Great Lakes Advocate
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
'Tragic loss of life': the 111 children who died on our watch
Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington. Picture supplied.
Gabriel Fowler • 7m ago
Moving tribute to women murdered by domestic violence
"Angel" Maggie Young, honouring women murdered by domestic violence in an event at Fotheringham Park, Taree. Picture supplied.
Julia Driscoll • 1hr ago
Police
Police appeal for public assistance
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
Toby McEvoy.
RFS warns residents to be ready for bushfires this summer
Staff Reporters
RFS warns residents to be ready for bushfires this summer
Watch
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Cup defeats unacceptable
Phil Wilkins
Wallaby utility back Andrew Kellaway flanked by Forster Dolphins officials, Phil Wilkins and Baz Everingham. Picture Forster Dolphins
What's on
Your never-ending guide to what's happening on the Mid-Coast
E-scooters are coming to Forster Tuncurry early next month. Picture supplied.
Jeanene Duncan
Council
Councillor questions Cedar Party bridge cost blow-out
Jeanene Duncan
Councillor questions Cedar Party bridge cost blow-out
What's on
Free workshops to run in lead up to Beats on the Bank festival
A series of workshops will be held this week covering production and performance elements as part of the Beats on the Bank Music Festival. Picture Pixabay.
Staff Reporters
Council
El Nino eases, water restriction prediction relaxed
Jeanene Duncan
Dry conditions have eased following wide-spread rain across the Mid-Coast. Picture Shutterstock.
Watch
Video captures moment Port Macquarie attempts world record paddle out
Scott Calvin and Mardi Borg
World record paddle out to pay tribute to Zac Young. Pictures by Scott Calvin
Council
Residents urged to ditch bottled water
Jeanene Duncan
Picture Shutterstock.
Council
Sections of beach to be closed for work
Sections of beach to be closed for work
Staff Reporters
Photos
Six of the best inducted into Group 3 Hall of Fame
Mick McDonald
Renae, Greg, Ray and Sue Hill at the hall of fame induction. Greg was one one of the six inductees into the hall of fame.
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
Sensitive Content
'Particularly annoying': Higgins felt 'treated like' Lehrmann's secretary
Tim Piccione • 1hr ago
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP

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Breaking
DOUGHNUT HEIST: van carrying 10,000 treats stolen en route to Newcastle
Jessica Brown • 14m ago
Police are now hunting a white van with the number plates DG94MY.
Part of Hunter named risk area for mosquito-borne disease
Damon Cronshaw • 2hrs ago
Part of Hunter named risk area for mosquito-borne disease
Martha restaurant and bar sets sail at Belmont 16s
Lisa Rockman • 1hr ago
Martha officially opens to the public tomorrow at Belmont 16s Sailing Club. Picture by Marina Neil
'Tragic loss of life': the 111 children who died on our watch
Gabriel Fowler • 7m ago
Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington. Picture supplied.
Obituary
Famed feminist Dale Spender remembered for her wit, humour and commitment
Kirsten Lees and Lynne Spender
Dale Spender. Picture supplied
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National
All trapped 41 Indian tunnel workers rescued: officials
Watch
State chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has greeted construction workers rescued after 17 days. (AP PHOTO)
Charges upgraded to manslaughter for Cooma cop
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Former deputy PM's police officer son charged with assault
Anna Houlahan
Nicholas and Michael McCormack after a win for the Wagga Tigers. File picture
Giant hail, destructive wind warnings as storms hit south-east
Anna McGuinness
A severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau for western parts of NSW and the ACT on November 28. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Teen boy charged with sextortion
Anna Houlahan
Police lights. File picture
Sport
Cup defeats unacceptable
Wallaby utility back Andrew Kellaway flanked by Forster Dolphins officials, Phil Wilkins and Baz Everingham. Picture Forster Dolphins
Phil Wilkins
Photos
Six of the best inducted into Group 3 Hall of Fame
Mick McDonald
Renae, Greg, Ray and Sue Hill at the hall of fame induction. Greg was one one of the six inductees into the hall of fame.
Surf club project remains on track
Anne Evans
Artist's impression of the finished surf club, with stage two single storey on the left. Picture supplied.
Awesome foursome prepare for tennis challenge
Jeanene Duncan
Team manager, Kim Morris with Evie O'Neil, Stevie McDonagh, Kirra Clemin and Ruby Sparks. Picture supplied.
Hawks Nest tri on this Saturday
Mick McDonald
Close to 700 triathletes are expected to contest the various events in the Hawks Nest triathlon on Saturday. Picture Shutterstock.
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PropertyView
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
Jen Melocco
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
Failford property sells for record-breaking $2 million
Julia Driscoll
The back of the house at 80 Bullocky Way, Failford. Picture supplied.
What's On
Free workshops to run in lead up to Beats on the Bank festival
What's on
A series of workshops will be held this week covering production and performance elements as part of the Beats on the Bank Music Festival. Picture Pixabay.
Staff Reporters
Council
Sections of beach to be closed for work
Staff Reporters
Sections of beach to be closed for work
What's on
Learn what to look out for and avoid being scammed
Staff Reporters
Learn what to look out for and avoid being scammed
Forster swimmers contest long course championships
Faye Rowles
Forster swimmer, Joel Fleming following his success at the School Sport Australia 2022 championships. File picture.
What's on
Ulysses rev up for Christmas toy ride
Chris Goodsell
The 2022 Christmas toy ride. Picture supplied.
Recommended
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Tickets on sale for Wilmot Field Day 2024: Accelerating the Change: Food, Fibre & Nature
General Manager at Wilmot Cattle Co, Stuart Austin, is eager to emphasise the value of firsthand farming stories to attendees. Picture supplied
Be immersed in a feeling of freedom and discover a magical new city every day (almost)
Cruising the dazzling Amalfi Coast with Norwegian Escape. Picture supplied
Unleash joy: The importance of enrichment toys to keep your dog happy and healthy
Rosie Ryan
Well-designed enrichment toys like PetSafe's Chompin Chicken are crucial for a dog's health and happiness. Picture supplied
Community
Moving tribute to women murdered by domestic violence
"Angel" Maggie Young, honouring women murdered by domestic violence in an event at Fotheringham Park, Taree. Picture supplied.
Julia Driscoll • 1hr ago
What's on
Free workshops to run in lead up to Beats on the Bank festival
Staff Reporters
A series of workshops will be held this week covering production and performance elements as part of the Beats on the Bank Music Festival. Picture Pixabay.
Watch
Video captures moment Port Macquarie attempts world record paddle out
Scott Calvin and Mardi Borg
World record paddle out to pay tribute to Zac Young. Pictures by Scott Calvin
Rolling out the red carpet for Year 12 celebrations
Jeanene Duncan
Olivia McDonell, Lily Butterworth, Anna Chalmers, Ginger Harrison, Amber Simpson, Silver Mahony.
Trams reborn as light rail in Sydney
Chris Goodsell
Picture supplied
Photos and Video
'Tragic loss of life': the 111 children who died on our watch
Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington. Picture supplied.
Gabriel Fowler • 7m ago
Mortgage holders get promising news in latest inflation figures
Adrian Rollins • 41m ago
Rising dairy prices helped drive inflation in October. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Moving tribute to women murdered by domestic violence
Julia Driscoll • 1hr ago
"Angel" Maggie Young, honouring women murdered by domestic violence in an event at Fotheringham Park, Taree. Picture supplied.
Sensitive Content
'Particularly annoying': Higgins felt 'treated like' Lehrmann's secretary
Tim Piccione • 1hr ago
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
Comment
Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics
Opinion
John Hanscombe • 1hr ago
Opinion
The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change
Rocky Scopelliti
Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Who wouldn't want veto power over the RBA? The govt, apparently
Peter Martin
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to lose veto power over the Reserve Bank. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Explore
Book Now
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Two Ways to Go
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Car Expert
Victorian electric car owners receiving tax refunds 'with interest'
Car Expert
Victorian electric car owners receiving tax refunds 'with interest'
Jack Quick • 1hr ago
Car Expert
Here's your first look at Renault's new budget off-roader
Jade Credentino • 1hr ago
Here's your first look at Renault's new budget off-roader
Car Expert
Which SUVs don't match their fuel economy stickers in the real world?
Mike Costello
Car Expert
Hybrid-first rollout for bold 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
William Stopford
Hybrid-first rollout for bold 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Car Expert
Hyundai is sick of the Santa Fe underperforming in Australia
William Stopford
Hyundai is sick of the Santa Fe underperforming in Australia
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
Big West Wyalong farm being sold by investment fund
The farm fund manager is selling the Timberscombe aggregation at West Wyalong in the Riverina to diversify its agricultural portfolio. Pictures from Duxton Farms
Chris McLennan • 7m ago
Processor accolades for Merino lamb
Stephen Burns • 1hr ago
At Oxton Park, Harden, Emelia Stokehill, Paul O'Connor and Brad Cavanagh checking their home-bred Poll Merino rams which genetic background contributed to the Producer of the year award from Gundagai Lamb.
NSW cops a drenching as huge falls of 350mm recorded
Newsroom • 1hr ago
The Endrick River, Nerriga, which eventually flows into the Shoalhaven River. Picture by Geoff Cochrane
Life & Style
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock