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BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

The funniest campaign bloopers, blunders and the moments that made us smile.

Gaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

David Pocock celebrates at his election party with parents Andy and Jane and supporters. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Without Senator Seselja in the Parliament, there would be no Coalition representation at all for the territory.

Pocock on verge of historic upset in ACT Senate shake-up

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

It's the most important vote you'll cast this weekend.

Should 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison's unrelenting election focus on outer suburban seats could remake the Liberals.

Morrison bets Coalition's future on suburban gambit

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Going steady: Hugo the Galapagos tortoise and his new girlfriend, Estrella. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park

After years of searching for the one, the world's most famous tortoise - Hugo the Galapagos tortoise - has finally met his new girlfriend, Estrella.

Hugo the tortoise meets his match in Estrella

A trip to the outback provided a chance to tell an important story and learn more about the art of drone photography.

Stunning drone footage captures the beauty of outback NSW

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

Australia's first female prime minister has been out campaigning with Anthony Albanese as the race tightens a day out from polling day.

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

The Darling is a critical artery of Australia's biggest river system. What happens here affects every Australian. The Forgotten River tells the story of the people trying to save it.

Discover Forgotten River, a podcast from our award-winning team

The late Moira Hodgson with members of the Macleay Quilters and Historical Society
in August 2001. Photo: Macleay Argus

"When we knew we had won first prize there was a lot of cheering and yelling."

Betty's Dream: Macleay Valley Quilters win the top prize at the 2001 Sydney Quilt Show

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Prime Minister has walked around national security comments over revelations the government voted down aid funding to curb Chinese influence in the Pacific.

PM denies leak on Pacific aid cut

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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

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

BUSINESS HUB: Melbourne businesses have huge amounts of competition, and should implement a solid SEO strategy to stand out from the crowd. Photo: Supplied.

Most businesses are online these days with informative websites and engaging social media pages. But to really cut through the noise and gain a competitive edge in their industries, businesses need a solid SEO strategy.

Melbourne businesses need a competitive edge to cut through the noise

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

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

We'll be taking a closer look at just how Aussie graduates can prepare for this changing job industry, and better equip themselves to thrive in the digital age.

How graduates can prepare for employment in the digital age

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?

Get inspired and read the latest edition of The Barrington Towns Visitor Guide here.

Be inspired and read the latest Barrington Towns Visitor Guide here

Read the latest edition of Mid North Coast Now here

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

Here's all that you'll need to consider in order to get yourself started on the road to independent financial management.

Adulting 101: A beginner's guide to managing your own finances

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

Independent Monique Ryan(C), who's on track to take Kooyong, will seek guarantees from Labor.

Independent says Frydenberg yet to concede

REWARDING: John Duval enjoys giving back to his community.

One of South Australia's longest serving volunteers, John Duval, has given his time to various groups and causes over 65 years

The man who's been volunteering for 65 years

Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese says his rise to leadership sends a message of opportunity.

Labor to take power as whole or minority

There were 47,000 new cases and 45 deaths reported across Australia on Saturday.

NSW, Vic post 18,000 new virus cases

Experts say infants are consuming far less iron per day than the recommended amount.

Aussie babies are not getting enough iron

Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent) and David Gillespie (re-elected Nationals MP for Lyne)

Cowper among the last seats to be decided

Counting continues in close Cowper contest; Gillespie retains Lyne

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

Every Australian who has tested positive to COVID-19 can vote.

Last-minute change to how you can vote with COVID-19

Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied

"To send him to America the first year, we had to sell a block of land at Clybucca just to get him there."

Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage

William (Bill) Flanigan inspecting a dahlia bloom in 1970 (Macleay Argus)

The highly successful Festival of Spring held in Kempsey for 10 years from 1955 and was largely due to the efforts of Bill Flanigan.

Bill Flanigan - From Red Baron remnants to the Festival of Spring

Shelby Coleman gets a pass away in the clash with Coffs United on May 7. Photo: Penny Tamblyn

"You don't always get things right and that's fine, that's football."

Rangers look to make amends in Coastal League One Women's clash

(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).

Macleay Argus readers voted Climate Change their No. 1 election issue

Reader poll: candidates respond to the issues that matter to you

Australia will head to the polls for the 2022 federal election on May 21. Photo: AEC 

There are 15 polling sites in the Macleay that will open on May 21.

Cowper electorate: How to vote in the 2022 federal election

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

"The community has supported us for 46 years, and we want to say thank you to them all."

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