Daily Archives: 03/08/2015

Chamber to Charleston – Omega Ensemble With Special Guest Daniel de Borah (piano)

At the start of the twentieth century, music throughout Europe was a melting pot of styles and influences, with composers holding on to traditions while also being influenced by popular music of the day.

Omega presents a concert of diverse early twentieth century repertoire for Chamber Ensemble, from the Romantic flourishes of Ravel, to the dance inspired flavours of Martinů’s La Revue de Cuisine.

Accompanying these works are two rarely performed septets by Hummel and Saint-Saens. Omega is delighted to be joined by acclaimed Australian pianist Daniel de Borah.

REPERTOIRE

Ravel Introduction and Allegro
Hummel Septet in D minor
Saint Saens Septet
Martinu La Revue de Cuisine

Musicians

Rebecca Chan – violin
Claire Herrick – violin
James Wannan – viola
Paul Stender – cello
Alex Henery – double bass
Yinuo Mu – harp
Lisa Osmialowski – flute
Matthew Bubb – oboe
David Rowden – clarinet
Ben Hoadley – bassoon
Michael Dixon – horn
Dave Elton – trumpet

National Missing Persons Week urges Australians to ‘Follow Your Instincts’

The Australian Federal Police and NSW Police Force have launched the 2015 National Missing Persons Week campaign to raise awareness of the issues and impacts surrounding missing persons.

Acting Australian Federal Police Commissioner Michael Phelan and NSW Police Force Assistant Commissioner Peter Barrie officially launched the week-long campaign in Sydney today (Monday 3 August 2015), where they reminded Australians you don’t have to wait 24 hours before reporting someone missing.

In 2015, the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC) is urging people to ‘Follow Your Instincts’ if you suspect someone you know is missing.

“There is no minimum timeframe associated with reporting someone missing. The very definition of a missing person is where there are ‘concerns for the safety and welfare of a person’, and ‘their whereabouts are unknown’,” acting Commissioner Phelan said.

“A colleague that fails to turn up to work without notice; a parent that doesn’t return from a walk; a son that misses a birthday dinner… If a person’s disappearance is out of character and you have concerns for their safety and welfare, follow your instincts and report to police immediately.”

Long-term missing persons from each State and Territory are being profiled as part of the campaign, including NSW missing person Ursula Barwick, who was last seen in Kings Cross in December 1987. Her father Peter Barwick, and cousin, Melissa Pouliot, spoke at the launch, together with Assistant Commissioner Barrie.

“Our hope is that today’s appeal will help bring closure to Ursula’s family after nearly 30 years of not knowing what’s happened,” Assistant Commissioner Barrie said.

“In 2014, almost 12,000 people were reported missing in NSW, and while the majority were located safe and well, 57 still remain missing.

“National Missing Persons Week therefore gives us an opportunity to remember those who are still lost, and garner new leads that could help bring them home,” Assistant Commissioner Barrie said.

“Kings Cross police have formed Strike Force Hemingway as they continue inquiries to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Ursula’s disappearance, and they’re keen to hear from anyone who may be able to shed new light on the investigation.”

An age-progressed image of Ursula, which was created by the AFP NMPCC, has been released to media to illustrate what she may look like today.

“Someone knows something about Ursula’s disappearance, so no matter how insignificant it may seem, I urge them to contact police immediately,” Assistant Commissioner Barrie said.

As part of this year’s campaign, the AFP has also launched a partnership with the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) to profile long-term missing persons on billboards, taxi backs, bus shelters and digital out-of-home channels Australian wide.

The out-of-home advertising will complement media and social media efforts, along with community service announcements on free-to-air television and long-time partners, Foxtel’s Criminal Investigations network.

“We thank all our corporate supporters—Chemist Warehouse, McDonalds, the OMA, and Foxtel—who continue to profile missing persons cases in support of our coordinated efforts,” acting Commissioner Phelan said.

“This combined exposure of missing persons may trigger someone to provide information to police, bringing resolution to families and friends who long await news.”

The OMA have also been working in partnership with the NSW Police Force to help promote the profiles of missing persons around the state.

OMA CEO, Charmaine Moldrich, said the Out-of-Home industry is committed to contributing to, and supporting, the community.

“We are proud to continue our longstanding relationship with the New South Wales Police Force – our support of their National Missing Persons Week campaign now spans seven consecutive years – and taking the campaign to a national audience in partnership with the AFP is a natural progression,” Ms Moldrich said.

Our audiences keep growing and our digital reach is increasing – using this unique position to broadcast critical information that could bring solace to people in need is very important to us.”

National Missing Persons Week runs from Sunday 2 August to Saturday 8 August 2015.

Profiles of missing persons can be viewed at www.missingpersons.gov.au.

Concerns held for missing teen – New Lambton

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from New Lambton.

Georgia Brack, 13, was last seen on Saturday 18 July 2015. Her family reported her missing to police when she failed to return home and they couldn’t locate or contact her.

Concerns are held for her welfare.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command are appealing for public assistance in an attempt to locate her.

She’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 155cm tall, with a slim build, long dark hair and fair complexion.

Anyone who has seen Georgia, or believes they know of her whereabouts, is urged to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Child located safe and well – New Lambton

A child missing in New Lambton has been located safe and well.

The 11-year-old boy ran off while walking with his father in Richley Reserve just after 4pm (Sunday 2 August 2015).

An extensive search was launched in the surrounding bushland and the young boy was found a short time ago.

He has been reunited with his family.

Police wish to thank the media and public for their assistance.