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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

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

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

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

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

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

Will Morrison soar like an eagle once again?

Reporter Shivé Prema takes a rapid antigen test.

Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests.

How to take a rapid antigen test properly

The wickedly funny world that Dahl created seems much of the time at arm's length.

To Olivia: A surface-only look at Roald Dahl's grief

As leader, Anthony Albanese has had leeway his predecessor Bill Shorten wouldn't have had. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison is perfectly correct in arguing that if you change the government, you change the country. People must decide that they want that, from the evidence they have been presented.

There is plenty of room for scapegoats if Labor loses

Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at a press conference at the Michael Clarke Recreation Centre on Day 39 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Local MPs 'best people' to determine grants merits, the Prime Minister says.

'Looking at bits of paper': PM slams APS advice on grants

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

There are 133,158 active cases across the state.

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations drop as 10 lives are lost

Bridget Archer says she doesnt have a view on Scott Morrison remaining leader after the election, whatever happens. Picture: Finn McHugh

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: 'At the moment, Scott Morrison is taking us to this election...': Lib MP

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Almost four million voters will be able to enjoy a democracy sausage at the 2022 federal election.

Aussies sizzle to democracy sausage high

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison cast their votes in their home electorates on Saturday.

After six gruelling weeks, we're finally there: election day.

Election day live: the latest news as Australians go to the polls

A person in NSW has been fined for importing thousands of drugs used to treat COVID against advice.

Australia posts 47,000 new virus cases

Josh Frydenberg hopes to squeeze out every vote to beat an independent challenge in Kooyong.

Safe seats may slip as Victoria votes

Get our Editor's Weekly Wrap featuring the best local news and stories, as well as our Breaking News Alerts.

MDFL has been included in the AFL Western District reference group addressing the key issues facing the region

AFL Western Victoria launches focus group to tackle big issues

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

PROUD: Ian Kemp, photographer, preparing print work for his exhibition. Picture: CONTRIBUTED.


Willaura Modern present NEVERLASTING: A photographic exhibition by Ian Kemp

PLAY ON: The Mininera and District Football League have decided to continue round five despite two game cancelations. 

"If there is a situation where more clubs in one round are effected then we may abandon the round, although that is still to be determined."

Mininera and District Football League make call on round five

CANCELLED: The Ararat Eagles match against Hawkesdale-Macarthur has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Picture: CONTRIBUTED, KAYE BULGER. 

Hawkesdale-Macarthur cancel all games due to COVID-19

TASK: Reinswoman Jackie Barker will be a busy on Sunday afternoon with drives in at least eight events. Photo: Claire Weston Photography

Sunday afternoon will see Ararat's R.T. White Raceway turn all pink for the second year in a row as the Club gets behind harness racing's month long "Pacing For Pink" campaign in support of the McGrath Foundation.

'Pacing for Pink' on again

FUNDING: The Tatyoon FNC is set to benefit from the latest round of Council funding. Picture: CONTRIBUTED, TRACEY KRUGER.

"We recognise the essential role community-based initiatives and events have in enhancing the quality of life across Ararat Rural City."

Council gives $15,580 in funding across six local community groups

Calls for assistance came through just before 8am.

Driver dies after Western Highway collision near Stawell

ATTACK: Vice-captain Alan Batchelor kicking the ball inside 50. Picture: CONTRIBUTED, MAX ALLGOOD.

Ararat move a game clear on top of the ladder

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Scott Morrison confirmed a Coalition government would not seek to overturn the ban if re-elected, saying it was "not our policy".

PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass

Tom Banfield - the Last in a Line of Heritage for a Newspaper Family

STEP: Naish McRoberts with ball in hand. Picture: CONTRIBUTED, KAYE BULGER.

Eagles continue their winning form with victory over Lismore Derrinallum

VOLUNTEER: Ararat Fire Brigade volunteer Rob Keith. Picture: JAMES HALLEY.

"It gives great satisfaction to know they can go home safely to their family."

Rob Keith celebrates 60 years volunteering for the CFA

SNAP: Tatyoon's Will Henderson kicking the ball against Penshurst in round three. Picture: CONTRIBUTED, TRACEY KRUGER. 

COVID-19 hits Woorndoo Mortlake as the club forfeits football and netball

Club forced to forfeit all games due to COVID-19

GRAND PRIZE: Angie and David Waters, Tarrangower Merinos, Hillgrove NSW took out the grand champion prize, plus the class 80s quality category and the New England region category, with John Lamb from the Australian Council of Wool Exporters and Processors.

The ASWGA was also celebrating the organisation's 50th anniversary.

Superfine wool growers awarded in Ararat in pictures

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Mr Naqeeb said working in the Wimmera gave individuals quicker medical assistance than if they went to places such as Ballarat. Photo: NICK RIDLEY

A general surgeon is offering his services in Ararat to help reduce wait times for medical assistance.

Reducing medical wait times for Ararat residents

HISTORY: Streatham Mininera premiers in 1926.

"It is a tribute to the highs and lows of competition, the diversity of teams, the desire for inclusiveness and a true example of loyalty and dedication to a shared purpose."

Mininera and District Football League release commemorative history book

WINNERS: Peter Gibson, Tess Thompson and Shev Healy. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. 

Peter Gibson won the 5000m handicap race followed by Tess Thompson and Shev Healy

Small field of runners participate in the SACCC Mitre10 5000m handicap race

A general surgeon is offering his services in the Wimmera to help reduce wait times for medical assistance.

Reducing medical wait times for Wimmera residents

Zali Steggall has made her mark in Parliament after beating Tony Abbott at the 2019 election. Picture: AAP

Voters have been turning away from the major parties over the past two decades, for very good reason.

The era of minority government is upon us, and we should welcome it

The radicalism absent from Labor's 2022 manifesto is made up for in the unspoken but no-less transformative erosion of standards by the current government. Picture: AAP, Shutterstock, The Conversation

While the 2022 election is not about the reform possibilities of an incoming government, it is about the urgent need to rescue longstanding governing norms.

Australians face their starkest choice at the ballot box in 50 years. Here's why

The way you vote will affect young people the most - but those under 18 are without a voice this federal election. Picture: AAP

Whether it's the environment, housing affordability or diversity and inclusion, the concerns of young people deserve to be heard at this election.

Will you use your vote to uphold the voices of those of us who can't?

Extreme weather disasters are costing Australia dearly, and we're only just beginning to experience their effects. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Almost one-third of Australians using Vote Compass rank climate change as their number-one issue.

Climate barely rated a mention this election, but it will be on Australians' minds today

The news has been all bad for workers recently in terms of a fall in real wages. Picture: Shutterstock

The next government could rebalance fiscal policy via a mini-budget not long after the election. Will they?

The next government faces an economic 'call for the wages'

Labor is gambling its slightly larger projected deficits than that of the Coalition will be considered small change in an era of COVID spending. Picture: AAP

People are exhausted after the pandemic, and highly disillusioned with politicians. The campaign has been beset by noise and sledging. Spending promises, to bribe marginal seats, have been thrown around like confetti by both sides.