Rolf Harris, Border Force and dry humping all have something in common
4 September, 2015. 11:04
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
IT'S NOT THAT they're all embarrassing now, all of these horrible things were discussed this week in the Betoota Advocate podcast. After a report was released by Her Majesty's Prison Service earlier this week, The Advocate sent Errol Parker to the UK to investigate claims that British entertainer Rolf Harris was being...
OK! Magazine receives Pulitzer nomination for Syrian War coverage
3 September, 2015. 14:03
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
MULTINATIONAL celebrity news publisher OK! Magazine shocked readers around the world by sending a correspondent to the war-torn Syrian capital Damascus - and it's already starting to pay dividends. The tabloid rag could be the first of its kind to take out the most prestigious prize in journalism. It's news that's sending...
US only a handful of black-on-white murders away from tougher gun laws
1 September, 2015. 16:23
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
THE US DEPARTMENT of State has revealed figures today that outline the nation is only a few black-on-white gun-related crime cases away from acting on the issue.
The startling revelations come as the fanatical firearm loving country comes to terms with the brutal murder of a young professional white woman live on...
Federal Government Drops Legal Action Against The Betoota Advocate
28 August, 2015. 16:45
STANLEY WORTHINGTON | Sydney Correspondent | Contact
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has dropped legal action against The Betoota Advocate which paves the way for their groundbreaking podcast to be broadcast into the future.
Initially, the government issued a number of cease and desist notices to the independent news organisation over concerns their internet news bulletin was "biassed" toward rural issues.
Late this...
Looking for an easy way to learn about music? Try the Gatorade Saxophone!
26 August, 2015. 10:10
CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | Contact
TOORAK MOTHER OF THREE, Diane Williamson, spoke to The Betoota Advocate in December about the amazing turnaround she had seen in her oldest son's behaviour, after the 16-year-old began skateboarding and playing rock music.
"Tardiness, foul language, bad attitude... It was all the things that a mother worries about," says the 48-year-old divorcee.
As...
Dubbo farmer concedes climate change might be real after local tornado
25 August, 2015. 15:02
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
A DUBBO FARMER has conceded that climate change "could very well be real" after a tornado swept through the western NSW town late yesterday afternoon.
46-year-old Muddy Brooker said that in all his years farming in the local area, he thought he'd seen everything Mother Nature could throw at him.
Only two years...
Melbourne Rapper Bangs To Join Tame Impala On National Tour
25 August, 2015. 10:10
CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | Contact
Not even 24 hours after Melbourne rapper Ur Boy Bangs announced via Twitter that his upcoming album will be his final musical project, today the world has been made aware of just how spectacular his last hurrah will be.
Speaking the MusicFeeds this morning, Perth-based hypno-rock outfit, Tame Impala have announced that...
People are going apeshit for Jarryd Hayne around the world
24 August, 2015. 15:05
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
PEOPLE AROUND THE world are going batshit crazy for Jarryd Hayne today after he made three great punt returns in a game against the Dallas Cowboys yesterday.
From Minto to Maine, the Hayne Plane has captivated the world with his journey from one of the greatest rugby league players of all time...
Pete Evans Praised By Mainstream Media Skeptics For His Daring New Asbestos Broth Recipe
CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT
Channel 9 is under fire tonight for once again giving air time to yet another clearly unwell subject. This follows last week's interview with NRL star Josh Reynold's con artists ex-girlfriend, which was backed up tonight with a lenghty interview with former celebrity chef Pete Evans - who is now veering into the QAnon world of anti-5G...
Local girl’s entire meal ruined by flat phone battery
23 August, 2015. 13:55
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
Tuesday brunch was ruined today for a prominent Melbourne food blogger after her mobile phone ran out of battery.
Blogger Katie Kingswood-Kelly says she was left devastated by the tragedy, which can only serve as a lesson to others in her profession.
"My double-braised venison salad tasted like ash. I'm beside myself," said the...
