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MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTA Betoota Lakes man will be surviving on baked beans on toast this week after a visit to the big smoke came with an unfortunate life tax. Hailing from the lakes district of our fine city, pool fencing installer Duncan Hodges (33) has certainly chowed through more than a few plates of mongolian beef in his time, a...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA Betoota Heights woman has found herself baulking at the cost of a much needed surgery today, despite last week spending almost $400 for three areas of botox in her forehead. Speaking to The Advocate, Daphne Kirk, 32, admits that’s been rawdogging an ingrown toenail for roughly three weeks in the hopes that it would magically go away, but...

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACTIn sad news for endangered marine life, a number of Australian humpback dolphins are likely to perish next year thanks to some unnecessary plastic pollution. The news comes as hopeful planet protector Amelia Hayes (28) decided it was time to update her current trusty Keep Cup with something a little less coffee stained, and buy herself a...

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,...