Daily Archives: 12/01/2016

Hume Highway closed after truck catches fire near Breadalbane

The Hume Highway has reopened, after a large truck fire forced traffic to be diverted towards Canberra on Tuesday morning.

The highway was partially closed south of Breadalbane, between Gunning and Goulburn, about 3am on Tuesday morning after the B-double truck caught fire.

All southbound vehicles were being detoured towards Canberra however both lanes had reopened by 9.30am.

The road was closed intermittently while the vehicle was removed.

Motorists were advised to exercise caution.

The truck fire also sparked a grass fire on the side of the road, which was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

Police appeal after cyclist hit by vehicle – Newcastle

Police are investigating after a cyclist was hit by a vehicle at Newcastle yesterday.

About 5.05pm (Monday 11 January 2016), police have been told a cyclist was riding along Darby Street, Cooks Hill, when he was hit at the intersection of Parry Street.

The vehicle, believed to be a white Holden Rodeo, did not stop after the incident.

The rider, a 25-year-old man, was not seriously injured. He attended Newcastle Police Station to report the incident.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command are appealing for information from any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

Police investigate after business destroyed by fire – Goulburn

Police are investigating after a cafe and bicycle shop was destroyed by fire last night in Goulburn.

Emergency services responded to reports of a commercial business fire on Clifford Street just after 8pm (Monday 11 January 2016).

On arrival officers from the Hume Local Area Command found the business to be well alight.

The fire was extinguished by Fire & Rescue NSW.

A crime scene has been established and will be examined by specialist forensic officers.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the fire that may assist with their inquiries to contact Crime Stoppers.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Woman charged over alleged attempted murder near Wagga Wagga

A woman will appear in court today over the alleged attempted murder of a man in Coolamon, north west of Wagga Wagga, last night.

Just after 8.10pm (Monday 11 January 2016), officers attached to Wagga Wagga Local Area Command were patrolling along Mann Street, when they stopped and spoke to a woman.

Inquiries led police to arrest the 35-year-old woman, after she told officers she had allegedly attempted to harm her husband.

Emergency services attended a home on Wade Street and treated a 44-year-old man at the scene for a cut to his throat. He did not require further treatment.

The woman was taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station, where she was charged with attempted murder.

She has been refused bail, to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court today (Tuesday 12 January 2016).