Southern Cross Forsaken CofD News

IC News from Forster-Tuncurry Protectorate

This resource is a work of fiction and in no way relates to the real work existence of Forster-Tuncurry in NSW. It is related to the Scouthern Cross Forsaken CofD game.
The news articles are all In Caracter and are presented in Chronological order.

February 2018

Fire Brigade

The Great Lakes Rural Fire Brigades are gearing up for a late summer burn, through the Wootton Mountain region. When questioned on the strange timing, the local Community Liason Officer had the following to say “Given the cooling temperatures leading into Autumn, and the large amounts of rain we have been receiving, we feel that now is the time to start on this years back-burnings. Wootton has needed this for quite some time, so its first on the list. Addtionally, the Summer Total Fire Ban has been repealed early.”

Man-made Reef

Local Philanthropist, Wilhelm Fugger, has graciously offered up one his own yachts to be the first and central piece to the new man-made reef, off the Forster Foreshore. Tourism Forster applauds the donation, commenting that this will bring a new series of tourist divers to the region, and encourage the council to consider expansion.

Ghost wolf sightings

Local hunters and farmers have been reporting a repeated sighting of a Wolf around the local Forster areas. Animal Control has responded to these reports by saying there have been no tracks found, however the number of reports is still being looked into

December 2018

12/13/2018

Over the past couple of weeks, the tags 'Mari' and 'The Mari is coming' have been seen around the CBD and on signs along the highway.

12/28/2018 - News articles over Christmas

Local Philanthropist, Wilhelm Fugger, has been tirelessly raising funding for Christmas period lunches for our volunteers, charities, and the community's homeless. See more pg 6

Storm Recovery

Local recovery after the recent dramatic storms is going well, with emergency crews moving at above national average speed, and crops and general plantlife growing back in, with minimal damage to large trees. With this late-season vibrancy, experts estimate the area may be able to recoup losses from the drought, but local farmers are still cagey about the ongoing effects.

January 2019

Magpies

Local avian experts are concerned with the prevalence of swooping magpies in the area, especially given that swooping season nominally stopped in late October. Authorities say not to worry, and that the birds are confused over the rapidly changing weather. People are advised to walk swiftly away from magpie nests, and especially avoid wearing bright or metallic hair pieces, which seem to aggravate the birds more. If you have particularly aggressive birds on or around your property, please contact animal control on 02(XXXXXXX)

February 2019

Hit and Run

At about 4pm today (Saturday), a teenage girl was hit by a car speeding through the main stop sign in the middle of town. Already, people are calling for the crossing to be upgraded to traffic lights on social media and the local news website. The girl is in hospital in a critical condition

Vehicle Accident

At about 11pm today (Monday), on the way back from a Freemason's meeting, a driver was struck at the lights Westside of The Lakes Way Bridge, killing the driver and sending the car into the river. The damage done at the scene indicates a large vehicle. Further investigation by police discovered that the man struck was under investigation for hitting a girl at a stop sign earlier this month. Police are speaking with the families involved, and searching for witnesses to either event.

June 2018

Hendra Virus

An instance of Hendra virus infection has been confirmed in Scone, the Horse Capital of Australia (ooc about two and a half hours away from Forster, as the crow flies), with an elderly mare euthanised on Friday. Anyone with contact with horses is urged to keep an eye out for symptoms, which include fever, increased heart rate, and rapid deteriation of breathing. If you suspect a case of Hendra virus at your farm, please contact your local veterinarian immediately.

New Highway Named

Services NSW is proud to announce the naming of the Mac Barrett Memorial Highway. The official renaming ceremony will be on Friday 28th June

Farming Assistance

Local philanthropist, Wilhelm Fugger, has surprised local farmers with assistance in the forms of cash relief and an electric tractor. Local farmers will be offered a choice from a selection of tractors, suited to local agricultural needs. Mr Fugger urges other individuals and businesses with the means to do so to give back to the community, which has been ravaged by the drought, unexpected storms, and the unprecedented natural disasters this time last year.

October 2019

The Great Outback Exhibition- Opening

When you look up into the starry night sky and ponder your place in the universe, do you ever think to yourself what does space smell like? Pungent, it turns out. As one would expect. No, not the waft of blue cheese, more "like spent gunpowder" says Gene Cernan, Apollo 17 astronaut and the last man on the Moon. Other astronauts have described it likewise. While the Moon walkers weren't able to sniff the lunar surface, they did collect the abrasive snow-like Moon dust back into their spacecrafts, where NASA reports it set off a distinct pong that was lost on re-entry to Earth. Even set off a case of "extra-terrestrial hay fever" in one astronaut! What do you think space might smell like to you? Bring your family and find out at the Forster-Tuncurry Science Museum where The Great Outback Exhibition has put on display various asteroids and other space-assorted rocks collected from across the country for the public to sniff inspect. The Great Outback Exhibition also showcases various collections and specimens from the outback itself, proudly displaying the beauty and diversity that Australia has to offer.

The Great Outback Exhibition- Advertising

A sprawling red poster of The Great Outback Exhibition rises across the city, advertising interest to the public and tourists alike.

Local News

In late reports, a total fire ban has been issued across Forster-Tuncurry. Citizens are advised and encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police as the council announces stricter punishments for arson following a resurgeance of bushfires across drought-stricken NSW. Along the coast, we're looking at a cold front coming in from the east with a warning issued for high seas and strong winds. Powerful storms are predicted to hit the coast within the next month, with fishermen preparing to dock and lock their vessels ahead of the expected potientially catastrophic surges. In other news, local police have uncovered a prostutition ring running in the outskirts of Tuncurry with the rise of drug-related crimes across the region. Despite efforts to keep the streets clean, reports from crimewatch have revealed a disturbing trend in the rise of drug-related issues and the decline in tourist related activity during the colder months. Something that the council plans to combat. One such plan of attack has been the re-introduction of national expos to the region with the inclusion of The Great Outback Exhibition at the local science museum, featuring taxidermied animals, collected asteroid samples and the Matrix Opal - one of the largest opals to have ever been discovered in Australia! More coming at 7...

Halloween=

...And a Happy Halloween to F-T who despite the slight chill and increasing winds, hasn't let the cold front dampen their spirits. Remember to submit your favourite costume photos and pictures to the social media. 1st Prize winner will earn an exclusive ticket ride for them and their family to one of our famous dolphin and whale sight-seeing tours....

November 2019

Local News - Esmee Van De Berg Tour, Harriet Lyle wins Surf Classic

...Following local news, Esmee Van De Berg gives us her opinion on what to do in Forster-Tuncurry with the upcoming tourist season opening here in the city. The music sensation recommends the new restaurant district opening in the heart of Forster, talking about her new and upcoming music prowess as well as what she does during downtime away from the limelight. In other news, the 2019 Michilis Mattara Surf Classic has been won by a local surf star! Harriet Lyle has come in tied first along with Lani Kahue from Hawaii, earning one more trophy to have Forster-Tuncurry shine on the global stage of sports. More to come at 5...

Harriet Lyle Injured in Surf Competition

Wild weather continues to battle along the coast with storms predicted to make landfall within the next 2 weeks. Meteorologists claim that the coming rainfall will break all previous records with citizens encouraged to stay out of the water as the toll of missing persons continues to grow. Local fireys have taken advantage of the unusual cold front by doing some late backburning, preparing for the worst while the storm continues to build. Along with the weather, the surge in drug-related crime continues to rise, with an increasing amount of break-ins to local residences as well as arrests for possession of dangerous drugs as well as general larceny. In other news, local artist Esmee Van De Berg has announced a possible upcoming tour, shedding some light in the wake of the holiday season. Even with the wake of the storm, some residents are choosing to put up their Christmas decorations early , including the city-favourite stop sign adorning its usual Santa hat. You can get your free set of lights from the local council who want to see a big turn out for the 2019 Christmas Light competition! More at 7...

Local News -Wild Weather Continues, Van De Burgh Tour

Wild weather continues to battle along the coast with storms predicted to make landfall within the next 2 weeks. Meteorologists claim that the coming rainfall will break all previous records with citizens encouraged to stay out of the water as the toll of missing persons continues to grow. Local fireys have taken advantage of the unusual cold front by doing some late backburning, preparing for the worst while the storm continues to build. Along with the weather, the surge in drug-related crime continues to rise, with an increasing amount of break-ins to local residences as well as arrests for possession of dangerous drugs as well as general larceny. In other news, local artist Esmee Van De Berg has announced a possible upcoming tour, shedding some light in the wake of the holiday season. Even with the wake of the storm, some residents are choosing to put up their Christmas decorations early , including the city-favourite stop sign adorning its usual Santa hat. You can get your free set of lights from the local council who want to see a big turn out for the 2019 Christmas Light competition! More at 7...

December 2019

No End to the wild Weather

In tonight's news, freak storms continue to lash the eastern coast, causing turmoil for drivers and travellers during the Christmas Holiday season. Several accidents and missing persons reports have come in amid speculation that the storm could continue for up to another month, with raging tides and rising water levels. Residents are reminded to call emergency services in the case of emergencies only. In other news, despite the weather, Forster-Tuncurry hosted an amazing Christmas ball this month, with much of the proceeds going towards children charity organisations and Feed the Poor. New community housing for the homeless still currently in development has been delayed by the weather, resulting in the homeless fighting for beds within public housing, refuges and hostels. Keep safe out there citizens, don't drive if it's dangerous and with the season of giving coming to an end, perhaps you too can consider giving a little charity to those less fortunate.

January 2020

Great Lakes Advocate/ Our Community/ Babies, Obituaries and Weddings

First Comes love then comes marriage. Sorry ladies of Forster-Tuncurry, one of the districts most eligible bachelors is off the market. Just over 18 months after meeting on the beach, Ajax Faulkner and Harriet Lyle have tied the knot in a private family ceremony over the weekend.

Ajax Faulkner, Son of town locals and community pillars Marshall and Athena Faulkner (dec) has been one of the most eligible bachelors in the district, but no local lass has successfully caught his eye since long term girlfriend April Kiss.

Harriet Lyle shot to fame with her successful Surfing campaign, winning the 2019 Toyota Pro Surfing Contest hosted in Port Stephens. In a disastrous turn of events, she was severely injured while competing in the 2019 Michilis Mattara Surf Classic. Due to her recovery from the injuries sustained in that event, the happy couple decided on a private family only affair.

We at the Great Lakes Advocate congratulate Ajax and Harriet on their wedding and wish them a long and happy life together.