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Richard Marles confirmed the Albanese government has turned back its first asylum seeker boat.

Albanese government turns back first boat

A cheesemaker has been fined over an odour emanating from its premises outside Melbourne.

Cheese maker fined $9000 over strong odour

The Albanese Labor government looks set for a House majority but faces a larger Senate crossbench.

Labor on track for majority government

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has defended proposed changes to rental bonds processes.

Fiery debate over Qld rental bond changes

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The stellar occultation will be best observed north of Katherine. 

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Pluto is set to pass in front of a distant star in a "once-in-a-life" astronomical event, and the best place in the world to see it is Katherine.

NASA scientists head to remote Australian town for rare Pluto sighting

Greens MP Robert Simms says it's vital SA does everything to curb the spread of flu this winter.

Greens call for free flu jabs in SA

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff hopes new laws to protect children will be passed this year.

Tasmania flags new child protection law

A dramatic surge in flu cases amid the COVID-19 pandemic is putting NSW hospitals under pressure.

NSW considers free flu shots as cases rise

Premier Peter Malinauskas says SA has dropped its emergency management declaration.

SA dumps COVID-19 emergency declaration

Shane Ross Chard did not appear when his murder case was mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court.

Court sequel to body found in garage

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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

Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale. 

Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

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Voters biting the hand that never fed them

WESTERN WONDER: The Queenstown area. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Big revamp of service delivery also urged.

Council rates system adds to disadvantage, mayor tells review

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

SAD NEWS: Jackie Monk has paid tribute to her husband David Kiefel.

Wife pays tribute to much-loved husband David Kiefel after long battle.

61-year-old dies from Japanese encephalitis

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the answer to climate change. So what's the deal with it?

Will hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

CHILLY CHARITY: Parker Hill and Jade Child, at the Cataract Gorge for a cold dip in preparation for the Solstice Splash in June. Picture: Paul Scambler

Jade Child will take on a triple challenge of pain this June to help raise money for hungry Tasmanians.

Jade Child takes on triple challenge of pain for charity

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

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

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed. 

A man has been stabbed during an ugly brawl between two groups in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.

Mr Albanese and Senator Wong will head to Tokyo on Monday afternoon.

Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

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

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Meander Valley mayor Wayne Johnston says the council will introduce changes to waste services, such as introducing FOGO bins. Picture: Supplied

Meander Valley Council has announced several changes to waste services.

Meander Valley council invests in sustainable waste management.

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Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced a series of policy responses following the opening weeks of the Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse. Pictures: Maren Preuss/Paul Scambler

A new criminal offence and more funding commitments in response to Commission of Inquiry.

New offence, formal apology: Rockliff responds to abuse inquiry

A 53-year-old man who was speeding to get to a dinghy sailing competition could face a period of home detention, the Launceston Magistrates Court heard.

Drink-driver was in a hurry to get to dinghy sailing competition

TRAINING: Newstead Athletics race walker Will Bottle won an under-18 5km event in Melbourne this past fortnight. Pictures: Paul Scambler

Young athlete achieves almost 50-second personal best.

Jared Tallent to co-coach rapidly improving Launnie race walker

Minister for Local Government Nic Street 

Proposal for compulsory voting upcoming local government elections

A Youngtown man whose brother was victim of a horrific murder in 2018 failed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on a charge of trafficking cocaine.

Murder victim's brother charged with trafficking cocaine

CHEERS: Festivale Committee chairman David Dunn and treasurer Michael Hine welcome a full scale Festivale for 2023. Picture: Paul Scambler

Festivale 2023 'full steam ahead' after restrictions lifted.

A return to form for Festivale for 2023

Australia must move with the times, world on electric vehicles

SEAT AT THE TABLE: Newstead Medical practice partner Dr Toby Gardner says now is the time for the new government to engaged with doctors on primary health spending. Picture: File

Dr Gardner said the rise of independent candidates elected to the House of Representatives would benefit the national healthcare debate.

Launceston GP says more independents are good for healthcare

ARTIST: Bianca Templar at Sawtooth Gallery for her next exhibition, with co-artist Jasmine Mansell, "Sunset Sequel". Paul Scambler

Ms Templar and Ms Mansell are proud palawa women, who have joined together to transform paintings and landscape images into amazing pieces of digital art to bring a different view of contemporary aspects of culture, while providing a traditional feel.

New exhibit celebrates culture and country

Each Tasmanian public school will have access to a safeguarding officer to better coordinate child safety matters, as part of funding in the upcoming state budget.

The measure is intended to prevent child sexual abuse in schools.

Safeguarding officers funded in all Tasmanian public schools

INDUSTRY: Arbre Careers Advisor Sam Hall with Forestry Work Experience students, Keiam Wynter, Brielle Banks, Logan Gissell, Joey Davies and Seth Perry. Picture: Paul Scambler

'We need to get younger generations into the industry.'

Pilot work experience program launched in Launceston

SAFE: Land for Wildlife properties conserve habitat for many animal and bird species, such as the Eastern Quoll. More than 200 land owners have signed up to the program since 2020, with more than 23 600 hectares now privately protected.. Picture: pen_ash

Private landowners conserve 23 600 hectares to protect animal and plant species across Tasmania