The Great Lakes Advocate

The Great Lakes Advocate The Great Lakes Advocate is a weekly paid publication serving a regional population of around 35,000.It has an average circulation of close to 5000 papers.

A reminder to users of this page we may use comments in our printed and online versions. The Great Lakes Advocate is a weekly paid publication serving a regional population of around 35,000. It has an average circulation of close to 5000 papers per edition. The prime circulation area covers Forster and Tuncurry, reaching out to Bulahdelah, Hallidays Point, Pacific Palms and Nabiac. The Advocate is

a parochial newspaper, and specialises in news and views as they affect our area. It seeks to inform readers on a broad range of matters, from council to court, and community to sports. It is also very involved in its community and sponsors many events and champions many causes. Every edition includes scores of photographs, news, social and sport.

The growing popularity of a more holistic, nature-based education for local youngsters has inspired a group of educators...
12/09/2025

The growing popularity of a more holistic, nature-based education for local youngsters has inspired a group of educators and parents to plan for a new school embracing these principles

Explore Silky Oak's hands-on educational approach, embracing outdoor play and creative experiences in the Great Lakes region.

The Pacific Highway has reopened under contraflow traffic conditions at Rainbow Flat, as a clean-up continues following...
11/09/2025

The Pacific Highway has reopened under contraflow traffic conditions at Rainbow Flat, as a clean-up continues following a truck and car crash near Godfrey Hill Road.

A semi-trailer incident closes southbound Pacific Hwy lanes near Rainbow Flat. Light vehicles can detour. Expect delays.

There's been a call for MidCoast Council and the state government to accelerate all required action to finalise developm...
11/09/2025

There's been a call for MidCoast Council and the state government to accelerate all required action to finalise development and open for sale the long-awaited North Tuncurry Urban Development.

Letter: Affordable housing and jobs is North Tuncurry's promise.

ONE of the Catholic Church's and Australia's most prolific and violent paedophiles, John Sidney Denham, has died in cust...
11/09/2025

ONE of the Catholic Church's and Australia's most prolific and violent paedophiles, John Sidney Denham, has died in custody at the age of 82 after serving 17 years in prison for his crimes against children.

Notoriously violent criminal and former Catholic priest dies aged 82

The Mid North Coast Auto Club added a bit of flash to this year's Father's Day with a show and shine event at Forster's ...
11/09/2025

The Mid North Coast Auto Club added a bit of flash to this year's Father's Day with a show and shine event at Forster's Lakeside Tavern.

Auto club doing its bit for some needy kids and local economy.

10/09/2025

Hallidays Point Pickleball Club members hold a Saturday morning hit-out in the lead up to the Barrington Regional Doubles Tournament.

A long-time passion for motor vehicles (cars, trucks and cycles) has evolved into a thriving business for a young Tuncur...
10/09/2025

A long-time passion for motor vehicles (cars, trucks and cycles) has evolved into a thriving business for a young Tuncurry entrepreneur, Dean Chiment .

Explore how Dean Chiment turned his model car passion into a must-visit shop for enthusiasts in Tuncurry.

Highway re-opens following two vehicle accident.
10/09/2025

Highway re-opens following two vehicle accident.

Southbound traffic on Pacific Highway diverted due to accident near Bullocky Way. Motorists should allow extra travel time...

Amanda Peppernell was so infuriated by another council rate rise that she made her feelings known at a council meeting.
10/09/2025

Amanda Peppernell was so infuriated by another council rate rise that she made her feelings known at a council meeting.

The top 10 LGAs with the highest rates featured seven regional councils.

Across the Hunter New England Health district, 10 cases of people being bitten or scratched by bats have been recorded i...
10/09/2025

Across the Hunter New England Health district, 10 cases of people being bitten or scratched by bats have been recorded in the past fortnight.

Bat bites spark lyssavirus health warning in the region.

As the search for 28-year-old Forster woman, Jasmine Campbell continues, her family has urged her to get in touch and le...
09/09/2025

As the search for 28-year-old Forster woman, Jasmine Campbell continues, her family has urged her to get in touch and let them know she is safe.

Jasmine Campbell is known to travel between Queensland and Forster.

The Manning River Ratz women's rugby union side has made history by becoming the first back-to-back premiers in the Mid ...
09/09/2025

The Manning River Ratz women's rugby union side has made history by becoming the first back-to-back premiers in the Mid North Coast Southern Division Women's 10s competition.

Ratz women's side makes history in Mid North Coast South Rugby.

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