How Good's Australia

by The Betoota Advocate

Australia's oldest and favourite newspaper dissects the last decade of political turmoil and cultural frustrations that turned us all against each other, and how we broke down those walls of division to come together again. This is our country's coming of age story. How good. It's been a tough few years. We've had three prime ministers in four years, a scandalous ball-tampering scandal, our own #Metoo moments (Defamation laws apply*), the Murray-Darling fish kills and, worst of all, the cancellation of both the NRL and AFL footy shows.In this penetrating and incisive book, The Betoota Advocate's editors Clancy Overell and Errol Parker take us on the nation's journey through chaos and confusion, to the start of a new era.Finally, we as a nation have been gifted the rare opportunity to choose who leads our country for an entire federal term. Our cricketers now use talent and skill to win matches. The culture wars are over, and common sense prevails. With a sensible Liberal government, a charismatic PM and a united, strong and experienced cabinet of some of our nation's greatest minds in place, we are well on the road to economic stability and environmental renewal.Join Australia's most trusted newspaper from the remote but vibrant town of Betoota, as we detail the last four years in news - how bad things got, and how lucky we, as a nation, have been to survive it all.How Good's Australia.

216 pages, Paperback

Published November 26, 2019

Reviews

[Meegz Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3 Stars*

ARC kindly received via Pan MacMillan Aus in exchange for an honest review.

This collection of stories from The Betoota Advocate, lived up to the expectations that I had. In their usual Aussie style, they take the mickey out of plenty of things that have happened in our recent history.

This one mostly deals with political issues, which I'm not a huge fan of, but it was fun to read these little articles they've put together and have a laugh at different things.

Fans of The Betoota Advocate will love this, and definitely one that you need to read with a sense of humour.


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[Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth it just for Uncle Tony X. Australian satire with wit dryer than the current state of the Murray.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

You need to be Australian with a fairly left wing outlook to appreciate this book. Also you need to dip into it and read only a couple of pages a day as otherwise it becomes wearing! Still enjoyable, but to a limited audience!

[Alison Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny light read.

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Got sick of it at the end

[Simon Sweetman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masterful satire. Re-reading many of these pieces, over and again. So good. How Good's Australia? Fucking Good, Mate!