Labor is edging towards a narrow victory, according to the latest Newspoll, as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton continues to sink in popularity.

Over-the-moon parents Brittany Higgins and hubby David Sharaz have showed off their little bundle of joy for Easter.

The 72-year-old, who was jailed for life for the brutal murders of several women across NSW and Victoria, has died in a Sydney hospital.

A sixth person has drowned after wild weather whipped up dangerous seas across the country over the Easter long weekend.