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EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactThinking of adopting the Bogancore look but are unsure where to start? The Advocate takes a deep dive into the uniquely Australian aesthetic that's blown up on Pinterest, including the most coveted bogan decor you should have in your home! The La Z Boy Recliner Perfect for kicking back and watching a game of footy or music concerts on DVD,...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTToulouse native, Jean Laurent (23),  rushed to emergency shortly after arriving in Australia to start his working holiday. As a Frenchman, the first thing Jean wanted to do when he landed was to light a cigarette after a long flight, but after realising that he smoked them all in Singapore he quickly made his way into the city to...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTYoung Irishman, Connor Murphy (20) has reportedly started another new, high paying job in construction despite having no qualifications and no legal right to work in Australia. "Yeah, really happy with this result, I've never actually used an excavator before so this should be a laugh". Connor said. Connor, Originally from county Mayo, Ireland, hasn't been sober since early 2020...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACT Traditionally set in 1980s Colombia, or following violent Mexican cartel wars, the creators of hit show 'Narcos' have decided to take the show to suburban Australia for season 4.  "We really think this is a forgotten story," said one producer. "The Australian vape industry is a mysterious multi billion dollar chess game being played out from shipping entry ports all...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT The Victorian Government has this week unveiled an incredible housing plan that has only ever worked everywhere else it has been trialed in the world. Following the foot steps of the visionary neoliberal NSW Premier Mike Baird, Dan Andrews has announced plans to pull down the 44 public housing towers that make up the last remaining safety net for...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact In a heartwarming turn of events, an ageing bar fly at a French Quarter watering hole was reportedly seen shedding tears of nostalgia as a young troublemaker was forcibly removed from the premises in a manner reminiscent of legendary Australian detective Roger Rogerson's final moments as a free man. Witnesses at the scene recounted the...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACT Local Betoota Grove resident, Imogen Mathews (26), has told reporters that although she cares about the potentially devastating carnage that is predicted for this year's bushfire season, she is keen to finally have a hot girl summer.  While most rational people are concerned about the imminent consequences of prolonged drought and increased fire risk that comes with unseasonal...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact The Amazon reboot of the fabled soap opera "Neighbours" will be available to US commerce giant's subscribers later today, and it's all thanks to the marathon efforts of the show's cast and crew. Insiders have spoken of the long days and hectic schedules during production, some of which resulted in crew members and stars pissing...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Indigenous elder and respected academic, Marcia Langton is this week seeking legal advice after opposition leader Peter Dutton lied when he misquoted her criticism of the No campaign on social media, leading to the spread of misinformation amongst fellow Liberal politicians their lapdog journalists that work for Rupert Murdoch. Langton says Dutton’s post on Instagram, which wrongly claims she...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Supporters of an Indigenous Voice To Parliament may be relieved to learn that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has joined the loud chorus of conservative Christians who make up the Liberal Party's official Vote NO campaign. The No Campaign's inclusion of one of the most incompetent political operators in Australian history could only be good news for those fighting...