Daily Archives: 04/02/2015

Teens charged over car theft and crash – Lake Macquarie

Police have charged two teenagers over the theft of a car and subsequent crash in the Lake Macquarie area this week.

Between January 31 and February 1, a Nissan Tida sedan was stolen from a property on Rosemount Close in Eleebana.

The theft was reported to officers at Lake Macquarie Local Area Command, who commenced an investigation.

About 11pm yesterday (Tuesday 3 February), the car was used in a fail-to-pay incident at a petrol station on the Pacific Highway at Belmont.

A short time later, the Nissan crashed into another vehicle on the Pacific Highway near Bali Street at Blacksmiths.

The two teenagers in the Nissan attempted to run from the area. A number of witnesses were able to detain one of the males until police arrived. The other was tracked down by officers using a police dog.

The pair, aged 17 and 15, was taken to Charlestown Police Station.

The older male, who was driving the Nissan, returned a breath test reading of 0.085 and was found to be unlicensed. He was charged with car theft and obtain benefit by deception.

He has been granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on February 23.

The 15-year-old was charged with a first instance warrant, carry in conveyance and obtain benefit by deception. He was refused bail to appear at a children’s court today.

Teen arrested following attempted armed robbery of taxi – East Albury

A teenage boy has been arrested and charged following the attempted armed robbery of a taxi driver in Albury.

Around 11.30pm on Monday (2 February 2015), three teens got into a taxi on Eastern Circuit in East Albury.

After driving a short distance down the road, the driver of the taxi – a 26-year-old man – stopped the cab and asked the teens if they had money to pay for the fare.

Two of the teens, who were seated in the rear of the cab, got out of the vehicle, while the teen sitting in the front passenger seat undid his seatbelt and opened the passenger-side door before producing a knife. He threatened the driver with the knife, demanding he hand over his wallet, phone and cash.

The driver immediately pressed down on the car’s accelerator, jolting the vehicle forward and forcing the armed teen to fall out of the car.

The 26-year-old subsequently drove to Albury Police Station and reported the matter to police, who commenced an investigation into the matter.

Around 2.40pm yesterday, police arrested two teenage males on Eastern Circuit, East Albury.

The pair were taken to Albury Police Station and interviewed, before one of them – a 14-year-old – was charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon. He was subsequently refused bail and is scheduled to appear in a children’s court today (Wednesday 4 February 2015).

The other boy – a 15-year-old – was released pending further inquiries.

The police investigation into the matter continues and anyone with information of relevance is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival headline act wins big at the Golden Guitar Awards

On country music’s night of nights – the Golden Guitar Awards – Australia’s most successful country music group ever, The McClymonts, took home two statues, winning ‘Highest Selling Album of the Year’ and ‘Group of the Year’. Adding to their already extensive list of accolades which includes three ARIA’s for Best Country Album, this year’s awards prove that The McClymonts are going from strength to strength. Next month, music fans will be able to witness the critically acclaimed sisters Brooke, Samantha and Mollie when they take to the stage as part of the 2015 Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival in Thredbo.

“We can’t believe it’s been seven years since we played at Thredbo. It is such a beautiful location not only for a music festival but to visit at any time of the year,” said Mollie. “We’re excited to be sharing the stage with an incredible line-up of artists in Thredbo this March,” she continued.

As Thredbo’s action-packed summer schedule continues to draw outdoor enthusiasts, adrenalin junkies and music lovers to the mountains, the region remains a thriving hub of activity year round. In 2015, The Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival will provide yet another unique opportunity for local and interstate festival-goers to visit the picturesque region and experience some of the nation’s best loved country acts performing at one of the nation’s best loved alpine locations.

On Saturday 21st March, set amidst a stunning natural amphitheatre, Thredbo will play host to renowned country music stars including Adam Brand, Morgan Evans, The Sunny Cowgirls and many more. To ensure revellers get the most out of their weekend away accommodation is available in the village.