The Macleay Argus
Saturday, 21 May
Analysis
It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami
Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP
Finn McHugh
'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament
Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP
Karen Barlow
Federal Election
Counting continues in close Cowper contest; Gillespie retains Lyne
Sue Stephenson
Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent) and David Gillespie (re-elected Nationals MP for Lyne)
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats
Jamieson Murphy • 2hrs ago
TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann
Which seats have changed hands at election
Paul Osborne and Alex Mitchell • 1hr ago
The independents and Greens recorded a surge in support at the 2022 federal election.
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
All polling places will be open for election day: AEC
Olivia Ireland
All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney
Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage
Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied
Paul Jobber
Our History
Bill Flanigan - From Red Baron remnants to the Festival of Spring
Phil Lee
William (Bill) Flanigan inspecting a dahlia bloom in 1970 (Macleay Argus)
'We want to say thank you': Crescent Head Lions Club folds after 46 years
A volunteer from a neighbouring club (third from left) with Crescent Head Lions Club members (back L to R) Alan Loveday, Rosie Gray, Steve Eldridge and Wayne French. (Front L to R) Jo Watts and Brad Weekes. Photo supplied
Mardi Borg
PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass
Lucy Bladen, Finn McHugh, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Kempsey Saleyard's multi-million-dollar upgrades get mooving along
Newsroom
Upgrade work is currently underway at Kempsey Regional Saleyards. Photo: File
Rangers look to make amends in Coastal League One Women's clash
Shelby Coleman gets a pass away in the clash with Coffs United on May 7. Photo: Penny Tamblyn
Federal Election
Last-minute change to how you can vote with COVID-19
Newsroom
Federal Election
Reader poll: candidates respond to the issues that matter to you
Sue Stephenson
(L to R): Faye Aspiotis (One Nation), Keith McMullen (Labor), Pat Conaghan (The Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent), Simon Chaseling (Liberal Democrats), Joshua Fairhall (United Australia Party) and Timothy Nott (The Greens).
Cowper electorate: How to vote in the 2022 federal election
Australia will head to the polls for the 2022 federal election on May 21. Photo: AEC
Ruby Pascoe
Webster answers Cowan's call to arms as Mustangs return home
Paul Jobber
Mal Webster
Two charged in Kempsey after firearms, drugs found in abandoned vehicle
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Which seats have changed hands at election
Paul Osborne and Alex Mitchell • 1hr ago
The independents and Greens recorded a surge in support at the 2022 federal election.
Albanese pledges to bring country together
Paul Osborne • 1hr ago
Labor's Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together after winning government.
Dutton touted as new opposition leader
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
Peter Dutton is tipped to become the next leader of the Australian Liberal party.
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
Tess Ikonomou
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat.
Labor to take power as whole or minority
Andrew Brown
Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese says his rise to leadership sends a message of opportunity.

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National
Albanese pledges to bring country together
Labor's Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together after winning government.
Paul Osborne • 1hr ago
Dutton touted as new opposition leader
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
Peter Dutton is tipped to become the next leader of the Australian Liberal party.
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
Tess Ikonomou
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat.
Labor to take power as whole or minority
Andrew Brown
Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese says his rise to leadership sends a message of opportunity.
Analysis
'Like carnage on the Titanic': No miracle 2.0 arrives for the Liberal faithful
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Stunned silence at the Liberal Party's election night function as MPs fell. Picture: AAP
Sport
Rajasthan books place in IPL qualifier
A brilliant 93 from England's Moeen Ali was not enough to earn Super Kings victory in the IPL.
Russia ban to protect athletes: IOC's Bach
IOC President Thomas Bach said bans protect, not punish, Russian athletes.
Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage
Paul Jobber
Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied
Rangers look to make amends in Coastal League One Women's clash
Shelby Coleman gets a pass away in the clash with Coffs United on May 7. Photo: Penny Tamblyn
Memorable Australian political sport fails
Cassandra Morgan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison tackles Luca Fauvette on a soccer field in Devonport on Wednesday.
Federal Election
Analysis
It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami
Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP
Finn McHugh
Subscriber
Strong showing from Pocock puts Seselja's ACT Senate seat at great risk
Harley Dennett, Olivia Ireland, Gerard Cockburn
David Pocock celebrates at his election party with parents Andy and Jane and supporters. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament
Karen Barlow
Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP
What's On
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What's On: your Mid North Coast events and activities guide
FOTSUN returns to Port Macquarie on May 19
Newsroom
What's on
Lest we forget: Region prepares to commemorate Anzac Day
Lisa Tisdell
There will be Anzac Day services across the region.
What's on
Meet the candidates forum to put spotlight on housing issues
The meet the candidates housing forum on Thursday, April 28 will go online with a Zoom webinar.
What'S on
Rotary's big book bonanza is back
What'S on
See this stunning show of local fauna before it disappears
Vanessa Arundale
Exhibition of "Wildlife in the Macleay"
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Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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Living with climate disasters
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
Race to the Regions
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
Chris McLennan
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia
Gemma Purves
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