Local Man Cringes To Death While Watching New ABC Comedy Programs
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
An elderly man has allegedly cringed to death after watching a string of new comedy programs on the ABC.
The 94-year-old man's distraught wife says that her husband fell unconscious while watching Rosehaven and never woke up.
It's understood by police that the man was heard to be sighing heavily and groaning in the minutes leading up...
City Ranger accidentally gives himself parking ticket; takes matter to court
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | [email protected]
A CITY OF Sydney parking ranger has ended up in local court after accidentally giving himself a parking ticket.
Rather than paying the somewhat extortionate $104 fine, ranger Stephan John Branks has elected to have the matter heard before a court.
"It was an honest misunderstanding," says Mr Branks.
"I was only parked for 2 minutes,"
The move to...
Prime Minister under fire for falling asleep during Noel Pearson’s tribute to Gough Whitlam
5 November, 2014. 15:09
STANLEY WORTHINGTON | Sydney Correspondent |[email protected]
Those present at today's state memorial for former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam were able to witness history-making speeches and performances array of celebrities and political identities as they paid tribute the man they call 'Comrade'.
With appearances from the likes of Cate Blanchett, Kev Carmody, Paul Kelly and just about everyone from both...
Melbourne Cup to be banned after celebrity campaign against animal cruelty
INGRID DOULTON | Professor of Women’s Issues | Social Commentator |[email protected]
Well yesterday was the day, the day where most Australian men find a reason (outside of weddings and funerals) to wear a suit... and the day where women are expected to accompany them by wearing the ugliest head pieces they can find (but we must ban the burqa!).
Horses were whipped,...
VB goes undercover to win Surry Hills Craft Beer Festival
3 November, 2014
CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | Contact
Carlton & United Breweries, a subsidiary of Foster's Group in Melbourne, have today confirmed that the winner of last month’s Sydney Craft Beer Festival was, in fact, one of Australia’s oldest and highest-selling beers, Victoria Bitter.
The undercover infiltration of the festival took out number one place by an undeniable margin, which in...
How to indentify a wanker this summer | Advocate IN-Focus
It's everybody's favourite part of the year - but it's more favourite for some than others. Our journalists hit the streets to give you the heads up on how to identify, isolate and avoid wankers this summer.
8 injured in stampede as police dogs enter nightclub
STANLEY WORTHINGTON | Sydney Correspondent | [email protected]
Drug detection canines triggered a human stampede last night at an infamous Sydney nightspot that injured 8 revelers.
Two of the victims are listed as being in a serious but stable condition in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
The Ivy Pool Bar on George Street in the inner city was targeted by police after detectives were...
Barron and Kelly hit the road for charity
1 November, 2014. 14:09
DARRYL SEYMOUR | Gossip Guru | [email protected]
Their likeness has been the target of comedians and satirists for decades but now Carl Barron and Paul Kelly are settling the issue once and for all.
On November 9, both Barron and Kelly will be running the Great Barrier Reef Marathon in Port Douglas for Camp Quality.
However, for the loser, their...
Three Sisters collapse leaves town reeling
Errol Parker | Journalist | [email protected]
#BREAKING
A catastrophic rockslide has claimed one of the iconic Three Sisters this afternoon as crews scramble to secure the scene.
The biggest Sister succumbed to gravity at 1:37pm EDST and has since come to rest on the valley floor.
Police and fire teams have confirmed that nobody has been killed or injured in the disaster but as a...
Delta Goodrem joins Team Mundine
Imran Gashkori | Sports Journalist | [email protected]
29 October, 2014. 11:30
BOXING royalty have today confirmed that former Neighbours star and Australian pop princess, Delta Goodrem has taken a break from her grueling schedule of concert tours and talent shows to try her hand at a completely new field. Amatuer boxing.
Rumors have been rife in boxing circles for many months now regarding the...