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.

As riders in this year's Variety Postie Bike charity event prepare to return to Nabiac on Sunday, learn why one has been...
31/10/2025

As riders in this year's Variety Postie Bike charity event prepare to return to Nabiac on Sunday, learn why one has been participating regularly for many years. The story is available in tomorrow's GLA print edition, and online.

Entering a neighbour's home, bashing him and stealing a bottle of Scotch whiskey has earned a husband and wife a crimina...
31/10/2025

Entering a neighbour's home, bashing him and stealing a bottle of Scotch whiskey has earned a husband and wife a criminal conviction.

"I have a victim impact statement before the court, and it is certainly sobering reading."

From the ashes of the famous Rock Roadhouse has emerged a $50 million plan to build a twin service centre near the Tea G...
30/10/2025

From the ashes of the famous Rock Roadhouse has emerged a $50 million plan to build a twin service centre near the Tea Gardens turn-off on the Pacific Highway.

Plans are underway to develop twin service centres on the Pacific Highway near Tea Gardens.

The long and expensive journey for local boat owners requiring essential maintenance is set to come to an end, with the ...
30/10/2025

The long and expensive journey for local boat owners requiring essential maintenance is set to come to an end, with the state government unveiling plans to construct a modern boat maintenance facility at the historic Tuncurry slipway site.

State government unveils proposal to restore vital Tuncurry slipway

A recent motor vehicle accident involving an electric vehicle (EV) has once again sparked the debate over safety issues ...
30/10/2025

A recent motor vehicle accident involving an electric vehicle (EV) has once again sparked the debate over safety issues arising from EV fires.

EVs continue to grow in market share despite residual scepticism.

A 20-year-old local man has escaped conviction for participating in an assault on another man on the Mid North Coast.
29/10/2025

A 20-year-old local man has escaped conviction for participating in an assault on another man on the Mid North Coast.

"There's no excuse for this behaviour, no matter the circumstances."

Gary Hooper MBE was never going to let polio get in the way of his sporting and life ambitions. A man of extraordinary s...
29/10/2025

Gary Hooper MBE was never going to let polio get in the way of his sporting and life ambitions. A man of extraordinary spirit and determination, Gary lived a life few could imagine, becoming an Australian Paralympic pioneer and an inspiration to all who knew him.

Gary Hooper's extraordinary life and Paralympic legacy.

"There's no excuse for this behaviour, no matter the circumstances," the magistrate said.
29/10/2025

"There's no excuse for this behaviour, no matter the circumstances," the magistrate said.

"There's no excuse for this behaviour, no matter the circumstances."

Police divers have confirmed the worst fears, locating man's body off Elizabeth Beach.
27/10/2025

Police divers have confirmed the worst fears, locating man's body off Elizabeth Beach.

Local Marine Rescue outlines the protocol now on standby.

Sitting on the back of a Honda CT110 postie bike for six days and as many hours a day is not everyone's idea of a fun ho...
27/10/2025

Sitting on the back of a Honda CT110 postie bike for six days and as many hours a day is not everyone's idea of a fun holiday.

Family unites for charity bike ride honouring a family friend and raising money.

Emergency services have resumed their search for a missing man.
27/10/2025

Emergency services have resumed their search for a missing man.

Search for missing 59-year-old hang-glider pilot re-starts after suspension.

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