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WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT A Bundaberg man in the big smoke has today let out a defeated sigh, after being bailed up with the same question for the 18th time.  The Kalkie born and raised Mal Langerak who is visiting a mate in the River City says he’s had enough of being asked about whether he likes a rum or two.  “And I’ve only...

CLYDE ROYAL |Western News| ContactA local woman today has had her day shattered after a quick log on to her online banking, where she spotted a debit she’d sworn had been cancelled. Renee Tran was doing the daily scroll through her online banking statement when she spotted a rogue and unexplained $19.99 from a sewing pattern website she swore she cancelled...

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT A bottle of Yellowtail is being pulled from a fridge in Noosa this evening as a local Mum prepares herself for the nightly news. Sandra Coolum (55) has for the past decade enjoyed tuning into Nine News QLD to get herself up to date with the latest in world news and to also marvel at the fine...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA bloke spotted on Bumble has revealed himself to be quite the loner, if his preferences for a girlfriend are anything to go by, it’s reported. Matt Ellis is alleged to have been spotted by a few bachelorettes, who despite being quite charmed by his good looks, found his dating bio quite confusing. One woman, Sophie, tells our reporter...

CLYDE ROYAL |Western News| ContactA most common household argument was sparked over a son's choice of entertainment. Liam Jackson, a middle aged father of 2 leaned backwards slowly to get a good look at what his son Jayden was watching on his mobile phone this Sunday afternoon. As soon as he spotted what he had suspected, his temper rose. “Why would you...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA local woman has this week been informed that her pronunciation of the word, ‘FIFO’, makes her sound like a hungry giant on a quest to feast on the bones of a young child, it’s reported. It’s alleged Dana Hughes had spotted the terms a few times on dating apps (which if it’s Tinder, usually means ‘fly in,...

RORY SALAZAR | Finance | ContactFeeling overwhelmed? I hear you. It feels like it’s impossible to get ahead right now, doesn’t it? As Australia’s leading finance guru on intergenerational wealth, land lording and corporate espionage, I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. A lot of Betootians are feeling burnt-out. The cost of living crisis has affected us all, especially those in the top...

FRANKIE DeGROOT | News | CONTACT The Australian insurance industry has reacted with excitement to news yesterday that the world’s auto manufacturers have agreed to make cars practically unstealable by removing those two wires under the dash. The changes, to be rolled out immediately, are expected to ensure that from mid-2025, no new car will include the “hot wires”.  The troublesome feature, accurately depicted in over...

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACTAs the world continues to lose its collective mind at the capabilities of AI and its ability to act as predictive technology, one takeaway joint in downtown Betoota has proven there’s still nothing wrong with leveraging some good old fashioned instinct. Famous for it’s delicious array of bain-marie curries and samosas, Indian takeaway joint ‘Tandoori Palace’ has...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT In some breaking news from the world of style and culture, a new study has confirmed an interesting trend in the world of fashion.  Commissioned by the Fashion Retail Entertainment Style High Design Research Investigative Programme (FRESHDRIP), the report found that ironic, retro looking merch is now high fashion.  “It’s couture darling,” said FRESHDRIP Spokesperson Coco Bardot, referencing the fancy...