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Changes to eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is good news. Picture: Shutterstock.

Finance guru Noel Whittaker explains why the changes to eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is good news.

Changes to seniors' health card eligibility is a gift to many

Getting ahead on your mortgage now can help ease the pain of future rate rises. 

How you can prepare your home loan for future rate rises

Getting ahead on your mortgage repayments now can help ease the pain of future rate rises. Picture: Shutterstock.

Rates are going up, but here's how to prepare for more increases.

Negative gearing was all the go in the 1980s, but doesn't work in today's property market. Picture: Shutterstock. 

Why 'negative gearing' is now an outdated investment strategy

There are tax effective ways to invest for your children or grandchildren. Picture: Shutterstock.

There are tax effective ways to invest for your children or grandchildren.

Dos and don'ts of how to start investing for your children

BAD DEBT: Cash handouts for votes isn't worth the debt. Picture: Shutterstock.

Cash handouts for votes isn't worth the bad debt says money man Noel Whittaker.

Government's very expensive election budget Band-Aids

Doug Dingwall

Olivia Ireland

Retired couple, Philip and Marjanneke McGuire. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

While the cost of living has grown, pensions have not kept pace.

A hint of budget relief promises for retirees

Pensioners are set to receive an extra $20 in their pocket fortnightly.

Increase in payment welcomed by age pensioners

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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

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?

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

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

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

BOOKISH: Robert Swart started his TikTok account to review and share book-themed content. Now, he has an audience of over 150,000. Pictures: Instagram.

Robert Swart grew up an avid book lover. When he created a TikTok account, he had no idea he would amass a loyal following of over 150,000 people.

TikTok creator talks fantasy novels and his own epic love story

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese was campaigning in Darwin today. Picture: AAP

The Labor leader said he would not play politics on issues of national security if elected.

Albanese slams move not to seek bipartisan support on AUKUS

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he would manage the COVID vaccine rollout differently in hindsight. Picture: AAP

The Prime Minister admitted a mistake in his handling of the vaccine taskforce, as he doubles down on promises to change if re-elected.

PM singles out Health Department in admitting to vaccine rollout mistakes

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

There are 1377 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 58 in ICU.

NSW records 19 COVID-19 deaths as cases jump

Labor's Jason Clare. Picture: Katherine Griffiths 

He has been the poster child of Labor's election campaign, but Jason Clare's housing policy could be antidote to the affordability crisis.

'It's not sexy stuff, but...': Clare's plan to fix housing

A scene from The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy. Picture: Getty Images

Films like The Wizard of Oz and Rosemary's Baby have fascinating backstories full of travails and tragedies that have become legendary

Films cursed by tragedy and tales

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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

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

Strength in numbers: John Krnc, one of the founding members of Local Liquor, outside his Lyneham store.

A Canberra company that was formed to support local liquor stores to survive and thrive against increasing competition for big industry players is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Canberra's Local Liquor celebrates milestone with eyes to the future

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

See the sights and experience the variety on this Discovery Tour of the very best South Australia has to offer.

The many highlights of South Australia

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

There is no end to the limits of imaginative play time your children will enjoy in their Possum Play couch.

Possum Play keeps screen time to a minimum

Massage your feet to fitness

A revolutionary way to do your bit for you and future generations. 

Oh Crap solves the dog poop problem

Give single-use plastic the flick and help keep our oceans clean

If you've been feeling a little slow and your brain function has been lethargic - Yootropics BRAIN can improve your cognitive abilitiy. 

Feeling foggy? Evaporate brain strain and improve your cognitive functionality

It's new and just for you - Menopause+ is a combination of specially selected ingredients. 

Managing menopause may just have got a little easier

Move or Improve | 2022

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort. 

Active Truth celebrate the diversity of women in their active and swimwear range

Swimmers for every size and shape

Only the finest for your favourite member of the household will do. 

Don't make a dog's dinner out of feeding your pets

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint. 

A mattress made with the earth in mind

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

Leaders bump heads over housing policy

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

Scott Morrison on the campaign trail in Ipswich, Queensland.

What they said on day 36 of the campaign

Former Hume Conservatorium CEO Jacqui Smith in front of the new creative precinct. Photo: Louise Thrower

Such was her impact on the Con after less than a year in the job, Chair and acting-CEO Ed Suttle seemed completely unfazed as the wheels keep on turning.

Hume Con seeking to be regional "leader" as search begins for new CEO

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

Leslie William Windser and his supporters walking out of the Queanbeyan Court House after he was fined $2000 for setting fire during the Black Summer bushfires in 2019. Picture: Toby Vue

A man who gave multiple versions about a fire he was found to have caused during the Black Summer bushfires has been fined $2000.

'Meticulous' man caused 'dreadful' fire amid raging Black Summer

Teachers in the Shoalhaven went on strike. Rallies were held in Bomaderry and Queanbeyan, with Southern Highland and Tableland teachers encouraged to go on strike in Sydney. Picture: Jorja McDonnell 

"We're exhausted, we're worn out and we'd like to be appreciated a bit more."

'It's heartbreaking and demoralising'; Why one teacher went on strike

With the federal election two weeks away, early voting centres will open on Monday, May 9.