While Richmond obsesses over the tussle between three fiery female candidates, in neighbouring Page the Nationals' MP Kevin Hogan is coasting to almost certain victory over his outgunned Greens opponent Luke Robinson and a Labor candidate who's unknown in most of the electorate, Wendy Backhous.

We spoke with The Greens federal candidate for the seat of Richmond, Mandy Nolan, on day three of pre-polling at the Richmond Room pre-poll booth in Ballina.

The NSW election, to be held on Saturday March 25, uses optional preferencing in both houses of parliament.

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.

Preference can make a difference when we vote in the upcoming Council elections on Saturday December 4th.