Great Lakes Advocate

The Great Lakes Advocate is a weekly subscription-based newspaper catering to a regional audience of approximately 35,000 people. Each edition has a circulation of nearly 5,700 copies. Its main distribution area includes Forster and Tuncurry, with additional reach to Bulahdelah, Hallidays Point, Pacific Palms, and Nabiac.

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Hillcrest tragedy parents shocked by verdict over deaths of six children

2 days ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Helen Kempton

The owner of the company that supplied and erected the jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 says she understands the anger the families of the children who died feel toward her. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Adam Eckersley's health scare wake up while on Amazing Race

4 days ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Josh Leeson

Adam Eckersley was doing a 70-metre swim in Phuket last year for the TV show, The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition, when he thought he was having a panic attack. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperIt turns out the country music star was almost having a heart attack.
Wallamba Netball Club gets equipment upgrade thanks to Active Kids grant

5 days ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Rick Kernick

Wallamba Netball Club is updating its equipment stocks thanks to a grant designed to help kids stay healthy and active. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe club was awarded $3859.82 for purchasing a range of equipment to be used on match days and for training programs.
Maligned power station back online after explosions

6 days ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Fraser Barton

One of Queensland's biggest power generators - the Callide plant - has returned to full service. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOSA maligned coal-fired power station is back online again for the first time in months after recovering from another explosion. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
NRL live: Ponga out, Cogger in as Knights take on Dragons in Sydney

1 week ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Max McKinney

St George Illawarra host Newcastle at Kogarah in round 13 of the 2025 NRL season. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperFollow all the action on our live blog below. Fletcher Sharpe warming up at Kogarah. Picture Facebook/Newcastle KnightsGet the latest Forster news in your inboxSign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Email addressWe care about the protection of your data.
Clubs formulate plan for Football Mid North Coast's revised season fixtures

1 week ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Rick Kernick

Football Mid North Coast has met with clubs to formulate a plan of attack to counter disruptions caused by the recent flood event. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperIn the meeting held on Tuesday, May 27, participating clubs agreed to a schedule that will see the 2025 season culminate with grand finals held in the last week of September.
Football safe haven: From Taliban terror to coaching in Hunter

1 week ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

After escaping the Taliban, Mustafa Mohamand's football passion fhrives again as an assistant coach at Maitland FC. Picture by Michael HartshornThe manicured grass at Maitland FC's Cooks Square Park starkly contrasts with the stone-covered gravel pitches Mustafa Mohmand played on with his friends in Afghanistan as a boy. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Level I couldn't handle: Alcaraz hails Paris opponent

1 week ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Ian Chadband

Defending champ Carlos Alcaraz was at full stretch to beat the inspired Hungarian Fabian Maroszan. Photo: AP PHOTOWho can stop Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros? Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperOnly someone playing out of their skin, which Hungarian Fabian Marozsan did for one set on Wednesday that he'll doubtless always treasure.
'Disappointed': murder trial jury dismissed, no verdict

1 week ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Savannah Meacham

Christopher Anderson's family broke down in tears after a jury failed to reach a murder verdict. Photo: Fraser Barton/AAP PHOTOSA jury has been unable to reach a verdict in a murder trial after a man was accused of fatally shooting a father during a home invasion. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

1 week ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Ethan James

The delivery of two Bass Strait ferries, already years behind schedule, has been further delayed. Photo: Ethan James/AAP PHOTOSTwo new Bass Strait ferries plagued by delivery delays and cost blowouts have hit further trouble, with technical issues identified on both ships. Subscribe now for unlimited access.