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Police investigate after two girls approached – near Wagga Wagga

Police are investigating after two school children were approached in separate incidents in Kooringal, near Wagga Wagga this week.

About 3.25pm yesterday (19 March 2015), an 11-year-old girl, was riding a scooter home from school on Kooringal Road, when she was approached by a man.

The man, not known to the girl, spoke to her. The girl ignored the man and continued home, where she notified her parents, who in turn notified police.

Police are investigating the matter as well as a report of a similar incident days earlier.

About 3.20pm on Tuesday (17 March 2015), a 7-year-old girl was approached by a man while riding her bike, also on Kooringal Road.

On this occasion the man also spoke to the girl and followed her for a short distance.

Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command are investigating the two incidents and are hoping to speak to a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, 50 to 55-years-old, with a solid build, short grey hair, grey bushy beard and a moustache.

The record breaking Deni Ute Muster goes All Australian!

For 17 years the Deni Ute Muster has been the ultimate celebration of utes, music and everything unique in regional Australia and the 2015 “Muster” is going to be bigger and better than ever.

This year’s Deni Ute Muster theme is “Australian Made” and we’ll be celebrating all things Australian from music to food to circle work to whip cracking and, of course, the Ute.

Muster HQ are proud to announce the next round of Aussie artists set to join Birds of Tokyo, The Sunny Cowgirls and The Wolfe Brothers over the October Long Weekend starting with the one and only, Prince of Australian Country, Lee Kernaghan.

Since barnstorming his way onto the country music charts with the mega hit Boys From The Bush, Lee Kernaghan has notched up 32 #1 hits on the Australian Country Chart, won a staggering 33 Golden Guitars and has sold 2 million plus sales. His music gave birth to rural rock and songs like Hat Town, She’s My Ute and The Outback Club gave voice to a new generation of country Australia.

2015 is set to be another stellar year for Lee Kernaghan with the release of a very special and personal music project, Spirit of the Anzacs, paying tribute to our troops in a year that marks the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Sheppard, Megan Washington, Guy Sebastian and Shannon Noll all contribute to the charity single which will raise money for Legacy and Soldier On.

Lee Kernaghan said today, “I played my first Deni Ute Muster back in 1999 and it’s been a major highlight on my touring calendar over the years since. The “Muster” is one of those events where you know there’s is going to be a country crowd ready to party hard. I’m looking forward to bringing the band back to Deni for this year’s all Australian Made theme and to celebrate the “Muster’s “17th Birthday by turning the “Muster” festival site into the centre of the country music universe for one big night.”

Whatever gives Aussie music its heart, Adam Brand breathes plenty of life into its soul. For more than fifteen years, Adam Brand has been one of Australia’s best-loved and most successful recording artists and, undeniably, a fixture of the Australian music landscape. The versatile star has 3 Platinum and 5 Gold albums to his name, along with a massive12 Golden Guitar Awards, multiple Mo Awards and 4 ARIA Award nominations for Best Country Album.

In 2014, Adam Brand added yet another landmark album to his catalogue with tenth studio offering, My Side of the Street. A deeply soulful joint, My Side of the Street is sure to add further lustre to Adam Brand’s already brilliant output and we can’t wait for him to bring it to life at the 2015 Deni Ute Muster.

Also joining the line-up for the Deni Ute Muster’s 17th birthday are those multi-talented, musical sisters from Grafton, The McClymonts.

The McClymonts have come a long way since their 2007 debut album Chaos and Bright Lights, picking up 17 hit Country singles as well as 2 x ARIA Awards(2010 & 2012 for Country Album of the Year), 10 x CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, 7 x Australian Club Entertainers Awards and the 2013 APRA Award for Country Work of the Year. In between, they’ve toured Australia and the US extensively and have opened for the likes of Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Gary Allan and even Ozzy Osbourne!

With their exquisite three-part harmonies, soaring vocals and stunning onstage presence, The McClymonts have won the hearts of fans from Australia to the US. After a short break away from the limelight, Brooke, Mollie and Sam returned in mid-2014 with their most personal album yet, Here’s To You & I, which debuted at No. 1 and has remained in the ARIA Country Music Charts for the past 6 months.

When singer/songwriter Morgan Evans released his self-titled debut album in March 2014, it was the culmination of a musical journey that began when he started his first band at the age of thirteen. It’s a journey that has seen the Novocastrian tour with international superstars like Taylor Swift and Alan Jackson, play to over 50,000 people in Nashville at the world’s biggest country music festival and build a large, devoted following as he’s played the length and breadth of this wide, brown land.

With his profile rising to new heights both at home and internationally, including winning the prestigious CMA Global Artist Award, hosting the 2015 Golden Guitar Awards and his work on CMC, 2015 is becoming yet another massive leap forward in Morgan Evans’ incredible musical journey and we look forward to welcoming him back to the Deni Ute Muster stage in October.

Since their official debut at the 2013 Tamworth Country Music Festival, Adam Eckersley Band, have had a steep rise in popularity, firmly positioning themselves as the Australian band to watch.

To hear Adam Eckersley Band crunching through nimble rockers, fiddle-led stompers, reflective acoustic tunes and blistering country-rock, music lovers are reminded of the broad church that is known as country today. The musicianship, coupled with the gravelly emotive Eckersley vocals, makes clear why Adam Eckersley Band is setting fire to the pews.

The indisputable truth is Eckersley and his heavily bearded band of cohorts play and say what comes from their hearts and souls and with juice in the van and strings on the guitars, Adam Eckersley Band will leave Musterers cheering for more.

Last, but certainly not least, unashamed bluegrass sinners, The Pigs, will be bringing their supercharged hillbilly pop to the 2015 Deni Ute Muster. The Pigs’ ability to turn hit pop songs into downright foot-stompers is legendary. Their kooky original anthems like Macho Moisturiser and Hey Christina are sung from Berlin to Bendigo. On the band’s latest album, 13 iconic Australian songs are reborn into The Pigs’ twisted world of bluegrass and folk. From Cold Chisel to the Avalanches, INXS to Powderfinger, The Pigs’ total reinvention of Australian music history is brazen to the point of lunacy, but it works and will surely have the Muster crowd singing right back at them.

Festival General Manager, Kate Pitt said “The Deni Ute Muster is a remarkable 2 day jam packed event. It transcends age & gender – its Australian to the core”

The Deni Ute Muster is on almost every local and international bucket list and with no rise in ticket prices, more music and more fun than your average long weekend can cram, our Australian Made special event will be one to remember for a lifetime so don’t miss out – get your tickets today!

The Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Man caught driving on wrong side of Hume Highway

A Bellfield man faces a number of charges after being caught driving on the wrong side of the Hume Highway north of Melbourne on Saturday night.

Seymour Police say a number of witnesses saw the 35-year-old man driving a black Honda sedan south in northbound lanes, before he was intercepted by police and arrested at 10pm.

Police intend to charge the driver with reckless conduct and various other driving offences.

The driver returned an initial positive test for drugs and police have sent his blood for further testing.

A positive test on the blood sample will result in the man being charged with drug driving.

Woman charged after allegedly biting police officer – Albury

A woman has been charged after she allegedly bit a police officer on the leg when being arrested at Albury this morning.

Police were patrolling Dean Street about 1.55am (Sunday 15 March 2015), when they saw security personnel struggling to evict a woman from a hotel.

They intervened and police will allege the woman bit a police officer on his leg as they tried to handcuff her.

The woman was taken to Albury Police Station, where she was charged with assault police occasioning actual bodily harm, resist police, and offensive language.

The 34-year-old woman, from Corowa, was granted conditional bail to appear in Albury Local Court on Tuesday 7 April 2015.

The officer was checked by NSW Ambulance Paramedics as the bite allegedly penetrated his skin.

He is receiving further treatment.

Drug driving operation – Albury

Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol and Albury Local Area Command conducted a Random Drug Testing (RDT) Operation over the past few days, with 18 drivers returning positive readings.

The RDT operation was conducted in the Albury, Tumburama, and Corowa townships between Thursday 12 March and Saturday 14 March 2015.

During the operation officers conducted 172 random drug tests, with 18 drivers returning positive readings.

Police also issued 36 infringements for various offences including, speed, seatbelts, and driving unregistered vehicles.

Samples of positive drug tests have been sent off, with several charges likely to be laid after further analysis.

Treatment approved for one of the leading causes of blindness in people with diabetes

– EYLEA® (aflibercept) approved in Australia for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema
(DME) in adults1
– Cootamundra has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country with 7.6% of people
reported to be living with diabetes2
– Australian research found more than 22% of study participants (49 years plus) with
diabetes developed diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy) within five years

Bayer Australia Ltd today announced the approval by the Therapeutic Goods
Administration (TGA) of EYLEA (aflibercept) for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME)
in adults.

DME may develop from an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy (DR), which is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes4,5 and has been identified to be one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss in working-age people with diabetes.

While there is limited data showing current numbers of people suffering from DME, estimates have been calculated from published data (British Journal of Ophthalmology 2000) and ABS 2012 data suggest that approximately more than 45,000 Australians over 35 years of age may have DME.

The number of people with diabetic eye disease, including DME, may be even higher as Australian prevalence studies have found that there are further undiagnosed people in the population.

Retinal ophthalmologist, Dr Andrew Chang said diabetic patients are at risk of developing some
form of eye disease including diabetic retinopathy. “It is the most common cause of blindness for working-age Australians aged 30-69 years. For these patients, regaining central vision will have broad and real implications to their lives.” “It may mean keeping their job and supporting themselves and their families, holding a driver’s licence and being able to read, watch TV and recognise faces,” Dr Chang said.

The underlying cause of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema is damage (caused by abnormal blood glucose levels) to the blood vessels feeding the retina (the lining of light-sensitive cells along the back of the eye). DME occurs when blood vessel leakage affects the macula, the centre of the retina that facilitates pinpoint vision that allows us to read and recognise faces.

Symptoms of DME can include blurred or double vision, the appearance of blind or dark spots,
colours appearing washed-out, distorted lines and, if DME is left untreated, it can eventually lead to severe vision loss and blindness.

“The approval of EYLEA for those living with DME provides treating doctors with another tool to
combat vision loss in their patients which is so important in supporting our aim of helping these
Australians maintain their independence”, said Dr Chang.

EYLEA works by blocking the triggers (known as VEGF receptors) believed to be involved in the
growth of these abnormal, leaky blood vessels in the retina. Treatment involves one injection per month for the first five consecutive months, followed by one injection every two months. After the first 12 months, the treatment interval may be extended based on visual and anatomic outcomes.

“It is important that Australians with diabetes who are concerned about their sight or have suspected DME discuss the appropriate testing and treatment approach with their ophthalmologist,” Dr Chang added.

Following the approval by the TGA, Bayer is working with the Government to secure timely
reimbursement and listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) for EYLEA in DME.
In addition to the Australian registration, EYLEA is also approved for treatment of DME in the US, Canada, EU and Japan.

TGA approved indications

EYLEA (aflibercept) is indicated in adults for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and diabetic macular oedema (DME).

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

For further information about EYLEA please speak with a healthcare professional and access the full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) available at: http://bayer.com.au/scripts/pages/en/bayerrsquos_products/index.php aktion=details&id=642&l1=
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Gambold claims best ever result at Vic V8s at Winton

After four races in the Vic V8s Series at the weekend, Wangaratta driver Damien Gambold left Winton Motor Raceway with a satisfied feeling.

The 24 year old finished third overall in the series’ round one hit-out at the Victorian Motor Racing Championship, and Gambold said it was “very unexpected” to come away with his best result to date.

Gambold, steering his Ford Falcon XD, crossed the line in fifth, fourth, and then third in the last two races respectively while he was forced to fight through the field in the final race.

“I was very surprised, we were hoping to run mid-pack but to finish third overall, a bit of luck went my way but I’m still very happy,” Gambold said.

“A few people had problems and I had one guy spin in front of me so that gave me another position.

“In the last race I ended up seventh, I stalled at the start of the race, but managed to work my way back to fourth on the first lap.”

AMBER LAWRENCE WINS "BEST FEMALE OZ ARTIST OF THE YEAR" AT THE 2015 CMC AWARDS

Country Music superstar AMBER LAWRENCE last night won “Best Female Oz Artist Of The Year” at the 5th annual CMC Awards announced in Brisbane. Amber was nominated alongside Catherine Britt, Christie Lamb, Jasmine Rae and Kasey Chambers. This win continues the accolades being bestowed on Amber on the back of her current album SUPERHEROES and compliments her ‘Best Female Artst’ WIN at the CMAA Tamworth Golden Guitars in January 2015.

“I am so proud and honoured to have won this award. Thank you to everyone that voted for me. I am truly thrilled, excited and blown away to win another big award for SUPERHEROES, an album I am incredibly proud of,” said Amber soon after being announced as the winner.

Amber’s win continues the success of SUPERHEROES, her fourth album. Since its release in September, 2014 Amber has celebrated this new album with country music fans by touring to cities and towns across Australia and delivered two chart-topping singles – SUPERHERO and THE LIFESAVER and there’s more touring throughout 2015 to come.

Amber headlines the Oz Artist Stage at the CMC ROCKS QLD Festival tonight and performs at the CAMPFIRE FESTIVAL in the Hunter Valley on Sunday 15th March.

More exciting tour announcements forthcoming for 2015 so stay tuned.

Police call on Tamworth drivers to team up with local police to help stop drug-driving – Operation Impairment

Highway Patrol officers want Tamworth drivers to help them combat drug-driving as ‘Operation Impairment’ arrives at the Tamworth Show this week.

Drug driving has emerged to become one of the ‘fatal five’ killers on NSW roads. Last year, new data released by the Centre for Road Safety revealed 11 per cent of road fatalities involved a driver or motorcyclist who had illicit drugs in their system.

The Operation Impairment road show, funded by the Centre for Road Safety, is based on the ‘Momentum’ display that travelled the state last year. It takes in 21 regional shows and events and makes its final stop at the Sydney 500 V8 Supercar race in December.

The roadshow will arrive at the Tamworth Show today (Wednesday 11 March 2015), and will be on display until Sunday (15 March 2015).

NSW Police Force Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said drug-driving was not linked to just one area.

“What we have found is drug drivers are just as likely to be on the roads in country NSW as they are in metropolitan Sydney.

“Because drug drivers are just as likely to be on regional roads, this year’s road show Operation Impairment, is travelling to major events across NSW to educate communities about how dangerous drug-impaired driving is.

“We are pleased to partner with the Centre for Road Safety again this year and will travel to shows and community events highlighting the message – ‘Drug Driving; it’s a Crime.’

“Operation Impairment has something for everyone and I encourage everybody no matter what your interest, to come and see the display this year, which is both informative and interactive,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.

To further promote this year’s road safety message, police are using the hashtag #DrugDriving across social media.

Features at this year’s road show include:

  • State-of-the-art high-visibility highway patrol cars, featuring all of the technology police have at their disposal to combat drug-impaired motorists;
  • Road safety handouts and information
  • Police and Centre for Road Safety show bags.

P-plate driver caught speeding near Jugiong

A P-plate driver was caught by police driving at 191 kilometres per hour in a 110 kilometres-per-hour zone, with two children in the car.

The 19-year-old man was speeding on the Hume Highway near Jugiong in the NSW Riverina area when he was pulled over by police.

Two children aged one and three were in the back seat of the car, while their mother was in the front passenger seat.

The driver from Cootamundra was charged with a range of speeding offences and his licence was suspended.

He is due to face Gundagai Local Court in May.