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TRACEY BENDINGER | Society | Contact Local man Luke Watson has today found himself once again defending his choice of afternoon snack. Each day Luke likes to enjoy a can of tuna, which if consumed in a wide open space is perfectly acceptable. However, Luke is in an enclosed office space, filling the entire space with a pungent smell that has people...

TRACEY BENDINGER | Society | Contact A local Betoota man has decided to take on one of Australia’s largest breweries today after drinking the so-called low carb beer, Pure Blonde, over the holiday period and still gaining 10kgs. Dwight Hankton told The Advocate that the only reason he drank Pure Blonde was because he thought it was better for him than regular beer. “I’ve...

TRACEY BENDINGER | Social Nuances | CONTACT There isn’t a shred of regret or shame emanating from Emily, Julie or Annabel tonight as they sit perched at a bar in Betoota’s recently trendy Latino district, with the girls nearly buried by a line-up of 20 cocktails. The industrious girls aren’t your problem drinkers, they’re just making the most of the bar’s 2 for 1...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | Contact In some breaking news this afternoon, The Advocate was called to a pub in the New England region to examine the state of Chris Kotrodimos' first beer. Listen here to our interesting chat with Deputy Premier and Leader of The Nats in NSW, John Barilaro: Rushing to the scene, we discovered a nearly finished schooner glass offering a unique insight into the way Kotrodimos' week played out. With less than a 100 ml's of liquid remaining in the...

LOUIS BURKE | Culture | CONTACT Ex-Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been working hard this week, claiming to have binged all 10 seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race to see what all the fuss is about. The chief agitator in the blue tie party and loudest voice during the plebiscite a couple of years ago, Abbott finally took the advice from colleague and South Australian...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Some time this afternoon, a video emerged online showcasing one of the National Rugby League's brightest young prospects engaging in a sex act. The Advocate's legal team have urged the sports reporters to air on the side of caution this afternoon as this type of scandal can often lead to some city-based lawyer having...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Staring holes through his computer monitor at an uncivilised hour of night, a Canberra-based public servant revealed he was 'jealous' of his American counterparts who are still enjoying an extended break after Christmas. Lyneham-local Dennis Watson, who does something for the government with a computer each day in return for hard currency, spoke briefly to...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Eighteen-and-a-half years after the world changed for the worse forever, new evidence has emerged that suggests Australian cotton farmers were behind the September 11 attacks in New York City. In a joint investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Central Intelligence Agency, shocking new information has come to life that points the...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT A recent report by National Geographic has found that there is not one person on the planet who doesn't think that he is better at pool when he's a little bit pissed. Comments such as "See, I need a few drinks in me" and "wait up I'm just about to hit the sweet spot" are prevalent in every single...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Brisbane City Council is being hailed today for its new policy initiative to spruce up the famous South Bank Streets Beach. The Council issued a statement this afternoon announcing a bold plan to introduce Blue Bottle Jellyfish to the man made beach. The Blue Bottle is a mainstay at many beaches across the country, and the painful little...