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CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT An arvo barbecue at gran and pop's place in Betoota Heights has seen the sharing of wisdom between the mythical pub rock uncle, and the wide-eyed nephews. After being born to the square siblings of the family, the cousins don't get to hear many stories about the days when pubs would be open all night - and world famous...

INGRID DOULTON | Lady Writer | ContactAs yet another Sydney hospitality group is hit with damning allegations highlighting a toxic culture of misogyny and excessive drug use amongst staff and patrons, everyone other than women who have worked behind a bar before have been left feeling shocked and disappointed to hear that their favourite venues might be run by dickheads. Just like parliament the...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT The Betoota Heights Twilight Cricket Competition is living in blissful ignorance, it can be confirmed today. With the new season just weeks away from tipping off, players from around our town's aspirational suburbs are reportedly completely unaware that the game is about to change. This comes after local finance guy Bradley Hills just ordered himself the new Kookaburra...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT The long suffering fans of the Wests Tigers NRL franchise are this week revelling in a golden era. Nearly 2 decades after winning their first and only premiership, fans of the unhappiest merger club are now hoping to celebrate another famous victory. Tigers fans are eagerly awaiting the greatest game on the rugby league calendar - the Spoon...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT In the land of the long line of soap dodgers, calls are growing for another reunion this week - after the massive buzz created by the Oasis news. The British group famous for that Wonderwall song that Noel plays at every concert anyway, revealed last week that they would be reuniting for a one of run of shows....

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT The Canberra Raiders have done possibly the most Canberra Raiders thing ever this weekend. With some truly awful losses during the season ruining their finals chances, the Green Machine have gone ahead and beat two top 4 teams on the bounce. On top of that, they've also completely fucked the Roosters season, and just for the sheer fuck...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Drinkers around the nation have this week let out a prolonged and deep sigh, after coming to the realisation that the warmer weather is truly back. With Spring springing in the civilised northern states over the last week, many have rejoiced at the breaking of the cooler weather. However, while we are now being greeted with more daylight...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT In some breaking news from the Railway Hotel in Betoota Plains, a cold beer is going down an absolute treat. This comes straight from the horses mouth, with local engineer Corey Kellow confirming that afternoons don't get much better than this. "That is fucking delicious," said Kellow, talking his third gulp of rapidly evaporating schooner. "First 30 degree...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactIn a move that marks the end of an era, the iconic Treasury Casino in Brisbane is set to join the likes of Myer Centre dragoncoaster and will close it's doors for the last time, leaving behind decades of memories of lost hope, punch ones and terrible daiquiris. For over 25 years, the Treasury Casino has been a cornerstone...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | Contact A local woo girl has this week found herself feeling genuinely perplexed by her boyfriend’s behavior.  Steph Gilmore told The Advocate that she and her partner Greg were having lunch at the Shifty Hen, when he ordered a can of beer alongside his roast chicken plate.  Knowing that they were both visiting her mum afterwards and that it was...