Once the polls close at 6pm tonight, the counting gets started straight away. Thousands of people are involved in counting the votes – here’s how its done.
Federal Politics
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Women
Frustrated women to decide election again
In the 2022 election, women voters decided the outcome. In 2025, they will again.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025
Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM
Anthony Albanese has made the case that he is a safe pair of hands during a time of global upheaval, while the latest poll predicts Peter Dutton is leading the Coalition to their worst result in 80 years.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, New England Times Engage Poll, Parkes Electorate
Engage Poll: Popcorn required for Parkes but Joyce easy retain in New England
The final Engage Poll is predicting a very similar result for New England as in 2022, but Parkes is hard to pick with significant regional variation and a huge anti-Dutton factor causing even loyal National supporters to rethink their vote.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Equestrian and racing, Hunter, New England Electorate
$3.1m pledged for Scone equestrian precinct
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has announced an elected Coalition Government will commit $3.1 million to further develop Scone’s White Park equestrian facilities. Mr Joyce said boosting the town’s […]
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Good News, Local News, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Where can I get a democracy sausage on election day?
One of the most important questions on May 3 will be… where can I get a democracy sausage? We’ve got a list of places!
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Environment, Glen Innes, New England Electorate, NSW Politics
Greens call for end to logging as ‘Mogwai’ threatened near Glen Innes
The NSW Forestry Corporation has been accused of illegal logging in the Brother State Forest east of Glen Innes and threatening the endangered Greater Glider.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Stephen Pope, Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party, Parkes
Frontline care worker and proud Gumbaynggirr man, Stephen Pope is stepping up as the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party candidate for Parkes.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Jamie Chaffey, Nationals, Parkes
Jamie Chaffey says his inspiration for standing in the federal election is seeded from frustrations in dealings with local council on supporting local businesses.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Mark Carter, One Nation, Parkes
Mark Carter is standing as the One Nation candidate for Parkes, and says he’s a man who values action over talk.