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Young people know what matters to them. Will Anthony Albanese and his government listen? Picture: AAP

Whether in metro, regional, or rural Australia, young people are demanding accountability from the government.

What the election result means for the youth of Australia

Jenna Price

Will Anthony Albanese and Labor do a better job than the Coalition when it comes to dealing with the ABC? Picture: Getty Images

The ABC has been utterly abused by the former government. Will the next one do better?

Why Labor must save our ABC

Labor's commitment to a referendum on a Voice to Parliament was supported at the election. Let's make a Yes vote happen. Picture: AAP

A Voice to Parliament is a modest but very meaningful change to Australia's constitution. Let's embrace it.

Australia is ready to take the next step on the path to reconciliation

Steve Evans

Alex Crowe

The latest episode of ACM's Echidna podcast looks ahead for Labor and Liberals as both face dilemmas and choices

Should the Libs shift leftwards? Should Labor trim its policy for government?

Petula Bowa

SMALL BUT MIGHTY: the second generation ipod shuffle, Apple's most compact version, was released in late 2006 and came in different colours. Picture: Petula Bowa

Nostalgia flows as Apple announces the end of the iPod.

The end of the iPod marks the end of an era

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

Why the old petty feuding days need to end

Xavier Mardling

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

Why is it taking so long for meaningful action to be taken on gun control in the US?

Another senseless massacre signals Groundhog Day in 'land of the free'

We must ignore the doubters on climate change, says Ray Peck.

We must ignore the doubters on climate change: Letters

John Warhurst

It's hard to imagine the campaigning style of Barnaby Joyce helped Liberal moderates battling teal independents in their inner-city heartland. Picture: Getty Images

There is no doubt being in the Coalition made the Liberal brand much less attractive in the party's inner-city heartland.

It's time for the Liberals to rethink their coalition with the Nationals

Incoming Indigenous affairs minister Linda Burney. Picture: AAP

Raising the age is a reform which is not only long overdue, but is also widely supported by the community.

On National Sorry Day, let's not forsake another generation

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One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

If you are unclear on exactly what the Uluru Statement of the Heart is and what it calls for, we have your questions answered.

What is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has sat down for his first interview since Saturday's comprehensive election loss.

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

PAST WINNER: The 2018 winner, trailblazing biodynamic farmer and grazier Charlie Arnott, Boorowa, NSW, used his prize money to launch his highly successful podcast The Regenerative Journey.

Time is running out to nominate for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award.

$50,000 in store for Landcare champion

NEW: Mount Isa Bunnings staffer Mikayla Colyer - Long and store manager Liana Trew. Photo: Samantha Campbell.

Bunnings Warehouse has confirmed they will be opening in Mount Isa on Friday February 11.

Video sneak peek at new Mount Isa Bunnings, opening Friday

COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

The cost of living has been a huge talking point over the past few months.

Inflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

AWARDS: Mount Isa community members have been recognised for their achievements at the Australia Day Awards. Photo: Samantha Campbell

Mount Isa community members came together today to celebrate and thank the recipients of the 2022 Mount Isa Australia Day Awards.

Mount Isa's unsung heroes recognised at Australia Day Awards

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

Making Canberra the PM's full-time home would send a "powerful signal" about how Mr Albanese intended to govern, the rugby great said.

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

Queensland's COVID-19 border barricades will no longer be in operation from 1am on Saturday.

Queensland's border wall to fall in days

NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

He started learning aged five, and he's only be playing for 11 months.

See why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

Two people in Australia's largest cities have the virus, so is it likely to spread further?

What is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

INFESTATION: The introduced species from North and South America grows between 5-15 metres tall with zig-zag branches and a smooth dark red to green bark. Picture: SUPPLIED

The plan is to spray mature and regrowth mesquite in Council-managed land and on private landholdings, a big step towards eradicating the species from the Cloncurry town area.

Agreement reached to eradicate Cloncurry Shire mesquite infestation

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An investigation is under way after a woman was allegedly assaulted at federal parliament.

Probe into Parliament House assault

Nationals MP for Gippsland Darren Chester will challenge Barnaby Joyce for the party's leadership.

Joyce, deputy face challenges for top jobs

Australia's new leadership visited Japan and Fiji to assure regional partners and allies.

New government vows better Pacific ties

Community members were able to join local police for a coffee and conversation in Mount Isa last week.

Mount Isa police launches coffee with a cop

Queensland's junior Outback teams are seeking a new emblem.

Queensland Rugby League's Outback teams are on a mission to find their identity.

QRL launch outback logo competition

A major Mount Isa Airport terminal upgrade is underway, as flight and passenger numbers return to pre-COVID-19 levels.

Mount Isa Airport passenger numbers are steadily increasing - July 2019 (1).jpg

The project involves an upgrade and expansion of the security screening area.

Major terminal upgrades begin at Mount Isa airport

Mount Isa man Clynton Munns is a state finalist in this year's Indigenous Awards hosted by the Queensland Resources Council.

Mount Isa man makes Indigenous mining awards finals

Ballina volunteer Ron Stalenberg guides tours at the Droving Heritage Museum and is seen here with a map of the droving stock routes. Photo: The Drovers Camp.

The non-profit organisation is dedicated to preserving Australia's droving history.

Volunteers needed to help preserve Camooweal's droving history

Caterpillars have hatched in the masses at Moonamarra Station, McKinlay. Photo supplied.

A McKinlay graziers has discovered masses of caterpillars hatching on his property following recent rain.

Masses of caterpillars hatch at McKinlay

KAP Kennedy MP Bob Katter will be joined on the crossbench in Federal Parliament by a number of 'teal' independents and members of the Greens. Picture: file

"A very difficult task indeed" is how re-elected Kennedy MP Bob Katter sums up the way ahead in parliament following the win for the ALP in Saturday's federal election.

Bob Katter surrounded by 'budgerigars' on crossbench

Pictured at the conclusion of the inaugural Cloncurry Bull Sale on Tuesday were co-vendors, Darren Childs, Glenlands D Droughtmaster stud, Theodore; Brett Nobbs, NCC Brahman stud, Duaringa and Anthony Anderson, Eddington Droughtmaster stud, Julia Creek. Photo: Kent Ward 

Three operations joined forces to assemble an offering of 130 Brahman and Droughtmaster bulls.

Bull sale makes successful debut in Cloncurry

Scott Prince with some of the auction items at this weekend's DD Rize Up dinner.

The annual DD RizeUp Fundraiser is heading to Mount Isa this weekend to raise much-needed funds for domestic violence charity RizeUp Australia.

DD Rize Up dinner in Mount Isa on Saturday

North West ROC chairman Jack Bawden welcomes attendees to the Kennedy candidate Q&A at Mt Surprise. Pictures: supplied

Zone tax reform and incentives for businesses to relocate to north west Queensland were among the issues put to candidates contesting the seat of Kennedy at the upcoming federal election, at a Q&A session in Mt Surprise last week.

North West mayors grill Kennedy candidates

The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning is inviting locals to an industry briefing event.

Resource information seminar and networking event to be held in Cloncurry

BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.

ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true

Libby Harriman is the owner and principal veterinary surgeon of Great Artesian Veterinary Surgery based in Hughenden. Photo: Zoe Thomas. 

The practice has become an integral service in the care and treatment of animals in the north west.

The Hughenden vet's thriving rural practice from the ground and the air

Sites listed in green for the QESH Phase 3 with Richmond and Kynuna added.

New charging stations will be installed across western Queensland, as a part of the next phase of the Queensland Electric Super Highway.