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STACY OAKSHEAF | City News | CONTACT A recent hacking incident seems to have caused a radical shift in the social media presence of local Instagram user Belle Thompson. Abandoning her routine posts of lunch with the girls to advocate for her newfound wealth after investing into cryptocurrency. Seemingly overnight, Belle proudly announces via a detailed screenshot on her Instagram stories her latest passion for the...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTA local Betoota couple have found themselves caught between a rock and a yum place as they grapple with the decision between going to a fancy high end restaurant, or an Italian joint that hasn't changed since 1991- which features a giant map of Italy and that pizza chef statue you see at any respectable Italian restaurant. Josh Flitchall...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTIn a stunning revelation, Clare Warne (27) , a recent transplant to the coastal haven of Byron Bay, is strongly convinced that ditching city life for the laid-back vibes of Byron was the best decision she's ever made, even though she finds herself inexplicably drawn back to the city every fortnight. "Best decision I've ever made, so good to...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTIn a revelation that has left horoscope enthusiasts shaking their star charts in disbelief,  local bloke, Darren Coyle (38), confidently declared that astrology is nothing but "woo-woo bullshit," all while boasting a perfect record of never walking under a ladder. Darren, a self-proclaimed common sense warrior, dropped the bombshell during a casual conversation at the pub while socializing with...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTA white-collar man on the cusp of turning 30 has found himself at a crossroads, torn between the exhilarating challenge of bouldering and the technological miracle of piloting his very own drone. Mark Thompson (29), a spreadsheet specialist, office drone and overall inoffensive guy, is grappling with a decision that could define his leisure activities well into his third...

LOUIS BURKE | Culture | CONTACTThere’s a lot to celebrate for a Betoota youth today, as the lucky little birthday boy gets another year closer to taking advantage of this country's pretty lax gambling laws.At six years old today, birthday boy Danny Ghundi (6) is already a lover of team sports and dogs, although less so racing dogs and more Bluey and Paw...

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACTHave you pulled Uncle Gavin in your family secret Santa? Do you have a disinterested boyfriend who’s more keen to watch Boxing Day Cricket than participate in the long family lunch? Here’s part two of The Betoota Advocate’s gift guide to the boring man in your life. Shitty Kitchen Appliance Ask around if he already has an air-fryer,...

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACTWith less than three weeks until some tinned passionfruit begins to drip over your family pavlova, time is running out to finish your Christmas shopping. Given we all have an effortlessly boring male in our lives who will demand a present whilst doing the bare minimum themselves in the gifting department, here is a list of pressie...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA French Quarter influencer has proven just how committed to the aesthetic she is this week, by not only decorating her house with the saddest Christmas decorations you’ve ever seen, but also severely limiting the colour palette of her son’s toy wish list. Boasting 450,000 followers, Rachael Moore is known for painstakingly curating her instagram profile to ensure every...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Local yuppie, Caleb Thistlethropp (38) has been out of the game for a while. After settling down in his late twenties with one of the up-and-coming stage actresses from a Betoota Theatre production that he had provided sound design for, Caleb hasn't really hit the tiles for a decade. However, after a rampant Twitter addiction saw his marriage fall apart...