Daily Archives: 02/09/2015

Man and woman front court on multiple drug charges after stop on Hume Highway

Two people have been refused bail after police located an estimated $100,000 worth of drugs, including a commercial quantity of MDMA, in their car during a traffic stop near Goulburn.

Officers from Goulburn Highway Patrol stopped the black Mazda sedan on the Hume Highway shortly after 8pm on Monday night.

After the 25-year-old male driver tested positive for the drug ice, police searched the vehicle, locating mobile phones, balaclavas, ammunition, drug paraphernalia and prohibited drugs with a street value of up to $100,000.

The 25-year-old female passenger was then arrested and the car was seized.

They were charged with multiple drug offences including possessing a large commercial quantity of MDMA and an indictable quantity of methlyamphetamine, as well as possessing ammunition without a licence.

The man was additionally charged with possessing a means of disguising the face.

Both were due to appear at Goulburn Local Court on Tuesday.

“Stars of the East” put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW

Today, Cancer Council NSW launched the inaugural Stars of the East – Dance for Cancer competition that will see 11 local Eastern Suburbs personalities team up with professional dancers and begin their training in preparation for a gala evening to be held on November 7.

Stars of the East features well known community “stars” paired with local dance instructors. Over a period of 8 weeks stars will learn a dance routine, which they will then perform on the stage of Easts’ League Club in front of a judging panel that includes NRL legend, Anthony Minichiello and Sydney Olympics superstar, turned dance school entrepreneur, Nikki Webster.

Stars that have been announced today include ex-Bachelor contestant Rachel Smith, Easts Group CEO Scott Bennetts and Sophie Henley, the founder and owner of Henley’s Wholefoods. On hand to MC will be husband and wife team, Channel 7’s Jim Wilson and journalist, Chris Bath.

Louisa Fitz-Gerald from Cancer Council NSW’s Metro Sydney office said that she was excited to introduce the ‘Stars’ dance competition into Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and sees the competition as a fun way for the community to support their local celebrities while fundraising to beat cancer.

“We hope everyone in the Eastern Suburbs will rally to support their local stars in this competition – by following their progress on the Stars of The East website and booking in early to join us at the final gala in November to cheer on their favourite local stars.”

“Funds raised from the event will go towards information services such as the Cancer Council Information Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital as well as skin cancer prevention programs in the Eastern Suburbs community such as SunSmart schools and Sun Sound at local beaches.”

For more information on Cancer Council NSW please visit   http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/ or call 9334 1450

Police appeal for witnesses after Eternal Flame damaged – Wagga Wagga

Police are appealing for witnesses after rubbish was thrown on the Eternal Flame at Memorial Gardens in Wagga Wagga this morning.

About 1.15am (Wednesday 2 September 2015), officers from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command were called to Victory Memorial Gardens, on Baylis and Morrow Street, after reports of someone throwing rubbish at the location.

On arrival police saw a man and found rubbish in the flames of the Eternal Flame at the gardens.

Officers attempted to stop and speak to the man, who ran from the area.

There was no permanent damage to the Eternal Flame, and it remained alight.

Investigators are now appealing for assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm, thin build and black hair.

Police investigate after child approached -Wagga Wagga

Police are investigating after a young girl was approached and grabbed by a man in Mount Austin, near Wagga Wagga, early this morning.

About 8.15am (Tuesday 1 September 2015), the 12-year-old girl was walking alone on Bourke Street, when she was approached by a man.

Police have been told that the man ran up to the girl and grabbed her from behind, before another man shouted at him from a distance and he ran away.

The girl ran to a nearby High School and reported the matter to staff, who in turn contacted police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command, and an investigation commenced.

The man has been described as being in his mid 30s, wearing a black hooded jumper, and light coloured denim jeans.

Police are appealing for anyone with information, including the man who intervened, to come forward.