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Police are appealing for information following a child approach incident in Forster. About 2.30pm yesterday (Thursday 9 July 2015), a nine-year-old boy was walking his dog along Panorama Drive, when a vehicle stopped nearby. The driver called out to the boy, offering him a lift and trying to engage him in conversation, but the boy… click for more
Forster Library had the privilege of hosting a workshop on Wednesday 8 July by Melanie Lee. Melanie Lee is the author of “A Girl in the World” and co-founder of The Creative Kind. Her workshops focus on encouraging children and adults to imagine, draw, write and create their own stories. During the three hour workshop, Melanie… click for more
An historic property deal between MidCoast Water and the Forster Aboriginal Land Council was made official at a function attended by the NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Leslie Williams MP was at Pebbly Beach, Forster at 10am Thursday 2 July to mark the significance of a negotiated land dealing that will see MidCoast Water bestow a perpetual right of… click for more
The Company of Voices will awe their audience again at Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library on Monday 10 August from 7pm. Songs of War and Peace is the theme this year and we can be guaranteed of another standout performance by local artists, directed by founder Leigh Vaughan. Tickets are just $15 each and this includes… click for more
Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library will be opening its doors after-hours to provide a safe study environment for HSC students, away from the distractions at home. “Each year we meet with the Student Representative Council and confirm dates that we think will suit. This is the fourth year we’ve offered this service and it is really… click for more
Police have arrested and charged a man with aggravated break and enter after he allegedly assaulted a teenage girl on the state’s Mid North Coast. In the early hours of Wednesday 17 June at about 12.30am, the man allegedly entered a house in Tuncurry through a closed but unlocked door and went into a bedroom where… click for more
Great Lakes Libraries in Forster and Tea Gardens will be offering visitors some exotic and exciting holiday activities this July. Enjoy a taste of India at Tea Gardens library on Friday 3rd July 2.30- 3.30pm. This free event aims to stimulate the creative juices with a variety of Indian craft activities. Library Outreach services Officer,… click for more
A 45 year old man will appear at Forster Local Court on the 5 August 2015 in relation to the cultivation and possession of cannabis. Police attended his home in Crawford River and located 23 mature cannabis plants and a quantity of cannabis seeds and leaf. Police will allege the man was growing the cannabis… click for more
Two teenagers will face court charged with alleged drug supply offences following a vehicle stop in Forster last week. Police from Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command were patrolling Head Street, Forster, when they allegedly observed a white Holden Commodore driving erratically. Police stopped the car and attempted to speak with the driver. The driver,… click for more
Police attached to Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command have arrested and charged two men with allegedly supplying drugs in the Forster area. From May 2015, Operation Jonquil was formed and comprises officers from Manning Great Lakes Detectives, to investigate the ongoing supply of prohibited drugs in Forster. About 9.10pm on Friday 19 June 2015,… click for more