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ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

Two people in Australia's largest cities have the virus, so is it likely to spread further?

What is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

The indie-rock duo are always looking towards the horizon

Holy Holy refuse to repeat themselves

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

A shabby, desperate ploy that sank fast

CHARISMA: Phil Jamieson will release his debut solo album Somebody Else on July 27.

Old troublemaker Phil Jamieson in solo gig

Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale. 

Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

Voters biting the hand that never fed them

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the answer to climate change. So what's the deal with it?

Will hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

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

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.

Mr Albanese and Senator Wong will head to Tokyo on Monday afternoon.

Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

Handing out how-to-vote cards at the Bega Showground pavilion polling booth are (from left) Dennis Mortimer, Rian Smith, Karen Avery, Carmen Mataic and Tonia Liosatos. Photo: Ben Smyth

The polls have opened for election day 2022 and voters across Eden-Monaro are being asked the big question - tomato sauce or barbecue?

How election day unfolded across Eden-Monaro

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

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The many benefits of seeking treatment

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

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?

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

Take control of your pregnancy journey

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

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

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

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

Postal votes appear to be favouring Labor's Madonna Jarrett over the Greens in the seat of Brisbane.

Five seats key to final election result

Police raids across southwestern Sydney on Tuesday followed a 10-month covert operation.

NSW syndicate members in court after raids

Peter Counsell training for the Everest Marathon in Nepal. Photos: Supplied

Peter Counsell is proving age and altitude are no barrier, as he takes on the Everest Marathon at the age of 65.

This 65-year-old is set to tackle the world's highest marathon

Biannca Edmunds is on trial accused of directing her husband to kill her former partner.

Woman bashed after seeing partner murdered

Labor's Kristy McBain and Liberal Jerry Nockles on election day. Photos: Supplied

Liberal contender Jerry Nockles officially conceded Eden-Monaro late on Sunday as election results continue to clearly favour Labor incumbent Kristy McBain.

Jerry Nockles officially concedes as Eden-Monaro backs Labor, Kristy McBain

DOMINANCE: The Mudchooks continue to hold down first place convincingly with a 31-19 win over the second place Bushrangers. Picture: Pause Every Moment. 

Mudchooks take out top of the ladder battle, Taralga mount furious comeback in round seven

Bungendore Mudchooks take out top of the ladder battle

Tree removal will be taking place along a section of the Kings Highway on the Clyde Mountain next week. Photo supplied.

'Dangerous' trees to be removed from Clyde Mountain section

A woman has been airlifted to Canberra Hospital after a farming accident near Tarago. Photo: file

A woman has been airlifted to Canberra Hospital after a farming accident near Tarago on Sunday afternoon (May 22).

Woman airlifted to Canberra Hospital after farming accident near Tarago

Queanbeyan's affordable housing strategy revealed by council.

Queanbeyan's affordable housing strategy revealed

Kristy McBain with her husband Brad and supporters at Club Sapphire on election night.

Kristy McBain has addressed her crowd of family and supporters at Club Sapphire Merimbula in good spirits with ABC analyst Antony Green calling Eden-Monaro for Labor

Labor's Kristy McBain claims victory in Eden-Monaro

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Federal Election 2022: Eden-Monaro heads to the polls

How do you like to have your tea? Enjoy it your way on International Tea Day. Pictures: Briannah Devlin

While many of you will be heading over to the polling booths today, May 21 is also the day to sit down and have a cup of tea.

Sit down for a cuppa in honour of International Tea Day

All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

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

IEU NSW ACT executive council. Picture: Supplied.

More than 17,000 teachers and support staff in 540 Catholic diocesan schools throughout NSW and the ACT have voted overwhelmingly for the right to take protected industrial action on May 27.

Catholic school staff set to take strike action

The growing Marys Mount area in Goulburn where construction is taking place. Picture: Louise Thrower


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As the 2022 Federal Election campaign entered its final week Scott Morrison issued a final challenge to his Labor counterpart Anthony Albanese in the form of a potentially game-changing housing policy.

'Not a bad idea' to 'shortsighted': What you think of the government's super housing scheme

As Australia celebrates National Volunteers Week, NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Superintendent Paul Jones has praised the hard work and dedication of the volunteer firefighters in the Lake George District, which covers the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area.

Celebrating volunteer firefighters this National Volunteers Week

Angus Taylor, Jim Molan and Jerry Nockles tour Electro Optic Systems with senior vice president of global production and supply chain, Dr Warwick Holloway. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The federal government will invest $23.6 million into a satellite manufacturing hub in Jerrabomberra.

Funding for Queanbeyan satellite hub

QPRC Mayor Kenrick Winchester (R) and Deputy Mayor Cr Esma Livermore. Photo: QPRC

Queanbeyan Palerang Council considered two items at the Ordinary Meeting on May 11 about the NSW Department of Education's compulsory acquisition of land for the purposes of a high school in Bungendore.