Monthly Archives: February 2016

Police seek information to locate wanted man – Newcastle City LAC

Police are appealing for information to locate a man wanted by virtue of outstanding warrant.

Siofai Tai Siulai (Toai), aged 47, is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant related to a disqualified driving offence.

He is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 175-180cm tall, of medium to solid build, brown eyes, and dark hair which has been known to be dyed a light colour.

Siofai is believed to be frequenting the Newcastle area.

Anyone who sees Siofai or knows of his whereabouts is urged not to approach him, but to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999, Waratah Police on (02) 4926 6599, or Crime Stoppers.

Man critical after crash – Lake Macquarie

An 18-year-old man has suffered critical injuries after crashing his car at Freemans Waterhole, then being hit by a second car on the M1 early this morning.

About 2.30am (Tuesday 2 February 2016), a Nissan X-Trail being driven north on the M1 at Freemans Waterhole, about 300 meters north of the Freemans Drive overpass, lost control and landed on its roof.

The driver of the vehicle managed to free himself from the car and was standing on the road when he was hit by a Mercedes Van also travelling north on the M1.

The 18-year-old man suffered critical injuries and was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the Mercedes was not injured and was taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command, together with officers from the Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit will conduct a full investigation.

The M1 is closed northbound at the Cessnock turnoff and diversions are in place.

Coming up at The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

Twilight By The Lagoon

The Twilight by the Lagoon summer series of concerts continues with a very special evening. Join the Groove Factorie for a very groovy evening of music.

Groove Factorie are some of Wagga’s finest musicians who come together to celebrate the music that inspires them to play, drawing from a huge catalogue of music and styles.

The band members are Geoff Simpson (Bass), Dale Allison (Guitar), Dave Wall (Keyboards), Riley McPherson (Drums), Andrew Heap (Trumpet), Richard Hibble (Tenor Sax) and Dave Saxon (Trombone), together they groove, jam and turn inside out some fantastic music.

A performance from The Groove Factorie always features impressive vocalists and on Friday evening you will hear Cathy Wall, Justine Hogan, Maddy Helyar, Harry Mangelsdorf, Matt Olsen and Cheyne Halloran.

Bring the whole family, a picnic supper and settle to enjoy the mellow surrounds of the Wollundry Lagoon.

Free Pony Rides for the kids from 6.15pm
Performance from 7pm
Bring your family, friends and a picnic supper! (Ice-creams, coffee and a BBQ will be available too)

This is a FREE community event.
Friday 4th February at 7:00pm

The Sun Records All-Stars

A celebration of the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1950’s, The Sun Records All-Stars traces the music from it’s humble roots in Memphis, Tennessee, to it’s dramatic peak as a worldwide musical and cultural phenomenon. Sun Records was launched by legendary American producer Sam Phillips and became the launching pad for numerous Rock ‘n’ Roll Greats, most notably Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison.

Adults: $65.00 | Concession: $55.00
Sunday 7th February at 8:00pm

GOLD: The Abba Tribute presents:

Dancing Queen – The 40th Anniversary Tour!
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of ABBA’s signature songs, Happy Days Records and GOLD: The Ultimate ABBA Show present Dancing Queen: The 40th Anniversary Tour, set to thrill audiences in 2016 with a brand new show.

‘Dancing Queen’ is arguably one of ABBA’s most popular songs. Released in August 1976, the single lead the release of the band’s fourth album ‘Arrival’. In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine listed the track as one of the greatest songs of all time, so it’s only natural that we bring out the flares and platform shoes and raise the disco ball in a production that will have you shamelessly dancing in the aisles.

ONLY SINGLE TICKETS LEFT
Adult: $59.90 | Concession: $49.90
Friday 12th February at 8:00pm

The Searchers

In a career that has reached an outstanding 50 years milestone, The Searchers continue to perform to sell out auditoriums in every country they play! Their show is pure entertainment with such classic hits as ‘Sweets for My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away, When you Walk in the Room, Sugar and Spice’.

Adults: $69.90 | Concession: $66.90
Thursday 18th February at 7:30pm

4000 Miles by Amy Herzog

21-year-old Leo rocks up unannounced at the Manhattan apartment of his 91-year-old Jewish grandmother Vera. Having broken up with his girlfriend and cycled across the country, he needs a place to crash for the night, no questions asked. But Vera – prickly, stubborn and sharp as a tack – isn’t about to let him off that easily.

As an overnight couch-surf turns into an extended stay, 4000 Miles unearths a surprising parallel between these two generations in this emotionally compelling drama. With disarming frankness and surprising candour, the two negotiate social potholes and trace emotional fault lines that link them to a painful family history.

4000 Miles is part of the Civic Theatre’s 2016 Season.

Adults: $42.00 | Concession: $37.00 | U/25: $31.00 | U/15: $15.00
Saturday 27th February at 7:30pm

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

www.civictheatre.com.au

Two men charged over alleged retail theft – Heatherbrae

Two men have been charged over alleged shoplifting offences near Newcastle yesterday.

About 4.15pm (Sunday 31 January 2016), the pair allegedly entered a hardware store on Griffith Street, Heatherbrae, and stole a number of items.

Officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command attended and located two men – aged 21 and 46 – in the car park of the store.

Police searched the men and a vehicle, where it’s alleged they located several stolen power tools and other items.

The men were arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.

The 21-year-old was charged with three counts of larceny and possess housebreaking implements.

The 46-year-old charged with one count of larceny.

Both men were refused bail to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court today (Monday 1 February 2016).

Investigations are continuing.

Police warn of dangerous substance – Central Hunter

Police in the Hunter have issued a drug warning after a teenage boy died, and two men fell seriously ill, after allegedly consuming a substance believed to be a synthetic form of cannabis.

Around 8pm yesterday (Saturday 30 January 2016), emergency services were called to Baird Close, Rutherford, after the body of a 17-year-old teenage boy was discovered in a reserve.

While the results of a post-mortem examination are not yet available, police have since been told the teen consumed a substance branded as ‘Chronic’ in the hours before his body was discovered.

A short time ago (Sunday 31 January 2016), police were made aware of two men, both aged 22, who fell ill in the suburb of Telarah after consuming ‘Chronic’ earlier today. Both men are being treated by healthcare professionals; their symptoms are not believed to be life-threatening.

This afternoon, officers from the Central Hunter Local Area Command executed a search warrant at a property in Tresure Street, Rutherford. During the warrant, police seized a quantity of ‘Chronic’.

Police are warning anyone who is considering experimenting with illicit or synthetic drugs, no matter how they are branded or presented, to not do it. It’s a gamble with your life that’s just not worth taking.

Investigations are ongoing.

CITY RECITAL HALL BEETHOVEN & THE 21ST CENTURY

13 – 19 FEBRUARY 2016

“Probably the most engaging maverick in classical music today” The Times (UK)

From 13 to 19 February, join the Australian Chamber Orchestra for their opening program of 2016, Beethoven and the 21st Century, featuring maverick Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto as he takes up his position as ACO Collective Artistic Director.

Experience his boundary-breaking talent and keen musical insight in a far-reaching program that features works by Beethoven, Sibelius, Tippett and Erkki-Sven Tüür sitting alongside music by Pekka’s friends and collaborators Nico Muhly and The National’s Bryce Dessner.