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CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Local man, Toolio Runamuckas (51), only bets on sure things. The 2nd-generation Greek-Australian says that the Greeks invented greyhound racing, and any other form of gambling that Australians enjoy losing money on. The only reason he doesn't seem to lose money on the punt is because he's Greek, and instinctively knows what a winner is. Aside from...

12 April, 2015. 17:45 ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact KNOWN NOW TO his mates as "Staple Man", a North Betootanese network engineer said this morning that his new stomach will be no match for what he's planning to eat for dinner. Glenn Peterson once had a lap band, but it broke during a 2012 binge at the old Hong Wang Diner...

The following article is an actual recount of the Betoota Advocate's recent visit to the New England region of North-West New South Wales. We would thank both federal candidates for not only their kind and generous hospitality, but also for such unfettered access to their campaigns. Warning: Explicit language. EDITORIAL | CONTACT On the 26th of June, 2013 the Australian political landscape changed forever. The man...

10 April, 2016. 09:45 CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Senior Constable Steve Giles is retiring today after 47 years as a New South Wales police officer. In that time, he estimates he has arrested more than 10,000 people. But one arrest stands out: Mike Baird. “It was Easter time at 1989. I was stationed in Kings Cross and we got a...

10 April, 2016. 13:15 CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Following a bungled child snatch in Lebanon, a 60 Minutes crew and the mother at the centre of at trans-national custody battle, are spending their third night behind bars, as Australian diplomats work for their release. However, what the Lebanese authorities don't seem to understand is that one member of the Australian investigative...

7 April, 2016. 10:30 CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Australia's festival and touring industry is today rife with speculation that the summer dance festival known as Stereosonic has been shut down after a string of drug related incidents at the events in recent years. The two companies behind the electronic music festival, Totem Onelove and SFX Entertainment, have not confirmed its cancellation...

6 April, 2016. 10:30 CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT 2003 Australian Idol runner-up, Shannon Noll is believed to be hiding out at his family farm in Condobolin today, after leaked tax documents known as the Panama Papers revealed accusations that he and his wife used an offshore firm to allegedly hide million-dollar investments. The unprecedented leak of more than 11 million documents from...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Local builder, Todd Rakzovic says his 18-year-old apprentice is much more "fidgety" since receiving his $8,000 tool bonus from the Federal Government last friday. Todd believes his first-year-apprentice, who goes by the name of Mitch Ross, has most likely spent the money on 'recreational' activities. "Mate, he didn't need any new tools. We provide him with tools......

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Local Milf, Catrina Deardan (41) is completely unaware that she is the sole reason her teenage son's schoolmates are having extra long showers before dinner. The mother of three - who is seemingly ignorant to how fucking hot she is - also has a similar affect on her teenage neighbour, Tim. Another close friend of her fourteen...

NEVILLE O'SHANNASSY | Contributor | Contact CRONULLA -  Year 11 student Jayden Froth has vowed to learn more about global politics, religion, and culture in order to be more accurate and aware when using racist terminology. According to his mother, his interest stemmed from an embarrassing incident three years ago. Jayden tried to racially vilify a classmate of Korean heritage, by using a slur...