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Truck driver charged with drug offences – Goulburn

A truck driver has been charged with drug offences after being stopped by police in Goulburn overnight.

About 10.20pm (Thursday 4 June 2015) a 45-year-old man was driving a B-double truck on the Hume Highway, Goulburn after he was allegedly detected travelling at 120km/h, while restricted to a maximum speed of 100km/h, being a Class C vehicle.

He was given a roadside drug test, which returned a positive reading, and a search of the vehicle allegedly located 9.6grams of amphetamine.

The Queensland man was taken to Goulburn Police Station where he was charged with deemed supply prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug and self administer prohibited drug.

He was bail refused to appear before Goulburn Local Court today (Friday 5 June 2015)

Inquiries are continuing.

Man charged with stealing five motorbikes – Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas

A man has been charged after allegedly stealing five motor bikes from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.

About 3.45pm yesterday (Thursday 4 June 2015), a 23-year-old man was arrested and charged with five counts of steal motor vehicle after an extensive investigation by Newcastle City Special Operation Group.

Police will allege the 23-year-old stole motorcycles from the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas during April and May 2015, when test- riding bikes for sale.

The bikes were allegedly stolen on 29 April 2015 from a Warners Bay address, 30 April 2015 from a Charlestown address, 3 May 2015 from a Bonnells Bay address, 10 May 2015 from a New Lambton address; and 12 May 2015 from a New Lambton address.

The 23-year-old was charged with five counts of steal motor vehicle and drive whilst disqualified.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Friday 5 June 2015).

Police appeal to locate wanted man – Newcastle

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted in Newcastle.

A revocation of parole warrant has been issued for 37-year-old Shaun Thomas Mitchell.

Mitchell was on parole for an aggravated break and enter charge; however, allegedly failed to comply with the conditions.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command are appealing for public assistance as they attempt to locate him.

Mitchell is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 180cm and 185cm tall with a thin build and brown hair.

It’s believed he frequents the Newcastle area and surrounding suburbs.

Anyone who sees him or believes they know his whereabouts is urged to contact Triple Zero ‘000’ immediately.

Missing man – Central Hunter

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who went missing from the Central Hunter region.

Danny See, aged 43, was last in contact with his family in early January 2015. His family have been unable to locate him and reported him missing to police in April 2015.

Officers from Central Hunter Local Area Command launched an investigation and commenced searching.

Police and family hold concerns for Mr See as he has not been seen or heard from since January.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may know Danny See or his whereabouts and are urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

At the time of going missing Mt See did not have a fixed address although is known to frequent the Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton and Muswellbrook areas.

Mr See is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 165-175cm tall, slim build, brown hair, brown eyes and a large scar on the right side of his head.

Daniel See is depicted in the image as having a beard and short hair he is believed now to have no beard and a shaved head.

Man airlifted from bushland in Hunter region

A man is receiving hospital treatment after being airlifted from bushland in the Hunter region today.

About 4pm on Sunday (31 May 2015), a man camping in the Watagans National Park contacted police.

He reported seeing another man two days earlier – on Friday 29 May 2015 – getting out of a car and entering the bush.

When the car remained in the same place on Sunday afternoon, the camper decided to raise the alarm.

About the same time, a 39-year-old man was reported missing by a family member.

Police have been searching for the man, with the assistance of NSW State Emergency Service volunteers.

About 10.50am today (Tuesday 2 June 2015), the man was located in dense bushland about 200 metres from Murrays Run Road.

At 2.20pm, the man was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

He is being treated for hypothermia and minors cuts and abrasions.

Man charged with indecent assault – Newcastle

A man has been charged with indecent assault after an alleged incident at an educational facility in Newcastle.

Just after midnight yesterday (Sunday 31 May 2015), a 19-year-old woman was sleeping in accommodation on University Drive, Callaghan when a man allegedly entered her room and indecently assaulted her.

A male friend heard her yell for help and removed the man from her room.

Police were called later in the day and took statements regarding the alleged incident.

About 10.45pm yesterday (Sunday 31 May 2015), a 23-year-old man was charged with indecent assault and granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 4 June 2015.

Two charged following assault and kidnap – Mayfield West

Police have charged two people after they allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a man in Mayfield West.

About 12.10pm yesterday (Saturday 30 May 2015), a 35-year-old man went to the home of a 27-year-old man and 30-year-old woman in Miller Street. While at the home the older man was verbally and physically assaulted by the pair before allegedly being stabbed by the younger man on a number of occasions.

It is alleged, the attack continued and the 35-year-old man was threatened at knife point, hit over the head with a replica firearm and tied up.

He managed to escape and ran to a nearby service station where emergency services were called.

The man was treated by Ambulance Paramedics at the scene. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition with significant head and facial injuries. He also suffered a number of stab wounds to his arm.

Following inquiries, police arrested a 27-year-old man and 30-year-old woman at the home a short time later.

They were taken to Waratah Police Station where they were charged with wound with intent and special aggravated kidnapping.

They were refused bail to appear at Newcastle Bail Court today.

Police investigations are continuing.

Five men with OMCG links arrested and charged – Central Hunter LAC

Police have arrested five men with links to the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) during an operation in the Hunter region today.

The operation follows an investigation by officers from Central Hunter Local Area Command into alleged assaults at a licensed premises on Railway Street, Kurri Kurri, about 8pm on Saturday 14 February 2015.

As a result of these investigations, police today (Friday 29 May 2015) executed search warrants at homes in Kearsley, Thornton, Weston and Morpeth.

During the searches, officers seized two unregistered firearms, 46 cannabis plants, 355 grams of cannabis leaf, cash, two knuckle dusters, and two electronic stun guns.

Five men – two aged 30, a 28-year-old, a 40-year-old and a 42-year-old – were arrested at the locations.

The men all have links to the Comancheros OMCG.

Four were taken to Maitland Police Station and one to Wyong Police Station.

One 30-year-old was charged with affray, six counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, stalking and intimidation and robbery in company. He was bail refused and appeared at Maitland Local Court today.

The other 30-year-old was charged with affray and four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company. He was bail refused and appeared at Maitland Local Court today.

The 40-year-old was charged with affray, four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, and goods in custody. He was bail refused to appear at Maitland Local Court today.

The 28-year-old was charged with affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company. He was bail refused to appear at Maitland Local Court today.

The 42-year-old was charged with affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, cultivate prohibited drug, possess unregistered firearm, possess unauthorised firearm, possess ammunition without licence/permit, possess prohibited weapon and two counts of not keep firearm safely. He was bail refused to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Saturday 30 May 2015).

Inquiries are continuing and investigators are appealing for anyone who has not yet spoken to police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 3333 000.

Police from Central Hunter LAC were assisted in today’s operation by officers from Tuggerah Lakes LAC and the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor.

Newcastle City police charge man over alleged fraud-related offences

A man has been charged over alleged fraud-related offences in the Newcastle area.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Local Area Command have been investigating the production and distribution of fraudulent currency in the local area since early 2015.

After ongoing inquiries, police executed a search warrant at a Hamilton home on Friday 17 April 2015.

During a subsequent search of the property, police located a number of items allegedly involved in the production of counterfeit currency, which were seized for forensic examination.

About 12pm yesterday (Thursday 28 May 2015), police patrolling the Hamilton area stopped a vehicle on Tudor Street over alleged dangerous driving.

A 29-year-old male passenger was allegedly observed concealing a white envelope as police approached the car.

While searching the car police found the envelope, which allegedly contained a large quantity of fraudulent $50 notes.

The man was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station, where he was charged with possess counterfeit currency and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Friday 29 May 2015).

Police are continuing their investigations into the matter.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

COLD CHISEL ANNOUNCE THEIR ‘ONE NIGHT STAND’ NATIONAL TOUR

Tonight, ahead of State Of Origin 1, and in front of an audience of 80,000 live spectators, more than 2.5 million TV viewers and many millions more online, the legendary Cold Chisel announced their One Night Stand tour of Australia.  It will be a tour unlike any the band has previously undertaken and will include a number of unique performances and ‘firsts’ for an Australian band.

The band revealed tonight that they will ‘kick-off’ the tour with a special mini-concert at the NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium on Sunday, 4 October, where they will be the only artist performing. That same weekend they will play a full headline set at the 2015 Deni Ute Muster on Friday, 2 October. From there, Cold Chisel will traverse the nation (full details below), headlining festivals like The V8 Supercars Castrol Gold Coast 600 and the Decades Festival in Strathpine, Qld, playing arenas and a number of special performances – including being the first Australian band to headline the mythical Hanging Rock in Victoria and also Hope Estate in the New South Wales Hunter Valley. There are also big shows in new venues for the band, like 1300SMILES Stadium, Townsville (Saturday, 7 November) and Perth Arena (Saturday, 14 November) which wasn’t completed when the band last played Perth in 2012. Cold Chisel is excited to confirm that The Living End will be joining them at the Decades Festival, Hope Estate and Hanging Rock.

Frontman Jimmy Barnes revealed tonight that the band felt compelled to undertake the tour as a direct response of the incredible reaction they received when they recently announced two special shows under the banner of ‘The Last Stand of Sydney’s entertainment centre’ to mark the closing of the Qantas Credit Union Arena (formerly known as the Entertainment Centre). Promising a show that referenced their classic 1983 Last Stand tour, which finished at the iconic venue, these two new shows captured the fascination of music fans around the country with all 20,000 tickets selling out within minutes – and with interstate fans screaming to be included.

“In March we played a homecoming show in Adelaide to 35,000 people,” said Barnes. “Then when we announced these two shows in Sydney the reaction was ballistic. The demand blew our minds, suggesting that it was time for us to get back out there.” The band then hatched the idea of One Night Stand, with each venue being a definite ‘for one night only’ experience – with the exception of Sydney where the tour concludes with the two already sold-out shows at QCUA.

Of course Barnes and his band mates Ian Moss (guitar/vocals), Don Walker (piano/keyboards), Phil Small (bass) and drummer Charley Drayton shouldn’t have been surprised by the excitement: With a history that spans forty years and a reputation forged through blistering live shows and a catalogue of much-loved songs and albums, Cold Chisel has become a part of the nation’s psyche. Their story is colourful, volatile and proud and their music continues to be ingrained in the hearts of generations of Australians. They’ve sold almost 7 million albums across bona-fide Australian classics like East, Breakfast at Sweethearts and Circus Animals, while songs like Cheap Wine, Choir Girl, When The War Is Over, Flame Trees, Bow River, Saturday Night and Khe Sanh remain the staple of radio playlists, pubs, jukeboxes, concert halls and karaoke bars across every part of the country.

Their reunion in 2009, for a one-off performance at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium, saw the band play in front of 50,000 people – the biggest crowd of their career. This sparked a renewed enthusiasm for working together again – onstage and in the studio. In 2011 they undertook the Light The Nitro tour, one of the biggest tours ever by an Australian band with over 285,000 tickets sold. And in 2012 they released the critically hailed and Gold-selling No Plans album, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Album chart.

After a three year break, 2015 feels like the right time to get back in the saddle.

“We love playing together,” said guitarist Ian Moss. “We’ve come to realise that there’s a certain magic and chemistry in Cold Chisel that we don’t get anywhere else and it makes a special connection with Australian audiences. We can’t wait to make that connection once again on our One Night Stand tour. See you there!”