Daily Archives: 18/09/2015

Man charged with bicycle theft – Bondi Junction

Police have arrested a man after he allegedly stole a number of bikes from a train station in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

An ongoing investigation was launched last month after an increase in bike thefts from Bondi Train Station.

About 6.25pm yesterday (Thursday 17 September 2015), police allegedly observed a man cut a security chain and then steal a bicycle from a bike rack at the train station.

The 22-year-old man was arrested a short distance away and taken to Waverly Police Station.

Police subsequently executed a search warrant at a home on Botany Road, Alexandria, where they allegedly located seven bicycles, a replica firearm and ammunition.

The 22-year-old man was charged with stealing and property offences.

He was refused bail and will appear in Waverly Local Court today (Friday 19 September 2015).

Investigations continue.

Police appeal after child approach – Blackalls Park

Police are appealing for assistance after children were approached in the front yard of their home in Blackalls Park yesterday.

About 6.25pm (Thursday 17 September 2015), a five-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl were playing in the front yard of their home on Rupert Street, Blackalls Park, when a man in a white four wheel drive drove up onto the footpath right out front of the house.

The man got out of the car and approached the front fence of the property before speaking to the children in what the children allege was a suspicious and intimidating manner.

The children ran inside and informed their father. The man got back in his vehicle and drove from the scene.

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were notified about the incident and are conducting inquiries.

Police are urging the man in the white four wheel drive to come forward and speak to them.

The man has been described as Caucasian appearance, aged in his 40s, with short dark hair and a facial beard. He was wearing a black shirt with grey shorts or pants.

Any witnesses who may have information are also urged to come forward.

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2015 10th Edition

Some of Victoria’s hottest acts including Marlon Williams, Courtney Barnett, Harts, Briggs and The EG Allstars, will celebrate the 10th Edition of The Age Music Victoria Awards at 170 Russell on 11 November 2015.

A limited release of 300 tickets will be available to the public, so get in quick to celebrate with your favourite musicians.

The event will be co-presented by Triple R 102.7FM and PBS 106.7FM. Two of their finest broadcasters, Chris Gill and Lyndelle Wilkinson, will MC the event and Fee B-Squared will be spinning the tunes between sets.

In a celebration of the diversity of the Victorian contemporary music scene, the night will peak when special guests Ajak Kwai, Ben Salter, Blake Scott (The Peep Tempel), Briggs, Ecca Vandal, Emma Donovan, Iseula Hingano (Blue Eyes Cry) and Olympia, perform a song with The EG Allstars.

For the first time, the Public Awards, which are decided by 80,000 public votes, and The Genre Awards, which are chosen by select expert panels, will be merged in one huge show. The Hall of Fame acts will be celebrated in a separate concert at the Palais Theatre on 20 November 2015.

We are thrilled to announce that last year’s major industry partners Live At Your Local and Bakehouse Studios, are joining us again, with $5 from every ticket sold once again going to Support Act Limited to support musicians in need.

“Wow, 10 years since the first awards and this year’s nominees have delivered some of the best music we’ve ever heard” said The Age’s music editor Martin Boulton.

“The Age Music Victoria Awards shines a spotlight on a year of outstanding releases and promises to deliver a wonderful night, celebrating the diversity of great Victorian music”.