Braidwood Times

See the latest Australian national news updates, videos and photos.

National News | Braidwood Times

National

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on track to form a government in his own right.

Labor on track for majority government

A $1 million reward is on offer for information about the suspected murder of teen Gordana Kotevski.

Cold case suspected murder $1m reward

Karen Barlow

Senator Murray Watt and Hotham MP Clare O'Neil at the back of a shadow cabinet meeting. Picture: AAP

A broader than expected frontbench reshuffle is expected when the federal Labor caucus meets next Tuesday.

Frontbench shake-up on the way as Labor mulls promotions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will strengthen Australia's climate policies.

PM returns after debut on world stage

Online data showed independents like Monique Ryan (centre) gave disillusioned voters an alternative.

Voter sentiment in plain sight online

Outgoing Star chairman John O'Neil has conceded parts of gambling giant's business went badly wrong.

Star chairman to conclude casino evidence

A poll has found one-in-three parents are unaware the flu can make children seriously unwell.

Parents urged to get flu jabs for children

Poor customer service and billing issues are blamed for a rise in phone and internet complaints.

Phone and internet complaints on the rise

The RBA's Luci Ellis could provide clues to future interest rate hikes during an address in Sydney.

Economists seek rate clues in RBA speech

The pandemic and lockdowns were particularly hard for Australia's youth, a national survey shows.

Survey highlights COVID-19 impact on youth

News

Multimedia

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

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

Voters biting the hand that never fed them

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

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?

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

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

Handing out how-to-vote cards at the Bega Showground pavilion polling booth are (from left) Dennis Mortimer, Rian Smith, Karen Avery, Carmen Mataic and Tonia Liosatos. Photo: Ben Smyth

The polls have opened for election day 2022 and voters across Eden-Monaro are being asked the big question - tomato sauce or barbecue?

How election day unfolded across Eden-Monaro

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

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

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

Federal Election 2022: Eden-Monaro heads to the polls

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

Conditions of Use

Privacy

Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription

Terms and Conditions -  Newspaper Subscription

Contact

About Us

Today's Paper

Classifieds

Jobs

Send a Letter to the Editor

National Sport News

A-League

Local News

History

Property

World

Local Sport

National Sport

Things to do

TV Guide

Babies, Weddings & Obituaries

Send Us Your News

Newsletters

Life

Celebrity

Shopping

Tributes

Celebrations

Cars

Place a Job Ad

Place a Classifieds Ad

Real Estate

Ag and Rural

Garage Sales

Features

Photos and Video

Quizzes

Horoscopes

Competitions

Sudoku

Home Page

Sport

What's On

Life & Style

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

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?

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

Take control of your pregnancy journey

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

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation staff at work in 1984. 

The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is celebrating its 100th anniversary as it continues its focus on delivering the best retirement outcomes for its customers.

Celebrating 100 years of supporting the financial future of those that serve

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

Strength in numbers: John Krnc, one of the founding members of Local Liquor, outside his Lyneham store.

A Canberra company that was formed to support local liquor stores to survive and thrive against increasing competition for big industry players is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Canberra's Local Liquor celebrates milestone with eyes to the future

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

We explore the positives of being a creative of any kind, and how you don't need to be in a creative field to get ahead in your career.

Five ways to utilise your creativity in the business world

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

Read the 2022 Braidwood Community and Business Directory online

2022 Braidwood Community and Business Directory

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

A revolutionary way to do your bit for you and future generations. 

Oh Crap solves the dog poop problem

Give single-use plastic the flick and help keep our oceans clean

If you've been feeling a little slow and your brain function has been lethargic - Yootropics BRAIN can improve your cognitive abilitiy. 

Feeling foggy? Evaporate brain strain and improve your cognitive functionality

It's new and just for you - Menopause+ is a combination of specially selected ingredients. 

Managing menopause may just have got a little easier

A German minister says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus received 155 of 160 votes to head the WHO.

Tedros re-elected as head of WHO

Labor's Kristy McBain and Liberal Jerry Nockles on election day. Photos: Supplied

Liberal contender Jerry Nockles officially conceded Eden-Monaro late on Sunday as election results continue to clearly favour Labor incumbent Kristy McBain.

Jerry Nockles officially concedes as Eden-Monaro backs Labor, Kristy McBain

DOMINANCE: The Mudchooks continue to hold down first place convincingly with a 31-19 win over the second place Bushrangers. Picture: Pause Every Moment. 

Mudchooks take out top of the ladder battle, Taralga mount furious comeback in round seven

Bungendore Mudchooks take out top of the ladder battle

Tree removal will be taking place along a section of the Kings Highway on the Clyde Mountain next week. Photo supplied.

'Dangerous' trees to be removed from Clyde Mountain section

A woman has been airlifted to Canberra Hospital after a farming accident near Tarago. Photo: file

A woman has been airlifted to Canberra Hospital after a farming accident near Tarago on Sunday afternoon (May 22).

Woman airlifted to Canberra Hospital after farming accident near Tarago

Queanbeyan's affordable housing strategy revealed by council.

Council's affordable housing strategy revealed

Kristy McBain with her husband Brad and supporters at Club Sapphire on election night.

Kristy McBain has addressed her crowd of family and supporters at Club Sapphire Merimbula in good spirits with ABC analyst Antony Green calling Eden-Monaro for Labor

Labor's Kristy McBain claims victory in Eden-Monaro

How do you like to have your tea? Enjoy it your way on International Tea Day. Pictures: Briannah Devlin

While many of you will be heading over to the polling booths today, May 21 is also the day to sit down and have a cup of tea.

Sit down for a cuppa in honour of International Tea Day

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

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".