Daily Archives: 19/01/2015

Police come to the aid of burning man – Newcastle

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Inquiries are continuing after a man set himself on fire in a Newcastle office building today (Monday 19 January 2015).

About 11am police were called to a building on Wharf Road after staff became concerned about a man in the foyer.

As police arrived, the man has set himself alight. The officers, along with employees, were able to cover him in a fire blanket.

Due to smoke, workers in the building were advised to leave the premises as precaution

The man was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he continues to receive treatment.

The two police officers and one of the office workers who rendered first aid to the man have received treatment for smoke inhalation.

Initial inquiries suggest no apparent suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s injury.

Detectives from Newcastle City Local Area Command are following a number of lines of inquiry, including whether the man may have been involved in a disputed commercial transaction.

Concerns held for missing Uralla man

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Uralla, in the state’s New England region.

Peter Handes, 75, was last spoken to about 6pm on Friday (16 January 2015); however, family members have not been able to locate or contact him since.

Police from the New England Local Area Command were alerted and are conducting inquiries to locate him.

Serious concerns are held for his welfare as he suffers a medical condition and does not have his medication with him.

Peter is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with thin build, grey/white hair and wears reading glasses.

He is possibly travelling in a green Nissan Dualis with NSW registration CJQ44P.

Anyone who sees him, or believes they know his whereabouts, is urged to contact Armidale Police on (02) 6771 0699 or Crime Stoppers.

Man charged following search warrant – Belmont North

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Police have seized drugs, ammunition and a rifle after executing a search warrant at Belmont North last week.

About 10.50am on Friday 16 January 2015, detectives executed a search warrant at a house on Floraville Road.

At the home, officers allegedly seized amounts of methylamphetamine and cannabis.

It’s further alleged that under a bed, police found a loaded .303 rifle and a box of .22 calibre ammunition.

A 31-year-old man was arrested and taken to Charlestown Police Station.

The man was charged with possession of unauthorised firearm, possession of unregistered firearm, not keep firearm safely, possession of ammunition without licence, possession of prohibited drug (x2) and drive whilst suspended.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Belmont Local Court on Wednesday 4 February 2015.

NEW SOLO ALBUM FROM BECCY COLE – ‘SWEET REBECCA’

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‘SWEET REBECCA’ is the brand new solo offering from Australian country’s leading lady, Beccy Cole, released on 10th April 2015 through ABC Music/Universal.

Produced by acclaimed producer/musician Shane Nicholson and recorded at Soundhole Studios on the NSW Central Coast, ‘Sweet Rebecca’ is Beccy’s tenth studio album.

For the first time, Beccy has written on every one of the album’s twelve tracks, co-writing only two tracks with Libby O’Donovan and sharing the microphone on the song ‘Precious Times’ with Sara Storer and Gina Jeffreys.

‘Sweet Rebecca’ is a mix of heart-on-sleeve acoustic ballads and memorable melodies, along with a dash of Beccy’s trademark humour. It’s Beccy’s most daring and genuine album to date.

“After writing my autobiography, ‘Poster Girl’, I was inspired to create an album that went hand in hand with my book,” says Beccy. “At the end of 2014 I took myself and my guitar to a beach in South Australia for a week and came back with twelve songs which have been given a heartbeat by producer, Shane Nicholson. Some of the songs are taken directly from chapters of my book, including ‘Sweet Rebecca’, ‘Tea for Three’ and ‘Precious Times’, which features my dear friends, Gina Jeffreys and Sara Storer. The songs on the ‘Sweet Rebecca’ album are as personal as the pages I have written in my book. I’ve always believed country music works best with the truth”.

Beccy Cole returns to ABC Music in 2015, with her entire catalogue now with the independent label. “We are thrilled to have Beccy back at the ABC Music family. Beccy is an exceptional talent and a real asset to our label. We are looking forward to working with her on this amazing new album” said Natalie Waller, GM ABC Music & Events.

A 9 x Golden Guitar winner, Beccy Cole has been at the forefront of the Australian country music landscape for the past twenty years. She has achieved three Gold records, 14 Australian Country Chart #1 singles, 7 Songwriting Awards, and claimed two Entertainer of the Year awards.

In 2012, Beccy earned an ARIA nomination for Best Country Album for her record ‘Songs And Pictures’.
Beccy has toured with Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Glenn Campbell and Don McLean. She has been a regular on Australian television, performed with The Wiggles and for Australian troops serving in the Middle East, which inspired her multi award winning song, ‘Poster Girl’.

Beccy Cole’s book and personal memoir ‘Poster Girl’ is the inspirational story of a strong woman who epitomises the authentic spirit of country music, and of Australia. It is released this April through Hachette Publishing.

Don’t miss Beccy’s energetic live show this Friday 23 January from 8:30pm at Blazes, West Tamworth Leagues Club, part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival!

Man charged after police seize electronic stun gun from Gypsy Joker – Albury

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A man will appear in court next month after police seized an electronic stun-gun from a motorcyclist in Albury overnight.

About 10.45pm (Saturday 17 January 2015), a 33-year-old motorcyclist attended a service station on Wodonga Place.

Officers attached to Albury Local Area Command approached the rider – a member of the Gypsy Jokers outlaw motorcycle gang – where it’s alleged he became aggressive toward police.

Police attempted to arrest the man; however the situation allegedly escalated and officers deployed OC spray.

During a subsequent search of the man, police located a torch that officers allege could also be used as a stun gun.

The item was confiscated and the man was taken to Albury Police Station.

He was charged with possess prohibited weapon, offensive language, resist arrest, and assault police.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear Albury Local Court on Wednesday 18 February 2015.

Police investigate car wash robbery near Albury

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Police are investigating the robbery of a car wash near Albury yesterday.

About 12.45pm (Saturday 17 January 2015), a 71-year-old man working at a car wash on Kaylock Road, Lavington (about 4km north east of Albury), went into an office to answer a phone.

Police have been told a man appeared in the office, before he approached the employee and assaulted him.

A brief melee ensued between the two, before the man fled the scene with cash.

The employee suffered bruising to the face and body. He did not require treatment.

Officers attached to Albury Local Area Command were called and commenced investigations.

As police continue to investigate the incident, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his mid 20s, of slim build, and about 183cm tall.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.