Struggling Creative Attempts To Pay Bill With All The Exposure He Keeps Getting Paid With
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A marginally employed local creative has taken time out of his busy afternoon of job seeking and borrowing money from his parents to speak to The Advocate about his experience trying to pay bills with exposure - the currency he's been repeatedly been paid in for all his creative endeavours thus far.
"It's been hard,' said...
Who Says You Can’t Have Both: Millennial Builds Windowless 1-Bedder Out Of Avo Seeds
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Local millennial, Lyall Yachty (26) says he got sick and tired of people telling him it was his fault he wouldn't be able to enter the property market in his home city.
Lyall says he was told time and time again that it was by his decadent decisions that he didn't have enough money to put down a 20%...
I Could Never Work In An Office Says Man Who Spends Every Day In A One By One Metre Cabin
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A local grazier came to a shocking realisation last night while he was enjoying a cold tin as he cooked dinner on the barbeque for his family.
Mark Collins, a prominent South Betoota grain and sheep farmer, told The Advocate this morning that he could never work in an office, ever.
"I don't know how people...
Bachelorette Producer ‘Had First Cigarette In 5 Years’ After Dealing With ‘Ryan’ Last Night
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A popular junior producer on Channel 10's runaway success show, The Bachelorette, was spotted after filming wrapped on last night's episode enjoying her first cigarette in almost five years.
Amy Dunhill, a line producer on the show, told The Advocate that one that particular night the episode was filmed, she was forced to have...
5 Tips To Faking Injury In The Gym So Alphas Don’t Smirk At How Much You Are Lifting
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Restarting a health kick can be tough, especially when you realise how serious the fitness industry has become in the five years since your last run at the gym, but don't worry, there's ways to earn respect even though you are starting up at an embarrassing square one.
The only thing that roid boys respect more than someone who...
WARNING: If You Mess With Terri, You Mess With Bec
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South Betoota residents have been advised to take caution after the revelation that anyone caught messing with local Terri Jacobs will also be messing with on/off childhood friend Rebecca (Bec) Lees.
A detailed Facebook post by Lees, featuring a photo of the duo posing aggressively while showing off maximum cleavage beneath flannelette shirts, contained threats to anyone thinking of...
Friend You Haven’t Seen In Two Years Says It’s A Shame You Can’t Make Their Gig
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High school friend, and constant reminder that you’re not doing to bad for yourself, Jared Grossman, is ‘devastated’ you can’t make it to his gig, despite the fact you haven’t seen him in over two years.
“No way, devoooo :(“ Jared said, when you replied to his band’s gig with ‘Not attending’ despite the fact that you don’t really...
Local Pub Chef Surprises Everyone With A Couple Sleeve Tattoos
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Following an extended gap year, Betoota local Ryan Rickson (27) bounced around jobs, never committing to a trade or profession for more than a year.
This period of exploration may now have met its end, as Rickson made his commitment to his chef training by purchasing two full sleeve tattoos and a gram of speed.
“This is for life now....
Unsure What To Spend His Money On, Talentless Single Man Buys A Cool Drone
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After a profitable quarter, sales executive Louis Roberts (34) has found himself with six weeks accrued leave and substantial savings in his account.
Single, already owning his own flat and resigning himself to never being good at music or sport, Roberts’ took the plunge this week and purchased a drone.
“It’s mad fun, paid for itself already. All the...
Straight Man Finds Way To Casually Bring Up His ‘Yes’ Vote In Front Of Gay Colleague
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With the postal survey underway, there’s no denying debate over same sex marriage has been heated. However, there have been some great examples of human compassion during this testing time.
One such example came from 32 year old investment banker Nick Panopoulos who casually mentioned his ‘yes’ vote to a gay colleague in conversation.
“Just kind of asked...