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Vandals in the Illawarra seat of Cunningham have destroyed United Australia Party corflutes of candidate Benjamin Britton.

Elections are fought on the streets and decided in the polling booths.

Corflute wars: How political ads and vandalism costs votes

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

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

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

Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini

Postal voting deadline looms

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt appear in TikTok videos ahead of the federal election on May 21. 

If TikTok likes were votes, a Labor backbencher would be prime minister and his party would already have claimed election victory.

Who is winning the Federal Election race on TikTok?

There are 1,437 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 65 in ICU.

NSW COVID cases drop, hospitalisations rise

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

The election campaign has hit the home stretch, leaving only five days until polling day.

As it happened: Peter Dutton is 'the biggest threat to national security' says WA Premier

Greens leader Adam Bandt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

A hung parliament with Greens MPs on the lower house crossbench could position the party to demand support for policies in exchange for its backing in a minority government.

Greens to reveal 'balance of power' list for hung parliament at campaign launch

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has gone into bat for Senator Katy Gallagher (inset). Pictures: AAP

Australia's first female PM has written a personal letter endorsing Katy Gallagher, asking Canberrans not risk losing her in the Senate.

'Incredible representative': Gillard intervenes to endorse 'at-risk' Gallagher

Working dogs: Regular panelists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee with quizmaster Tom Gleisner (cente) are back for season 10 of Have You Been Paying Attention?. Photo supplied by Channel 10.

"When you put five funny people in a room with Tom at the helm, no two shows are the same," says Ed Kavalee. That's why Have You Been Paying Attention is about to premiere its 10th season. Read all about it in our TV Guide.

Ed Kavalee pays attention and pips the panel on 'Have You Been Paying Attention?'

The diverse individuals who take part in ABC TV's Space 22, to see if creative exercises can help heal invisible wounds, are visibly changed by it. This is a must watch program.

Mental health problems nurtured by art and music in ABC TV's Space 22

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Liberal Party campaign launch on Day 35 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison says the Coalition "saved the country" through its pandemic response, and has promised to unlock superannuation for first home buyers struggling to enter the property market.

'Just warming up': PM launches campaign with promise to unlock super for home buyers

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Labor leader stopped short of committing to a wage rise for public servants, but repeated his promise to "revitalise" the bureaucracy.

Albanese declines to promise higher public service wages

NSW records 10,954 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths on May 14, 2022. Picture: File

There are 1,377 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 59 in ICU.

NSW records more than 9000 COVID cases, four deaths

Royce Gay of Queanbeyan discusses the election in Eden-Monaro. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

It's less than a week until election day and the ultra-marginal seat of Eden-Monaro seems to be pulling further away from its bellwether status.

For whom the bellwether tolls: the mood on the ground in Eden-Monaro

Anthony Albanese wants Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The funds will help Australian businesses to diversify and innovate to climb the technological ladder.

Labor to create $1b fund for manufacturing innovation, diversification

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Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Send in your pictures of your pets for our Riverina World Animal Day celebrations.

All creatures great and small: Riverina celebrates World Animal Day

Plans for a state-of-the-art rodeo arena in Wagga have been revealed, with proponents predicting it a windfall for the city.

Rodeo group takes the reins | PHOTOS, POLL

Ukrainian forces stopped a Russian advance near the eastern city of Izium, the governor says.

Russia forces fall back in eastern Ukraine

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

McDonald's out of Russia after 30 years

Carlton's Zac Williams will be sidelined for at least the next 10 weeks of the AFL season.

Blues' Williams to miss 10 weeks in AFL

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he's not speculating about a Coalition defeat.

Leaders bump heads over housing policy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to community members with Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch, during an afternoon tea at Railway Halls in Cairns on Monday. Picture: Getty Images

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appeared on 7.30pm

Independents success due to 'more insulated' communities, PM says

Richmond star Marlion Pickett will challenge a rough conduct ban at the AFL tribunal.

Richmond take a swing at Pickett AFL ban

Unexpectedly weak economic data from China highlighted fears about a slowdown in growth.

European shares fall after China data

Essendon have slumped to 16th on the AFL ladder after a heavy loss to the Sydney Swans.

Heppell fires back at Essendon's critics

The rail union is at loggerheads with the NSW government over the safety of new Sydney trains.

Safety impasse remains over new NSW trains

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

Defender Michael Zullo has parted ways with the A-Leauge Men's club after struggling with injury.

Zullo makes emotional exit from Sky Blues

Andrew Symonds is remembered at the Wests Tigers-Cowboys NRL match at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.

Rods out for Roy as tributes keep flowing

Scott Morrison on the campaign trail in Ipswich, Queensland.

What they said on day 36 of the campaign

Jy Simpkin says North Melbourne's experienced players need to step up to save their AFL season.

Senior Kangaroos must step up: Jy Simpkin

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

The Bank Cafe owner Brad Rickard is slowly working to clean up his Lismore business after the floodwaters nearly reached the ceiling. Photos: MARINA NEIL.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared that Australia is getting harder to live in because of disasters. We spoke to people who have lost everything and know how hard life can be in Disaster Country.

After the flood comes rivers of tears

Anthony Albanese with Gabrielle Nina Ritchie, four months old. Picture: Steve Evans

The two major party leaders will be getting more energised as polling day approaches.

Election antics get increasingly frantic

Paul Fletcher has offered under-threat regional newspapers a $10 million lifeline. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Regional newspapers sounding the alarm over a devastating price hike have been offered a lifeline.

Under-threat regional papers offered $10m lifeline

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wife Jenny, daughters Lily and Abbey and mother Marion at a Liberal Party rally on Day 28 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

The Informer: Mum's the word on day 28 of the election campaign

Mum's the word on day 28 of the election campaign

ON ALERT: Australia's valuable cattle industry is on high alert with big biosecurity risks on the doorstep. IMAGE: Shutterstock

CCA says Indonesia in the process of preparing an emergency declaration

Beef on high alert as foot and mouth confirmed in Indonesia

If re-elected, Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledges up to 400,000 small businesses could benefit from a government investment.

Government promises $17.9 million in help to small businesses

Jim Chalmers and Josh Frydenberg joked about Andrew Barr's shoutout in today's press conference. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Reserve Bank decision to lift the cash rate on Tuesday has forced the Coalition to defend its handling of the economy.

As it happened: Andrew Barr gets a shoutout from Treasurer

Why Australia's regional newspapers are asking for emergency government support

Why we're asking for emergency support

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Speaking in Armidale, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has acknowledged the important role regional media plays in upholding democracy and the need for it to be supported.

Deputy PM backs regional newspapers: 'You mightn't like them all the time but they're vitally important'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture Peter Lorimer

Reserve Bank set to release new interest rate today. PM says he's not looking at the number through a political lens.

As it happened: PM 'sympathises' over interest hike, can't say sorry

Senior collections adviser Claire Sheridan and ANU collections project officer Claudia Reppin in the ANU University House bunker. Picture: Karleen Minney

University House at the Australian National University was a showcase for art and design when it opened - and safe from nuclear catastrophe

There's nothing quite like a house with a Cold War bunker

Labor leader Anthony Albanese and candidate for Brisbane Madonna Jarrett are shown homes damaged by recent flooding in Brisbane. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Labor believes it's got a plan to making it easier for a lucky few.

Housing affordability crisis? Labor offers its 'help'

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaks at the Labor Party campaign launch at Optus Stadium in Perth on May 1. Picture: AAP

Federal election: Labor's Anthony Albanese outlines no one left behind.

Labor calls for cheaper, fairer Australia in election pledge

CEO of Dietitians Australia Robert Hunt making the most of his fresh produce. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

With the increasing cost of living, food prices have skyrocketed but here is how you can save on your weekly shop.

How to save on the cost of groceries

Labor has described a steep rise in newsprint costs as "a terminal threat to local newspapers already on a knife-edge".

RIGHT TO KNOW: Fears that local news deserts across Australia will grow as print costs rise on July 1

'Crisis response' call to save local news

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese is out of isolation from COVID-19 as he will take a gradual approach to campaigning on advice of his doctor.