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KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT In breaking news from the Bureau of Meteorology, experts are warning of a severe chance of fcking good times in Deniliquin this weekend as the Riverina town puts on the annual Ute Muster. An event that’s become somewhat of a religious pilgrimage for ute enthusiasts, concrete cowboys and anyone that’s not afraid of seasoning their lungs with...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Somewhere on the furthest fringe of Betoota Heights lies a home that was completed just a few days ago, and it has more defects than your garden-variety French Bulldog or common Pug. Not only that, but in the hours after the final screw was driven into the last doorframe, the builder was "phoenixed," and the...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT The resignation of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was an unexpected grenade thrown into this week's news cycle, as his opponents in the Australian media had to rapidly scrap every news story they had planned for today's front page - and focus on the Labor leader's career change. Andrews held a snap press conference where he announced he will step...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has sensationally resigned this afternoon, ending a decades long career in the public service of Australia's weirdest people. Speaking to the media today in Melbourne, Mr Andrews said he was beginning to think about a life after politics - when he says it means it's time to move on. "I want...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Local man Tim Blaxland has today had to endure the extreme displeasure of getting his moneys worth out of an Apple product that seems to have gone to shit. This now means he has to visit the Apple Genius Bar, which he presumed was a walk-in type operation, but has since found out it's actually something you should book. The...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT THE OLD BOYS CLUB NEEDS A HUG: Australia is set to exit the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the pool stages, after the Wallabies suffered a 40-6 defeat to Wales in Lyon this morning. This marks another body blow for Australia's increasingly detached political class that make up our RA board, who have worked tirelessly to ensure that Australian...

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...