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Conversations with Friends is from the team behind streaming sensation, Normal People. Picture: Amazon Prime

The creative team behind Normal People struggles to recreate its magic in this earnest romantic drama that never quite delivers what we crave.

Trust a Gen-Xer to rub a fragile 20-something the wrong way at a dinner party

Labor leader Anthony Albanese on Thursday morning, addressing journalists in Sydney. Picture: AAP

Anthony Albanese says he wasn't accusing the Coalition of racism, simply pointing out Italian-Australians are familiar with jokes about their names.

PM labels Albanese 'precious' as ALP leader denies racism claim

There are 1283 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 46 in ICU.

NSW records 22 COVID-19 deaths as cases drop

Prime Minister Scott Morrison crashes into Luca Fauvette during an under 8s soccer training session in Devonport. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

With two days until the election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese are campaigning furiously in marginal seats.

Live blog: Luca appears on morning TV after PM's soccer field gaffe

INSIDE THE BARREL: 'Pork-barrelling' refers to the process of essentially buying votes in key seats.

There has been a lot of talk of 'pork-barrelling' this election season, especially in the context of anti-corruption. So what is pork-barrelling, and how do politicians do it?

Pork-barrelling and a federal ICAC: Who's promised what?

"My opponents think it's still OK to make fun of someone's name in their advertising," Anthony Albanese told Italian-Australians at Club Marconi in Western Sydney. Picture: AAP

Anthony Albanese has chosen a friendly setting to launch an incendiary accusation.

What's in a name? Albanese's accusation made in risky setting

Filling out the almost comically large Senate ballot paper can be a daunting task. Photo: Adam McLean

Whether you just need a quick refresher or you haven't voted before, we have you covered.

Your questions on voting for the Senate answered

Prime Minister Scott Morrison accidentally crash-tackled under 8s football player, Luca Fauvette, on Wednesday afternoon in Devonport, Tasmania. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

Morrison scores an own goal after bulldozing a young soccer player just in time for the nightly TV news.

'Should have been a penalty': Bulldozed boy speaks about PM tackle

Jenny Morrison, right, with the Coalition's candidate in Blair, Sam Biggins. Picture: AAP

Economy looms large for Labor and the Coalition as wages lag - but low-priced Australian wine might help

A spouse steps in as the polls tighten

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP


Australian wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Wages hit sparks new debate on cost of living election

AJ, bottom right, and his family with SES volunteer Bluey.

"[AJ] said his first word a few weeks ago and it was blue," AJ's mum Kelly said.

Watch AJ reunite with SES rescuer 'Bluey' who found him after disappearance

Anthony Albanese made his final National Press Club pitch ahead of the May 21 election with a focus on integrity and repairing the budget. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Anthony Albanese says grants decisions would become arms-length under his government.

Labor to cut $750m from pork and rort programs

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

PICKING THE WINNER: Australia currently has four bellwether seats with Robertson, NSW having been the longest held bellwether.

How do these four seats keep consistently predicting which party will form government?

Key seats in the 2022 Federal Election: Australia's four bellwethers

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Cold and flu-like symptoms are the highest they've been since COVID restrictions began in 2020.

Flu the roof: respiratory illness rise 'near vertical'

Macleay netballers back on the court as sunshine returns

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

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The polls show the race is tightening with only three days until the federal election.

As it happened: Gallagher says her 'vote will be less than what it was' due to Pocock

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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

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

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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?

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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. 

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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

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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

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One Nation's Pauline Hanson has tested positive to COVID and will isolate until after the election.

Pauline Hanson struck down with COVID-19

Scott Morrison has drawn a line on voluntary assisted dying laws for the NT and ACT.

PM draws line on assisted dying in NT, ACT

"REX has no choice but to look after itself"

REX to stop Melbourne to Albury flight route after nearly 40 years

A 28-year-old man has been jailed at Perth Magistrates Court after beating a cat to death.

Man jailed in WA for beating cat to death

Upgrade work is currently underway at Kempsey Regional Saleyards. Photo: File

"These upgrades will be a game changer for livestock producers involved in buying and selling livestock and elevate the saleyards to a facility the shire deserves."

Kempsey Saleyard's multi-million-dollar upgrades get mooving along

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police found a .22 calibre shortened rifle, a revolver, a silencer, ammunition, and methylamphetamine.

Two charged in Kempsey after firearms, drugs found in abandoned vehicle

Evan Clarke (right, pictured against Southern United) scored two goals in Kempsey Saints' 3-2 win over Sawtell. Photo: Penny Tamblyn

"Teams will go through good patches and bad patches and I think we've just started with our bad patch."

Clarke strikes twice as Saints move clear of CPL men's cellar

"I realised there were issues around equality and equity I also wanted to address."

Cowper candidate inspired by Tame and Higgins

Kempsey Amateur Swimming Club at the NSW Country Champions in Narrandera  in 1951. (From L to R) Shirley Marshall, Margaret James, Robyn James, coach Neville Duke, secretary J.A. Adamson, R. Jeffery, Ron Cowley. Photo: Macleay River
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"The club won't exist in this current format if we don't get some help."

Kempsey Swimming Club at risk of folding if new members don't come forward

FOTSUN returns to Port Macquarie on May 19

Looking for something to do? Check-in daily to see what's happening near you.

What's On: your Mid North Coast events and activities guide

Matt South with ball, Brady Hollis (blue headgear) and Ben McCudden

"Discipline is a huge issue and I don't know how we fix it."

Cannons search for answers after ill-discipline proves costly

Forster-Tuncurry halfback Adrian Davis looks for support in the Group 3 game against Wauchope at Tuncurry. This is one of only two matches to be played so far this season.

Group 3 to decide fate of postponed round of games

Group 3 general meeting to decide fate of washed out round

"His 23-year-old cellmate was placed into segregation, pending further investigations."

Aldavilla prisoner injured, cellmate placed in segregation

The Ritchie family being presented with a replica of Dave Sands' championship belt at NSW Parliament House. From left, Phil Dotti, NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres, Chad Ritchie, Oxley MP Melinda Pavey and Kempsey Mayor Leo Hauville.
Photo: Lachlan Harper

"Dave and the Ritchie family put our Shire in the world spotlight in the 1940s and 50s."

A message from the mayor: Dave Sands, it's time

It has been a challenging and rewarding first term for Cowper MP Pat Conaghan.

Affordable housing among MP's priorities, if re-elected

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

SIMPLY BRILLIANT: Chad Ritchie Sands and Phillip Dotti in front of Eric Carney's portrait of Dave Sands. Photo: LACHLAN HARPER 

At 26, Dave Sands was a boxing legend and a fighter for his people from Burnt Bridge.