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HUNG UP: If neither party obtains a majority of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives, it results in a hung parliament.

Punters are predicting a hung parliament to result at this week's federal election. So what is it and what happens next?

What is a hung parliament and is Australia likely to have one?

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

Good luck changing the tone of politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Simone De Peak.

The Prime Minister has attempted to spruik his housing policy, while sledging Labor over election costings.

PM spruiks super for housing and more powers for health in pandemic

There are 1442 COVID-19 patients in hospital, with 59 in ICU.

NSW records 16 COVID-19 deaths

Throwback to Scott Morrison on the first day of the campaign. Picture: James Croucher

Stay tuned in here for all the developments as Australians turn out to decide who will lead the Parliament and the nation for the next three years.

Live blog: press chase Anthony Albanese after failing to get answers

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham have unveiled the Coalition's election costings in Melbourne on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Coalition's election costings show $2.7 billion will be cut from the public sector over the next four years if it's re-elected.

'They're paid well': Coalition to cut $2.7bn in spending to public sector

Voting will be socially distanced this election, but we'll still be using the traditional paper ballots. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The pandemic election is upon us. How will COVID-19 impact the way we vote?

How COVID-19 will impact the way you vote

Constable Zachary Rolfe has pleaded not guilty to the shooting murder of Kumanjayi Walker.

Video of Kumanjayi shooting shown to jury

Chilled vibe heats up our festival cred | see the photos

Ice skating continues until the end of the month

Chilled festival vibe heats up our entertainment cred | see the photos

BOMBED: A stray left to sniff around Borod Tower in Ukraine. Photo: supplied

As bombs and missiles rain down, artist and filmmaker George Gittoes is feeling increasingly unnerved about his safety in Ukraine.

'War is on our doorstep': Filmmaker fears for safety in Ukraine

How can you safely perform a RAT on your child at home and help them to engage in the process?

Go low, go slow: how to rapid antigen test your kid for COVID as school returns

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

Are you ready for back to school? Photo: FILE

As we approach the start of the first school term of the year in NSW, some parents are confused about the rules and expectations surrounding their child's return to school.

Masks, tests and more: Back to school in the Armidale region explained

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

Stuart McKenzie catches an eastern brown snake found under a couch.

Snake-catching professional shares his top tip on how best to avoid eastern brown snakes.

Sofas, scales and playgrounds: The places brown snakes are caught

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?

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Pediatricians recorded a rise in teenagers admitted to hospital for self-harming during lockdowns.

One in five worked with COVID symptoms

The public service will make "sensible decisions" about where to cut department costs, the PM says.

Budget savings won't impact services: PM

Chris Dawson's former sister-in-law has choked back tears testifying at his Sydney murder trial.

Wife 'cowered' by Dawson, trial told

The use of e-cigarettes, known as vaping, is becoming a huge problem for the education sector.

Schools crack down as vaping becomes common among students

The alcohol ban in NT communities set during the Howard government's Intervention is due to expire.

Booze ban to end for NT remote communities

COST OF FESTIVAL: Preparations for the Tamworth Country Music Festival made over a dozen people homeless, before the historic event was postponed on Friday, according to local homeless services. Photo: file

"It's not the moteliers fault. They've always done what they've done. Right at the moment we have a major issue in the housing sector, full stop."

TCMF 'made people homeless', as new date drives up April motel rates

Spotlight shines on pelvic pain - but not at all Armidale schools

"One in five Australian teens who have a period are missing school because of severe pain."

Spotlight shines on pelvic pain - but not at all schools

COMMUNITY HUB: Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall helps officially open Sunnyfield Disability Services new Armidale hub last Friday, surrounded by staff, clients and their families. Picture: Supplied

People living with disability in Armidale now have an exciting space to gather, learn and join in recreational, therapeutic and educational activities.

Exciting new space for disability sector in Armidale

HARD WORK: Little Kindy company director Arzal Arzal said many city-based companies shrank from providing childcare because it is difficult to manage from a distance. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Thousands of children are starting school already behind the pace because of a state's worst shortage of childcare in the New England, according to a new report.

Local kids developmentally vulnerable due to state's worst childcare shortage: report

MAJOR PROMISE: The University of New England could gain a $15 million Centre of Excellence, which would focus on 'agvet' chemical and technology innovation. Photo: file

The centre would focus on agvet chemical and technology innovation.

Federal government commits $15 million to UNE Centre of Excellence ahead of election

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

Tree dahlias in full bloom on a misty morning. When a big frost, one that reaches as high as these flowers, occurs, they will be reduced to mush, but in the meantime it's great to be able to enjoy them in full flower this year!

Many gardeners around Armidale are anxiously watching the forecasts in the hope the weather will allow their tree dahlias to flower.

Gardening Matters || Anxious wait as Jack Frost arrives

The committee of the Armidale Eisteddfod has been working hard in preparation for the 38th annual Armidale Eisteddfod.

Celebration of young talent from the Armidale region

New England travellers warned as floods hit south-east Queensland, again

Evacuation warnings are being sounded as heavy rainfall continues to pound southern Queensland.

Residents flee homes as evacuation sirens sounded

Travelers warned as floods hit south-east Queensland, again

Promises: The Coalition commits to funding a new child care centre in Guyra. Photo: File

Barnaby Joyce has revealed that childcare is so hard to come by in his electorate, even his family have struggled to find a place.

Joyce reveals personal struggle with New England's 'childcare deserts'

Representatives of the powerful Australian Energy Market Operator will front up at a renewable energy forum this week to discuss the future of green power in the region.

Powerful Australian Energy Market Operator to attend green energy forum

Prime Minister Morrison's mantras of "Can-Do-Capitalism", "Jobs And Growth", and " Jobs, Jobs, Jobs" are insidious, and arrogantly unsustainable.

Can-do-capitalism? No thanks, Sco-Mo

Funding support for local Meals on Wheels: Armidale Uralla Meals on Wheels Management Committee President Simon McMillan, manager Kerryn Williams and Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall. Picture: Supplied

The incredible effort of Armidale Uralla Meals on Wheels in feeding the region's vulnerable during the COVID-19 lockdown last year is being repaid by the state government.

Meals on Wheels paid back for feeding Armidale residents in lockdown

ARRESTED: The man was taken to Armidale Police Station and charged in connection to the unit fire. Photo: File

An alleged arsonist will front court later this month after he was charged with setting fire to a unit, causing significant damage.

Man charged with lighting blaze which ripped through unit

TEAMWORK: Chris Connor and Letecia Kearney, two career-long nurses based in the New England North West share their experiences as a way to reflect and remember the important role all nurses play not just in healthcare, but in our lives. Photos: Supplied

In honour of International Nurses Day held on May 12, these two career-long nurses based in the New England North West share their experiences as a way to reflect and remember the important role all nurses play not just in healthcare, but in our lives.

Euphoria to heartbreak: why these nurses are hooked on their career

FAMILY: Ride organiser Randal Bishop and his sister Julie Healy. Photo: Gareth Gardner

A team of generous cyclists passed through New England on a mission to raise as much money for brain cancer research as possible.

Cyclists push the pedal to raise money to beat brain cancer

MYSTERY MAN: Deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce recommends his voters put Mr Thomas second on their ballot. Photo: file

One Nation's New England candidate Richard Thomas is a "serious candidate", according to the party - though they can't supply a photo of the Queenslander.

'Serious candidate': One Nation defends 'ghost' New England candidate

GOING, GOING, GONE: The Club Hotel will go to auction onsite on May 19. Picture: supplied.

Two of the most iconic hotels in New England are up for sale.

More New England history up for sale

Nathan Stapleton, Kate and Harry after Nathan's life changing injury. Photo: Supplied

"The reason this all started was because there was a lot of people in Tenterfield who did want to help but didn't know where to start."

Community to come together to support Stapleton family

WARNING: NSW Farmers are calling for people to be alert. Photo: File

Farmers have been urged to remain vigilant following reports of mouse activity in paddocks.

Farmers warned to stay vigilant following mouse activity

NEW LIFE: Mark Chapple helped Ukrainian couple Inna and Yurii Chuchenko move to Australia after conflict broke out in Ukraine. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Mark and Jenni Chapple have made it their mission to help as many people fleeing Ukraine start a new life in regional Australia.

Family helps to re-home Ukrainian residents fleeing from conflict

Inverell farmer and climate activist Glenn Morris arrived in Tamworth on his horse Hombre on Friday, in a bid to urge climate action.

Glenn Morris trots through Tamworth to spread climate message

CLIMATE ACTION: Glenn Morris and his horse Hombre will arrive in Tamworth on Friday. Photo: File

Climate activist Glenn Morris will ride through New England on his horse Hombre this week to call for better leadership and decision making.

Glenn Morris to ride through New England to call for urgent climate action

RULE CHANGE: Tamworth Lifeblood nurse Janine Crowell will soon be able to welcome a new rush of donors. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Those who have previously been barred from donating blood due to 'mad cow disease' restrictions will soon have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves.