The Great Lakes Advocate

10/12/2025

A child as young as 11 was involved in a police pursuit along the Pacific Highway after the vehicle in which he was travelling failed to stop as directed.

Children aged 11-15 in a high-speed police chase on Pacific Highway. Arrests made, charges laid.

09/12/2025

JOHN Lohan has been named the firefighter who was tragically killed battling a bushfire in Bulahdelah at the weekend.

John Lohan died near Bulahdelah at the weekend.

08/12/2025

Pacific Highway closes once again

Multiple fire 'flare-ups' shut key Mid North Coast link.

08/12/2025

The family of the brave fire fighter who died after being struck by a tree, has requested his name not be made public as they come to terms with the loss.

The 59-year-old man had been working out of the Lake Munmorah area for 25 years.

08/12/2025

Have you had a baby in 2025? We want to celebrate your beautiful arrival in a photo gallery. Send a newborn photo, the baby's full name, names of parents/siblings, date/time of birth, weight, place of birth, a credit to the photographer (if needed) and any other details you wish to share to [email protected] Your little one can form part of our tribute with Nylahni Jane Louise Ridgeway-Elder, who was born in June this year.

08/12/2025

The magical moment that sparked Christmas joy across the area

Don't miss Tuncurry's spirited Christmas Festival with tree lighting, music, and joy for all ages. A celebration of...

07/12/2025

A FIREFIGHTER has died after being struck by a tree at the Bulahdelah fireground.

'It's a very sad day for firefighters and the NSW community.'

05/12/2025

UPDATE: The diversion has been lifted but motorists are still advised to slow down and take extra care.

An emergency warning has been issued for residents near Crawford River.

05/12/2025

UPDATE: The diversion has now been lifted but motorists are urged to slow down and take extra care.
The Pacific Highway is closed between Nabiac and the Bucketts Way intersection at Twelve Mile Creek, with some residents near Bulahdelah being given an emergency warning to stay in place as it is too late to leave.

An emergency warning has been issued for residents near Crawford River.

04/12/2025

A former security guard has been convicted and sentenced for two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident at the Bellevue Hotel, Tuncurry, in December 2024.

A former security guard has been convicted of a hotel assault.

04/12/2025

Who are the talented people behind the vibrant splash of homespun Christmas magic in Wharf Street, Forster and we pay tribute to a pillar of the community, Don McPherson who penned his own eulogy. You can read these and more both online and in this week's print edition of the GLA.