The Betoota Advocate
Australia's oldest newspaper, filed from a town with no remaining population, covering the nation with dead-eyed accuracy.
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How to get the most from it
The Betoota Advocate sits in Satire & Fake News under Laugh, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and clever.
About this category: Satirical newsrooms and parody publications. Occasionally more accurate than the thing they are parodying, which is the joke.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Betoota Advocate: quick answers
Is The Betoota Advocate free?
Yes. The Betoota Advocate is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Betoota Advocate?
No. You can use The Betoota Advocate without signing up for anything.
Does The Betoota Advocate work on a phone?
Yes. The Betoota Advocate works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Betoota Advocate safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Betoota Advocate take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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