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VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

Ash Lieberman

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

Emma Brown

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

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

MODERN APPROACH: Southern Highlands Funerals takes a modern approach to end of life celebrations, offering suggestions to personalise funerals. Photo: Supplied.

When a loved one departs this life, grief is an important process but is often overshadowed by administration duties, which is where Southern Highlands Funerals steps in.

20 years of caring service

Linda Lambrechts

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?

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. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

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

Massage your feet to fitness

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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

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

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

David Pocock celebrates at his election party with parents Andy and Jane and supporters. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Without Senator Seselja in the Parliament, there would be no Coalition representation at all for the territory.

Pocock on verge of historic upset in ACT Senate shake-up

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Scott Morrison says rapid antigen tests would be "effective" for interstate travel. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

A pre-Christmas rush for PCR tests has left the Prime Minister calling for states to accept rapid antigen tests from interstate travelers, but one Premier is already pushing back.

PM demands rapid tests for travel as ACT hits out

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

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?

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

It's election day, here's what you need to know about the Whitlam and Hume electorates

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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

Amanda Anisimova recorded a straight-sets first-round win over Naomi Osaka at Roland Garros.

Osaka, Krejcikova, knocked out in Paris

Naomi Osaka has said she may not play at Wimbledon as there are no ranking points at stake.

Beaten Osaka 'not sure I play Wimbledon'

Australian Daria Saville has continued her revival to make it into the French Open second round.

Saville dashes to victory in French Open

Dozens of people are feared dead after a residential building collapsed in the city of Abadan, Iran.

At least 5 dead in Iran building collapse

Nick Riewoldt says more needs to be done for former AFL players like Sam Fisher (pic) post footy.

Riewoldt calls on AFL to support players

Omar Abdulrahman (21) has been recalled by the UAE for the World Cup playoff with the Socceroos.

UAE's Abdulrahman back for Socceroos clash

Brett Ratten is confident he'll be coaching St Kilda beyond his deal which expires at season's end.

Ratten relaxed over Saints contract talks

The war crimes trial of Russian Sgt Vadim Shishimarin has huge symbolic significance for Ukraine.

Ukraine jails Russian soldier for life

Erik ten Hag (c) has plenty to improve after watching Manchester United lose 1-0 at Crystal Palace.

Ten Hag dreams of 'entertaining' Man.Utd

Downing Street says Boris Johnson had "fulsomely" congratulated Anthony Albanese on his victory.

UK-Aust defence pact 'could go further'

Liverpool have wasted no time replacing Divock Origi, signing teenager Fabio Carvalho from Fulham.

Liverpool complete Carvalho EPL signing

Gilmore in NSW is one of the seats the AEC's listed as being 'close', as vote counting continues.

Election count has ALP short of a majority

Victorian Liberals have been sent a state election "warning" by the rout in the federal poll.

Fed election rout a 'warning' for Vic Libs

Russian soldiers have cleared mines and debris on the grounds of Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know

A man charged with multiple offences after sieges in Brisbane has been denied bail.

Man denied bail after two Brisbane sieges

US stock markets have been harder hit than Europe because they were more overvalued.

Stocks hover just above bear territory

Docker Sam Switkowski has been sent straight to the AFL Tribunal over a chicken wing tackle.

Docker Sam Switkowski sent to AFL Tribunal

Host and retired Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace in Coolah. Image: Supplied / The Full Box

It has been 30 years since the death of Penny Hill.

Million dollar cold case under the microscope in new show

Suncorp has settled a class action over excessive superannuation commissions.

Suncorp super class action settles

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The brutal beauty of an election is on show in Australia today.

The brutality of elections as the new PM takes over - and takes off

Hume MP Angus Taylor was re-elected at Saturday's election, albeit with a reduced margin. Photo: Louise Thrower.

Mr Taylor says the Liberal Party must regroup.