The Nation

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Australia was once a nation where people were judged only on their social status, gender and skin colour. But now, it still is a place where that happens, but with the addition of also judging people based on what issues they choose to be outraged about. In recent months, hot topics like climate change, protesting rights and corporate whistleblowing...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Tech entrepreneur Mike Cannon-Brookes was approached last night in a local bar by a man who looks similar to him and asked if he was Mike Cannon-Brookes. Mr Cannon-Brookes is visiting our cosmopolitan desert community this week for Betootacone Valley's annual Simpson Desert Tech Fête. Currently in its sixth year, the incubator-thon attracts some of...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT For two years Australian State and Territory governments have been auditing buildings and compiling lists of those covered in the 'Grenfell cladding' - a highly flammable external insulation material. However, in NSW, the findings are a little inconvenient. Which is why they aren't really being released. Over 440 structures in New South Wales are covered in the flammable cladding, likely...

TRACEY BENDINGER | Local News | Contact Arriving at Flemington Racecourse this morning Bella Anderson’s car was swamped by anti-horse racing protesters, all holding signs with vicious slogans designed to make racegoers feel guilty. Although the protester's signs did make Bella feel something, she reveals to The Advocate that it’s probably not the emotion they were hoping for. “Is being surprised an emotion?” “I was surprised by...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT A local Newtown woman is quietly seething this afternoon it can be confirmed. This comes after the running of the Melbourne Cup saw not a single horse die out on the track. With 18 tweets loaded up and ready to fire off in a vague way of getting back at her dad's side of the family, Essence Charl-Oiyals...

TRACEY BENDINGER | Local News | Contact The race that stops the nation got its name for a reason; every Tom, Dick, Arthur and Martha are tuned in to watch it. However, as one problem gambler revealed to The Advocate, real punters don’t get that gee’d up for The Melbourne Cup. “Real punters don’t care about Cup Day as much as everyone else,” says Jim...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact A local man's mate sent him a message this morning that suggested betting on the favourite in the Melbourne Cup is the key to winning. Chive Bergamot, a close personal friend of French Quater man Carlos Uno, texted the race tip over after being told by a cafe owner in the New South Wales cold...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT With ANZAC Day and those abhorrent 'sportsball' grand finals in the rear lights, one local inner-city opinion-penner is today relishing another opportunity to punch down on people for enjoying mainstream festivities. Claudia Bardot-Whitely (55) has today enthusiastically shuffled into her workspace at the Guardian Australia, before cracking her knuckles and stretching her neck. Today is her favourite day of the...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT A Brunswick local has caused a bit of confusion this morning. The 29-year-old graphic designer did so when he was caught with a cherry plum Remedy Kombucha in one hand and naughty little TAB bet slip in the other. The incident occurred in his local coffee shop, The Milked Nut, where he was caught with the two items sending out very mixed signals....

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT In some breaking news out of the milk crate capital of the country, Melbourne, a local man has perfected his outfit to a tee it can be confirmed. The 29-year-old construction manager named Brayden Cox has done so by perfectly coordinating all the elements of his look. With the brekky Canadian Club perfectly complimenting his white suit and lime green tie, Cox explained...