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.

Read about changes to regulations on character references at sentencing for sexual assault crimes.
24/06/2026

Read about changes to regulations on character references at sentencing for sexual assault crimes.

Agencies applaud change but say more is needed.

The arrest is part of a major operation to dismantle alleged illicit networks.
24/06/2026

The arrest is part of a major operation to dismantle alleged illicit networks.

A targeted police operation has ended with a man facing six charges.

A 24-year-old man was expected to face court on Tuesday, June 23.
23/06/2026

A 24-year-old man was expected to face court on Tuesday, June 23.

How a routine traffic stop took $1 million of drugs off local streets.

"I am surely not the only person who feels like this."
23/06/2026

"I am surely not the only person who feels like this."

The simple idea helping local women find friend and fight isolation.

Read about the not-for-profit group that is encouraging mums to buddy-up for childminding and get back into the water. ...
22/06/2026

Read about the not-for-profit group that is encouraging mums to buddy-up for childminding and get back into the water.

Finding connection one wave and one friend at a time.

Read about the women gaining a fresh insight into business strategies and connecting with fellow entrepreneurs for a day...
22/06/2026

Read about the women gaining a fresh insight into business strategies and connecting with fellow entrepreneurs for a day-long workshop.

Samantha Wills shares regional business secrets and new book Dopamining.

Millions of dollars in illicit to***co seized by police at Jones Island and Nabiac.
19/06/2026

Millions of dollars in illicit to***co seized by police at Jones Island and Nabiac.

The hidden cargo travelling beside you on major NSW highways daily

Read about the mothers group encouraging mums to get back into the water while providing shared childminding. ...
18/06/2026

Read about the mothers group encouraging mums to get back into the water while providing shared childminding.

Finding connection one wave and one friend at a time.

One woman's act of generosity has transformed more than just a local yoga studio.
16/06/2026

One woman's act of generosity has transformed more than just a local yoga studio.

She saw a blank wall and created a stunning tribute to the lake.

Multiple drivers have copped steep fines and new bans in Forster Local Court.
15/06/2026

Multiple drivers have copped steep fines and new bans in Forster Local Court.

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