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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

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country only has petrol stocks for one day.

Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol: PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has picked Elisabeth Borne as his new prime minister.

Macron picks Borne as new French PM

Adam Bandt (left) says the Greens plan to kick the Liberals out and keep Labor on track.

Greens to lay out priorities as poll nears

Bernard Collaery has lost a bid to force intelligence officials to hand over evidence in his case.

Judge rules spying lawfulness not relevant

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern caught COVID-19 on the weekend following the infection of her partner.

COVID keeps NZ's Ardern from budget week

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese at an early learning centre in Perth.

Day 36 of the federal election campaign

Scott Morrison has dismissed suggestions that the Australian economy faces the risk of a recession

Morrison scoffs at suggestion of recession

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Wadeye is one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the NT, home to 22 clans.

Violent brawl in remote Top End community

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

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?

LATEST NEWS

MICHELIN MAN: Massimo Speroni is executive chef at Jana, QT Newcastle's signature restaurant. 

"True to the QT philosophy, QT Newcastle will offer a highly inventive food and beverage experience, highlighting local provenance."

New taste of high-end dining in the East End

Victory: Newcastle brothers Henry and Joss Woodyard won Lego Masters 2022. Picture: Supplied 

"We have been told we are the best thing since Silverchair."

Nothing better than Lego win as Newcastle brothers take out title

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

VALE: Prominent local business personality and advocate Kevin Coffey has died, aged 65.

"He was basically the spokesperson for Darby Street."

'Real loss': community advocate Kevin Coffey dies, age 65

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.