Great Lakes Advocate
Saturday, 20 August
What's on
Bell Shakespeare auditions and workshops for high schoolers
Bell Shakespeare performing 'A Comedy of Errors'. Image supplied
16m ago
The passing of a great
Niel Allen with his New Zealand Grand Prix winning trophy
Chris Goodsell
Tiny orphaned joey rescued from freezing to death
Lucky find: This rufous bettong joey was found freezing on the ground but is now safe and warm and cared for by rangers at Aussie Ark. Photo: Aussie Ark
Great Lakes a top holiday destination
Barrington Coast's beaches, surfing and fishing were the top contributors to the brand's positive performance.
Digest
Informer: Calls for Scott Morrison to be investigated by ICAC
Soofia Tariq • 46m ago
Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher
Tuncurry well represented in final line-up
Four local business operators have been named finalists in this year's Mid North Coast NSW Business Awards. Image Pixabay.
Up with the dawn since 1992 - Rick and Jill farewell Dairy Farmers
This morning's final run was a family affair with Rick and Jill joined by children, Wade, Jake and Alyce, and their grandchildren, Natasha (8), Logan (6), Sid (3) and Fred (1).
Jeanene Duncan
Richie is a moggy worth loving
Richie would be a purrfect addition to any family.
Second rural crime investigator appointed to Manning Great Lakes police district
What's on
Discover dinosaurs at the MEC
Erth Prehistoric World. Image Robert Day.
What's on
Author talks return to Forster and Taree libraries
What's on
Mark Vincent on stage at the MEC
Mark Vincent will be performing hits from Phantom of the Opera and other shows. Photo supplied
Former Forster MidCoast Council site put on the market
Former Forster council site put on the market
Body found on Vic road, suspected hit-run
Tara Cosoleto • 6m ago
Victoria Police believe the man may have been struck by a car whose driver left the scene. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Digest
Informer: Calls for Scott Morrison to be investigated by ICAC
Soofia Tariq • 46m ago
Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

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Digest
Nation charges forward on electric vehicles
EVs account for only about 2 per cent of new car sales in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock
Hannah Neale
Apps helped people stay fit amid pandemic
Farid Farid • 2hrs ago
Researchers found apps and social media functioned as a "double-edged sword" during the pandemic. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Rising Vic monkeypox cases prompt warning
Tara Cosoleto • 57m ago
Victorians at risk of contracting monkeypox are being urged to get the latest smallpox vaccine. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
SA road safety reforms after teen's death
Tara Cosoleto • 1hr ago
South Australia will reform road safety laws in the wake of 15-year-old Sophia Naismith's death. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Go behind the scenes of a new Australian film
Desiree Savage • 1hr ago
Head behind the scenes of Australia's first commissioned movie for Paramount+, 6 Festivals. Reporter DESIREE SAVAGE spent a day on set.
Sport
The passing of a great
Niel Allen with his New Zealand Grand Prix winning trophy
Chris Goodsell
Pennant season begins
Allan Hughes
Triumphant, Kevin Robinson, Gary Manuel and Jason Morse.
Hawks' hopes take a hit
Mick McDonald
Forster-Tuncurry has dropped to third place on the Group Three competition ladder after losing to Old Bar. The Hawks will host Wingham Tigers this Saturday.
Wallamba Bulls claim premiership
Phil Wilkins
Wallamba players start celebrations after the comprehensive 31-14 win over Manning Ratz in the Lower North Coast grand final played at Nabiac.
Ospreys at home for crucial clash
Southern United's Beau Wynter on the ball during a Coastal Premier League clash this season. The Ospreys will host Northern Storm at Boronia on Saturday.
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Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
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How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
What's On
What's on
Bell Shakespeare auditions and workshops for high schoolers
Bell Shakespeare performing 'A Comedy of Errors'. Image supplied
16m ago
Tuncurry well represented in final line-up
Four local business operators have been named finalists in this year's Mid North Coast NSW Business Awards. Image Pixabay.
What's on
Beautiful, dark and moody
Jess Layt
Coming of age: Taylor John Smith and Daisy Edgar-Jones in the beautiful new film Where the Crawdads Sing. Picture: Sony Pictures
What's on
Discover dinosaurs at the MEC
Erth Prehistoric World. Image Robert Day.
What's on
Author talks return to Forster and Taree libraries
Recommended
Evade the cold and explore the Outrigger Fiji
CONVENIENTLY CLOSE: Fiji is just a short four hour flight from Sydney airport, and ticks all of the boxes as a holiday destination. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Tour dramatic landscapes on this Northern Hemisphere summer cruise
Emma Brown
Northern delight: Take in these dramatic landscapes of Iceland as well as Norway, Netherlands, Shetland Islands and Scotland in this unforgettable tour. Picture: Shutterstock
Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event
Ash Lieberman
The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.
Samsung unveils newest Galaxy Z Series, including highly anticipated foldables
Ash Lieberman
Flip phones are back, but not as we've ever known them. Photo: Supplied
A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Community
Scamwatch: 'Customer service' app the latest scam doing the rounds
Think before you click: Scamwtch.gov.au is warning people not to fall for one of the latest scams doing the rounds which involves unsuspecting victims downloading a "customer service" app.
Up with the dawn since 1992 - Rick and Jill farewell Dairy Farmers
Jeanene Duncan
This morning's final run was a family affair with Rick and Jill joined by children, Wade, Jake and Alyce, and their grandchildren, Natasha (8), Logan (6), Sid (3) and Fred (1).
What's on
MidCoast Libraries bringing monthly digital book clubs to readers
'Library Lovers with Maya Linnell' is a monthly event available to book lovers across the Mid-Coast.
What's on
Salty Brains Surf trivia to test Great Lakes surfers' knowledge
Surfers for Climate CEO, Josh Kirkman. Image Jarrah Lynch
GG's newest appointment
Photos and Video
Digest
Informer: Calls for Scott Morrison to be investigated by ICAC
Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher
Soofia Tariq • 46m ago
Go behind the scenes of a new Australian film
Desiree Savage • 1hr ago
Head behind the scenes of Australia's first commissioned movie for Paramount+, 6 Festivals. Reporter DESIREE SAVAGE spent a day on set.
Tiny orphaned joey rescued from freezing to death
Lucky find: This rufous bettong joey was found freezing on the ground but is now safe and warm and cared for by rangers at Aussie Ark. Photo: Aussie Ark
Review
Mature story of sexual awakening
Cris Kennedy
Nancy (Emma Thompson) and Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack) get to know each other in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Picture: Nick Wall
Opinion
Unnecessary debate risks stopping Voice momentum
James Blackwell
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu men during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula on July 29. Picture: Getty Images
Comment
Opinion
The government isn't doing enough to solve our labour crisis
An urgent focus on workers is required now. Picture: Shutterstock
Melanie Macfarlane
Opinion
Unnecessary debate risks stopping Voice momentum
James Blackwell
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese with Yolngu men during Garma Festival 2022 at Gulkula on July 29. Picture: Getty Images
Letter: Former council office ideal for public health facility
David Scott-Hamilton
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Jeff's still ham-ing up the airwaves
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Rowan Cowley
Book review: Backyard Buddies
Therese Murray
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Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
John Piggott
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
Stories fromThe Land
Heritage tractor returned home
John Edgar, collector/restorer of the McDonald Imperial Oil Tractor, with Stuart Landry. Photos: supplied
Stephen Burns • 16m ago
Winter's final flourish | In Fiona's Garden
Fiona Ogilvie
Helleborus 'Anna's Red' has fairly upright flowers and large, toothed leaves veined silver.
Farming well ahead of his time
Denis Howard
Colin Seis has been practicing regenerative farming since a bushfire tore through his Winona property in 1979.
Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Get Dad looking (and smelling) his best
PAMPER PA: New skin or haircare and fragrance can make wonderful Father's Day gifts. Photo: Shutterstock.
Advice
The role desexing plays for the health and safety of our pets
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Desexing your dog, cat or rabbit is important for lots of different reasons. Picture: Shutterstock.
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