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Music Masterclass: Piano and Keyboard with Helen English & Gian-Franco Ricci

Saturday 7 May | 2.00pm

Open to all levels and ages, join these fantastic teachers for a masterclass,
short concert and afternoon tea. This will be a great chance to meet other
musicians, develop skills and share a love of music.

Voice Masterclass Saturday 25 June
Guitar & Bass Masterclass Saturday 6 August

University of Newcastle Orchestra ‘Symphony and Songs My Mother Taught Me’ ~ a special Mothers Day concert
Sunday 8 May | 2.00pm followed by afternoon tea
The University of Newcastle Orchestra will perform Anton Dvoraks famous Gypsy Song ‘Songs my Mother Taught Me’ as a centre piece of their special Mother’s Day Concert. The concert will also feature two emerging Newcastle artists Ashlee Woodgate (soprano) and songwriter Teagan McCaig, both are past & current students of The Conservatorium. Songs by the icon songwriter Franz Schubert will be sung and immediately followed by an original composition in present day song-writing giving the audience a chance to travel over two centuries and compare the creative essence of the song writing genre.

Flute Masterclass with James Kortum

(Lecturer in Flute, Sydney Conservatorium of Music)
Friday 13 May | 4.00pm
followed by a special Indian Flute performance

Harold Lobb Concert Hall
4.00pm – 6.00pm ~ Flute Masterclass with James Kortum
6.00pm – 6.20pm ~ Indian Flute performance by Conservatorium students

Peter Martin Studio (Please meet in Conservatorium foyer)
4.00pm – 5.00pm ~ Flute Workshop and activities for children
From 5.05pm ~ Children are invited to join the Masterclass and concert in the Harold Lobb Concert Hall

Community Music Scholarship Presentation

Thursday 26 May | 6.00pm

Join us to celebrate the Conservatorium Community Music Scholarship recipients and enjoy a range of short performances by the students.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Newcastle Conservatorium, Sundays @ The James
(James Theatre, 6 Brown Street DUNGOG)
Sunday 1 May | 2.00pm

‘Choral delights’ featuring Callaghan Singers, Conservatorium Youth Vocal Ensemble and BrainWaves Stroke Choir
Cost: Adult $15.00 Concession $10.00 Family $40.00

UniMusic@Lizottes (31 Morehead Street LAMBTON)
Tuesday 24 May | 7.30pm
More information UniMusic@Lizottes

Man charged after alleged drug and firearm possession – Chisholm (near Maitland)

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Police have charged a man after he was allegedly found with drugs and a firearm near Maitland overnight.

Shortly after 10pm yesterday, (Tuesday 12 April 2016), highway patrol officers detected a red Toyota Yaris speeding along Raymond Terrace Road, Chisholm.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and Officers attached to Central Hunter Highway Patrol allegedly located 60 grams of methylamphetamine, custom made .22 calibre pistol, four rounds of ammunition and $3000 in cash.

A 23-year-old man was arrested and taken to Maitland Police station where he was charged with breach of bail, drive whilst disqualified, possess loaded firearm in a public place, possess unregistered firearm, not keep firearm safely secured, supply an indictable quantity of prohibited drug, two counts of possess prohibited drug, possess knife in public place, possess prescribed restricted substance, possess prohibited weapon and deal in proceeds of crime.

He was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court today (Wednesday 13 April 2016).

Second person dies following crash – Duri, near Tamworth

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A second person has now died following a fatal crash in the state’s north.

About 3.30pm yesterday (Monday 11 April 2016), a Hyundai Elantra was travelling north on Werris Creek Road, Duri, towards Tamworth, when it collided head on with a Hyundai i30 travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the i30, a 76-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. His passenger, a 77-year-old woman, was taken to Tamworth Hospital suffering a possible broken eye socket and a broken arm.

The 32-year-old driver of the Elantra was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition. He passed away early this morning (Tuesday 12 April 2016).

Police from Northern Tablelands Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene and conducted inquiries. The road was closed for about five and a half hours as investigations took place.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.

In particular, they are asking for a man who was travelling behind the Elantra, and claimed to have witnessed the lead-up to the crash, as well as the crash itself, to come forward and tell police what he saw.

The man left the scene before police arrived and his details were not obtained.

Witnesses are urged to contact Northern Tablelands Crash Investigation Unit on (02) 6768 2890 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Witnesses sought after fatal crash – Duri, near Tamworth

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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fatal crash in the state’s north.

About 3.30pm today (Monday 11 April 2016), a Hyundai Elantra was travelling north on Werris Creek Road, Duri, towards Tamworth, when it collided head on with a Hyundai i30 travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the i30, a 76-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. His passenger, a 77-year-old woman, was taken to Tamworth Hospital suffering a possible broken eye socket and a broken arm.

The 32-year-old driver of the Elantra was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital where he is suffering serious internal injuries. He is in a critical condition.

Police from Northern Tablelands Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene and conducted inquiries. The road was closed for about five and a half hours as investigations took place.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.

In particular, they are asking for a man who was travelling behind the Elantra, and claimed to have witnessed the lead-up to the crash, as well as the crash itself, to come forward and tell police what he saw.

The man left the scene before police arrived and his details were not obtained.

Witnesses are urged to contact Northern Tablelands Crash Investigation Unit on (02) 6768 2890 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Renewed warning as search continues for man who escaped Riverina prison

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Police have renewed warnings not to approach a man who escaped from a correctional centre near Albury last week.

Artur Wojik, 45, was last seen at the minimum-security correctional centre on Jingellic Road, Mannus, about 130km north of Albury, at 5.30pm Thursday (7 April 2016).

The prisoner was noticed missing at 7.30am the following day (Friday 8 April 2016), and a search was initiated.

Police from Albury Local Area Command have renewed their warnings for anyone who sees the man, NOT to approach him, instead to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Artur Wojik is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170-175cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a tattoo on his right bicep and was last seen wearing prison greens.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a man matching this description to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Police have not ruled out the possibility that the escapee could be interstate, especially Victoria or Queensland.

Police appeal for information about missing teenager – Singleton

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Police from Hunter Valley Local Area Command are appealing for information to help locate a missing teenager.

Ashleigh McTaggart, aged 16, was last seen about 9pm last Friday (1 April 2016), leaving her home on Kelso Street, Singleton.

Police hold concerns for Ashleigh’s welfare, as she has not made contact with relatives.

Ashleigh is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170-175cm tall, with a medium build, long blonde hair, brown eyes and freckles.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Hunter Valley Police Station on (02) 6542 6999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Teens charged following alleged high-speed pursuit – Goulburn

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Two teenagers have been charged following an alleged high-speed pursuit towards Goulburn today.

Just before 6am (Saturday 9 April 2016), police detected a blue Holden Commodore sedan allegedly speeding at 167km/h in a 110km/h marked zone on the Hume Highway near Marulan.

It will be alleged the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated, where the Commodore reached speeds of up to 230km/h.

At the Goulburn bypass, road spikes were deployed. The vehicle continued for a short distance before stopping.

Two 17-year-old boys in the vehicle, which is alleged to have been stolen, were arrested at the scene and taken to Goulburn Police Station.

The Learner driver underwent a breath test analysis, which returned an alleged positive reading of 0.055.

He has been charged with exceed speed over 45km/h, Skye’s Law (police pursuit), speed dangerously, and unaccompanied Learner.

The passenger has been charged with aggravated break and enter and be carried in conveyance without consent of owner.

The pair was refused bail, to appear at a children’s court today.

Man wanted on warrants – Wagga Wagga

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Police from Canobolas and Wagga Wagga Local Area Commands are appealing for information to locate a man wanted by virtue of outstanding warrants.

Kyle Simpson, aged 18, is currently wanted by virtue of outstanding warrants for stealing offences.

He is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, about 170-175cm tall, a thin build and dark hair. He has brown eyes and may have a shaved head.

He is known to frequent the Cowra and Wagga Wagga areas.

Anyone who sees Mr Simpson is urged not to approach him, but instead to contact police immediately via Triple Zero (000).

Police search for prison escapee near Albury

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Police are searching for a man who escaped from a Correctional Centre near Albury (Friday 8 April 2016).

Artur Wojik, 45, was last seen at the minimum security correctional centre on Jingellic Road, Mannus, about 130km north of Albury, at 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday 7 April 2016).

At a 7.30am muster today (Friday 8 April 2016), he could not be sighted.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170-175cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a tattoo on his right bicep and was last seen wearing prison greens.

Anyone who sees Artur Wojik is urged not to approach him but contact police immediately on Triple Zero.