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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Country Liberal Party's candidate for Solomon Tina MacFarlane. Picture: AAP

The two men vying for the prime ministership have weighed in on housing and health.

Leaders pivot election pitch to housing and health

Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Anthony Albanese attempted to dodge questions in Perth regarding the Labor's costings.

War of words erupts as Albanese dodges questions over policy costings

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.

'I expect results': Coalition to cut $2.7bn in spending to public sector

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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.

As it happened: press chase Anthony Albanese after failing to get answers

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

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?

Labor's Brian Mitchell has come under attack, while Liberal Susie Bower has stayed controversy-free.

Is Lyons a sure bet for Labor, or is a surprise brewing?

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

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

NEW BLOOD: Susie Bower is standing for the seat of Lyons and says her past success speak to her suitability for the job. Picture: Paul Scambler

Liberal Susie Bower is looking to defeat incumbent Labor MHR Brian Mitchell on Saturday

Bower says she has the 'skills' for Lyons

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

Morrison needs to pull off a Houdini

Postal voting deadline looms

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

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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Victory: Newcastle brothers Henry and Joss Woodyard won Lego Masters 2022. Picture: Supplied 

"We have been told we are the best thing since Silverchair."

Meet the brothers crowned Lego Masters

STILL WAITING: Where the 13 relocated Devonport harness meetings will be conducted next season is still to be announced.

Burnie and Carrick likely to get extra race dates

Meetings up for grabs

Albion Park mum Amanda Stott with her four-year-old daughter Lyla Stott. Picture: Robert Peet.

Four-year-old Lyla Stott is friendly, talkative and always happy

Mum's hopes and fears for daughter after neurofibromatosis diagnosis

SIGNIFICANT MOMENT: Hobart's Josh Bowring and Launceston's Rachael Stebbings umpired a Super Netball game together on Sunday. Picture: Lindy Murphy 

Silverdome next stop for history-making netball umpiring duo

ROAD SAFETY: Lyons MP Brian Mitchell, senator Polly Helen, and candidate for Bass Ross Hart. Picture: Supplied 

Labor has announced a $540 million investment for road safety upgrades across Bass and Lyons if an Albanese government is elected.

Labor announces $540m road safety upgrades for Bass and Lyons

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Tasmanian man Gen Worrell took part in conversion practices for 21 years which he said left him emotionally, psychologically and spirtually drained. Picture: Matt Maloney

The Tasmanian Law Reform Institute has completed its investigation into conversion practices.

Conversion practices ban demand backed by law institute

Y Launceston centre manager Rachael Dobson announced in a statement on Tuesday afternoon that the closure of the Y was confirmed.

No lifeline found for YMCA Launceston, management confirms D-day

But Ross Lamplugh says this will only form a short-tem solution.

Increased pay for GPs will stem rural health crisis, Ochre Health head says

CONCERNS: Peter Munro and Neill Tubb, of Longford at Marlborouh Street, Longford. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Neill Tubb and Peter Munro are two of several residents who have voiced their concerns to the Northern Midlands Council in regards to a proposed plan for 21 unit dwellings at 47 Marlborough Street, Longord.

Residents voice concerns over Longford heritage plans

EMERGING TALENT: Launceston's Logan Ruffin, 16, has been nominated for the male athlete of the year for his tenpin bowling achievements. Picture: Supplied

Looking forward to another nationals campaign.

Junior sport nomination: Logan enjoying success on the lanes

The TRANSLink project is set to open an extra 59 hectares for new development adjacent to the airport and create 490 new jobs in the region.

Northern Midlands council ask government to match Labor pledge

GOOD MATES: South Launceston's Connor Sheppard, who has been selected in the national intellectual disability squad, with assistant coach Liam Devlin. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Another chance for all-rounder to represent nation.

Connor gets call up for Aussie squad to play England

COLLEAGUES: United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly with Lyons UAP candidate Jason Evans meeting in Launceston earlier this year. Picture: Facebook

Mr Evans said he was prompted to join the United Australia Party after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

UAP candidate seeking to unite Lyons electorate

Lyons Liberal MHA John Tucker attempted - on behalf of his father - to get approval for the clearing of 1800 hectares of native forest at Ansons Bay, including threatened forest species.

Lyons Liberal MHA John Tucker had sought to clear the land at Ansons Bay in 2015.

Court quashes MP's plan to clear 1800 hectares of native forest

FUNDED: Timberlink sales, marketing, and corporate affairs executive general manager David Oliver with Bass Liberal MHR Bridget Archer at Timberlink's Bell Bay mill on Monday. Picture: Paul Scambler

The new addition to the facility came as part of a $5.5 million co-investment in the continued upgrade and modernisation of the company's Bell Bay mill.

New timber tech unveiled at Tasmania's largest softwood sawmill

Tasmania's COVID hospitalisation rate also on the increase.