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Prime Minister Scott Morrison with the Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Picture: AAP

NOW more than ever we need journalists to cut through the spin, tell the stories that matter and provide the insights that help you make decisions for you and your family.

For decades, we have told you the stories that no-one else can because our journalists have a commitment to the communities they serve.

We live here, we are part of the community.

We lifted the lid on council corruption, exposed builders rorting subcontractors, went into bat for major projects like roads and hospitals for our region and campaigned for long term change.
 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with the Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Picture: AAP

Now, with a federal election on May 18, this paper and website, plus those of our dozens of sister publications, is providing the most comprehensive coverage of who's offering what.

Who will you trust to lead Australia for the next few years? As importantly, who will you trust to provide you with the information to make an informed choice? We hope it's us.

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