability.

Issues probed at Sydney disability service

Ritesh Jain (left) and Neena Mitter say the chemical-free spray only targets silverleaf whitefly.

Enviro-friendly spray targets crop killer

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WEIGHING UP THE COSTS: First home buyer Harry Charlesworth says he would take advantage of a new first home buyers scheme proposed by the Coalition. 

"I think it'll definitely work in a lot of people's favour."

'Can't wait that long': new first home buyers scheme divides opinion

AVAILABLE: Former Brisbane Bronco Anthony Milford is set to make his debut for the Newcastle Knights against his former club on Thursday night. 

ANTHONY Milford is yet to play a game for the Knights, but the club is considering a move to secure the playmaker to a long-term deal.

Knights consider long-term play for Milford

DEMOCRACY: The footpath outside the pre-polling centre in Singleton (Youth Venue on the corner Pitt and Bathurst streets) is festooned with candidates corflutes as volunteers handout how-to-vote flyers. 

From where to vote, how to vote, finding out what electorate you're in and what to do if you get COVID before May 21, we have the answers to your Federal Election 2022 questions.

Caught COVID in election week? Here's what you need to do

"I don't like spending the taxpayers' money twice on the same project."

Second attempt: Commonwealth to spend $38m on road fix, again

Those looking to embark on anything from a great Aussie adventure to a weekend camp trip may want to check out the Hunter Valley Outdoor Show beforehand.