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STACY OAKSHEAF | City News | CONTACT FML: In a twist of fate that’s left her reeling, local woman Emily Tran, 28, has had her daily shower ritual interrupted by a cringe-worthy memory from a decade ago. As she stepped under the warm spray, the sound of her shower playlist triggered a flashback to that fateful night out when she attempted to start a...

STACY OAKSHEAF | City News | CONTACTLET IT BURN: In a stunning display of conversational prowess, local woman Sarah Thompson, 32, has gained a reputation in her social circle for seamlessly tying every discussion back to her life-changing experience at Burning Man. Friends and family have noted the phenomenon with a mix of awe and mild annoyance, as Sarah effortlessly bridges topics ranging...

MONTY BENFICA | Amusements | CONTACTA British girl on a working holiday has confessed that her Australian housemate's constant reminders that the 10-centimetre huntsman chilling in her bathroom isn't venomous, doesn't really do a lot for her anxiety right now. Imogen Thornleigh (23), has only been in Australia for a few months and is finding it hard to adjust to the local fauna. "Yes, they...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA recently engaged poly couple have had to rework their wedding budget, after realising their initial plans for a small wedding was pretty ambitious  given that all their guests will be expecting a plus two invite. Having chosen a ren faire theme, which would see Rion Hardie, 32 and Milly Stewart, 30 exchange vows dressed as a half orc and...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA local bloke has today revealed he’s finally figured out the cause of all his life’s problems, after doing a little soul searching, it’s reported. Thomas Cooke, 20, an engineering student at Betoota Polytechnic University, admits he’s been feeling increasingly hopeless about his future, citing that he can't believe his parents were able to own a three bedroom home...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA local woman who’s been on the edge of her seat all day has decided to indulge in some much needed self care, by going home, pulling down the blinds and losing herself in a world of fantasy. Having given herself carpal tunnel with the amount of times she refreshed the election results, Vera Fenwick, 31, says she plans...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact A local man who made the trip down to Flemington for the day doesn't know it yet but he's going to be one of those pathetic drunks featured in the colour pages of the Herald Sun tomorrow. Monty Dulhuntley, a professional farmer's son from our town's city limits, boarded the 6AM REX service from Betoota...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactA Melbourne woman who’s noticed her hometown trending on social media has unfortunately discovered it’s not for a good reason, which really shouldn’t surprise her given it’s never in the news for a good reason. Hayley Dalton, 28, who is originally from Toowoomba, Queensland, says that, despite it being a gorgeous place to live, there’s always something going on...

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | ContactTHE PALLIATIVE CARE PALETTE: A bloke from Betoota Heights has confirmed that colour is a big no no for his bachelor pad, having chosen to ‘decorate’ his entire apartment in fifty shades of grey, it’s reported.  Having finally secured a one bedroom apartment after a decade of share house living, James Monaghan, 32, wasted no time in giving his...

STACY OAKSHEAF | City News | CONTACT In a move that has left his mates both astounded and impressed, local Aussie bloke Jake Thompson has somehow managed to lock in flights for an epic Bali boys’ trip—despite his long history of bailing on even the most straightforward dinner plans.Jake, who’s well-known for his ability to flake on deciding where to go for a feed...