Robin Dee’s Big Country is starting next Sunday on ZFM Country at 10 am and will air each week at 10.
The show is a fast-paced dynamic show playing only the very best in New Country, Country Rock, Alternative Country, Outlaw Country, Crossover, and Americana, sprinkled with oldies and a couple of features.
A man has died in a single-vehicle crash near Tamworth.
Emergency services were called to the Gidley-Appleby Road at Gidley, 20km north of Tamworth, about 5pm yesterday (Friday 15 April 2016), responding to reports a sedan had left the road and hit trees.
The driver, a 22-year-old man, died at the scene.
A report is being prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog at New Lambton today.
About 12.30pm (Friday 15 April 2016), an 81-year-old woman was walking her dog along Queen’s Road when she was approached by a second dog known to her.
The woman attempted to walk away, when the dog bit her and her dog a number of times.
Witnesses went to the woman’s assistance, and took control of the dog.
Ambulance Paramedics were called and assisted the injured woman, before she was taken to John Hunter Hospital, where she is expected to undergo surgery. Her dog suffered minor injuries.
The second dog has been secured and an investigation is now underway.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Local Area Command are liaising with the owner of the dog and local council in relation to the incident.
Police are investigating after a teenage boy was approached by an unknown man in the state’s Central Hunter region yesterday.
About 1.40pm (Thursday 14 April 2016), a 15-year-old boy was spoken to by an unknown man while in a public toilet at a park near the New England Highway at Maitland.
The teen immediately left the area and informed his mother of the incident. Police were then called to the location.
A patrol of the area was conducted, however the man could not be located.
Investigators would like to speak to a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 40s, with short grey or white hair and a beard. At the time he was wearing a short-sleeved polo shirt and khaki-coloured jeans.
Police from Newcastle City Local area Command are appealing for assistance to locate a woman wanted by virtue of an outstanding warrant.
Michelle Louise Colvin, 54, is currently wanted on an outstanding drug court warrant.
She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm to 175cm tall, of thin build, fair complexion and brown hair.
Colvin is believed to be frequenting the Newcastle, Waratah and Adamstown areas.
Anyone who sees this woman, or knows of her whereabouts, is urged not to approach her, but to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999, Waratah Police on (02) 4926 6599, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A man has been charged over an alleged stabbing which has left his brother in a critical condition in hospital.
About 11.30am today (Wednesday 13 April 2016), an altercation took place between two brothers, aged 30 and 24, at their home on Rudd Street, Lambton.
During the altercation, the younger man armed himself with a steak knife and allegedly stabbed his brother up to four times in the chest.
Police and Ambulance Paramedics attended and the 30-year-old man was transported to John Hunter Hospital for surgery. He is understood to be in a critical condition.
The 24-year-old was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with malicious wounding.
He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 14 April 2016).
Two men have been charged after a woman was robbed with a firearm in Newcastle today.
About 12.30pm (Wednesday 13 April 2016), a 19-year-old woman was at a bus stop on Tudor Street, Hamilton, when she was approached by two males and threatened with a handgun.
The woman handed over her purse and phone to the offenders, who fled the scene towards Broadmeadow.
A short time later, police from Newcastle City LAC detained two males nearby. The victim’s phone was allegedly found in possession of one of the men.
The two men, aged 30 and 26, were arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station. While being conveyed the 30-year-old man allegedly damaged the door of the police vehicle by kicking it.
Both men were charged with robbery in company. The older man was also charged with malicious damage.
Both were refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 14 April 2016).
The firearm allegedly used has not been located yet however inquiries will continue.
Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision outside Newcastle today.
Shortly before 1pm (Wednesday 13 April 2016), emergency services were called to a head-on collision between a car and a truck on Tourle Street Bridge, Kooragang.
A 25-year-old female driver was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
The male driver of the truck was taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.
Traffic and Highway Patrol with the assistance of Crime Scene investigators are currently attending and have commenced an investigation into the incident.
No further information is available at this stage.
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
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).