Amber Lawrence Sets Sail for the Sixth Consecutive Year on Cruisin Country 2016

Off the back of incredible success in Tamworth, with featured artists Amber Lawrence, Luke O’Shea, Lyn Bowtell, Kristy Cox and Dean Perrett all taking home Golden Guitars, Australia’s leading music-themed charter company, Choose Your Cruise, has announced the much-anticipated return of their sell-out country music festival at sea.

Australia’s favourite country music singer-songwriter sweetheart and Golden Guitar winner, Amber Lawrence, is over-the-moon to be included in the line-up once-again. “With a whole new ship, itinerary and line-up, joining previous crowd pleasers and some of my own all-time favourite artists, this Cruisin Country 6, is set to be the best ever,” she said.

In a company first, Cruisin Country 6, will set sail from Brisbane on November 13 – returning November 21, 2016, for eight nights of the very best Australian country music has to offer aboard the luxurious Legend of the Seas.

Committed to showcasing Australia’s home-grown talent, Cruisin Country 6 gathers superstars from the Australian country music industry into one almighty ‘music festival at sea’. Passengers will join a who’s who of country music stars including:

ADAM BRAND,
2015 CMAA Golden Guitar Winners: Amber Lawrence [‘Female Artist of the Year’] Luke O’Shea [‘Male Artist of the Year’, ‘Heritage Song of the Year’ & ‘Album of the Year’] , Dean Perrett [‘Bush Ballad of the Year’ & Vocal Collaboration of the Year], Lyn Bowtell [‘Best Alternative Album’]
and Kristy Cox [‘Bluegrass Recording of the Year]
Plus Beccy Cole, Melinda Schneider, Shane Nicholson, Felicity Urquhart, Drew McAlister, Simply Bushed, Travis Collins, Jasmine Rae and many more!

For the first time ever Cruisin Country 6 will set sail from Brisbane in a bid to offer a part in their run-away success story to a wider market. Choose Your Cruisepassengers will enjoy a fresh itinerary including new ports of call in Mare (Loyalty Islands) and Mystery Island (Vanuatu), as well as stopovers in the ever-popular Isle of Pines and Noumea (New Caledonia), quintessential ports for Cruisin Country.

With Cruisin Country 5 (October 9-17, 2015) nearing its fifth consecutive sell-out success with limited cabins still available, Cruisin Country offers both cruise enthusiasts and country music fans alike a truly immersive country music holiday experience, offering the best mix of luxury surrounds, first class dining, relaxation and non-stop entertainment; all while sailing the South Pacific.

In keeping with the inclusive nature of country music, Cruisin Country 6 also offers passengers a chance to sing their hearts out at the open mic sessions; develop their talents at song writing and guitar workshops; even to strut their stuff in the professionally organised dance lessons and events.

The magnificent vessel, Legend of the Seas* is the brand new host for this scintillating cruise. The ship has six outstanding entertainment venues which will host Australia’s best country music talent over the unprecedented eight night cruise.

Cruise holidays continue to capture the interest of the Australian public more than any other nation with an industry rise of over 20% per annum for 11+ years. Current trends predict this year more than one million Australians will choose cruising, many of them opting for bespoke holidays that cater to their personal tastes, such as those created by Australia’s top cruising company,

For more information including how to book your cabin visit: www.chooseyourcruise.com.au

Man arrested following two hour stand-off with police – Cardiff

A man will appear in court tomorrow after being arrested following a stand-off with police in Lake Macquarie.

Around 10am today (Saturday 31 January 2014), police were called to a home on Arthur Street in Cardiff after neighbours reported hearing screaming and yelling coming from the property.

Police attended the location and spoke to a man, armed with two knives, who was standing at the end of the driveway, in the property’s backyard.

For approximately two hours the man refused to drop the knives or move from the rear of the property.

Following discussions with police negotiators, who arrived at the location shortly after 11am, the man dropped the knives and surrendered himself to police around 12.30pm.

He was taken to Charlestown Police Station and charged with:

– Use offensive weapon with intent to avoid lawful apprehension; and,

– Armed with intent to commit indictable offence.

The man, aged 38, was refused bail and is expected to appear in Newcastle Court tomorrow (Sunday 1 February 2014).

Man charged with 40 offences – Charlestown

A man will appear in court over 40 offences after police charged him in Charlestown yesterday.

The 34-year-old man was wanted for three warrants over alleged offences including using a carriage service to menace, larceny, and goods in custody.

Following investigations by officers attached to Lake Macquarie Specialist Operations Group, about 11.15am yesterday (Friday 30 January 2015), police arrested the man at a doctor’s surgery in Charlestown.

The man was taken to Lake Macquarie Police Station, where he was charged with 40 offences, including:

– Five counts of use carriage service to menace

– Five counts of stalk/intimidate

– Six counts of contravene prohibition in AVO

– Destroy or damage property

– Shoplifting

– Police pursuit (Skye’s Law)

– Exceed speed limit over 45km/h

– Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period

– Common assault

– Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

He was refused bail, to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Saturday 31 January 2015).

Man charged over alleged armed robberies – Lake Macquarie area

A man will face court of alleged armed robberies in the Lake Macquarie area this month.

On the afternoon of Monday 12 January 2015, a man armed with a knife entered a residence on Fennell Crescent and confronted a woman, demanding cash.

He fled the scene, allegedly taking a cash tin and a mobile phone.

Just before 9pm on Wednesday 14 January 2015, a man armed with a knife entered a residence on Turnbull Street and fled a short time later, allegedly taking a number of cash tins.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were notified of the incidents and commenced investigations.

Following inquiries, on Thursday 15 January 2015, a 26-year-old man was arrested by police at Bonnells Bay and taken to Lake Macquarie Police Station.

The man has been charged with two counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon.

He has been issued a Court Attendance Notice, to appear at Newcastle Local Court on 1 April 2015.

Charges for man who allegedly assaulted Ambulance Officer – New Lambton

An 18-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a NSW Ambulance Paramedic in New Lambton last night.

About 9.30pm (Monday 26 January 2015), police were called to a loud party on Bridges Road.

The man was allegedly observed to be well-affected by alcohol or drugs and became aggressive and abusive towards police.

Due to his level of intoxication and behaviour he was arrested and an ambulance was called to convey the man to hospital for assessment.

Police will allege that whilst in the ambulance, the man remained violent and abusive and spat on a female Paramedic as she was trying to treat him.

The driver of the ambulance immediately stopped and the escorting police were forced to restrain the man again, before he was taken to hospital.

The NSW Ambulance Paramedics were not injured during the incident.

Due to his level of intoxication, the man will be issued with a future court attendance notice for offensive behaviour, common assault and assaulting an ambulance officer

Woman dies after being swept off rocks – Lake Munmorah

The woman who was swept off rocks while fishing near Newcastle on Saturday night has died in hospital today.

The woman was with a friend fishing on a rock platform at Frazer Park, Lake Munmorah, about 7.35pm (Saturday 24 January 2015), when she was washed into the water.

Her friend grabbed a floatation device and jumped in after her but he was unable to bring her back to safety.

Emergency services were called to the scene, while a police officer attached to the Tuggerah Lakes Drug and Anti-Theft Unit patrolling nearby, entered the water to assist the pair.

He kept the woman afloat until she was winched out by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Newcastle Water Police and Maritime officers then assisted the officer and the man from the water and returned them to shore.

The woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she later died.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Rider deceased after serious motorcycle crash – Warners Bay

The rider involved in the serious motorcycle crash at Warners Bay has died in hospital about 8.40am today (Monday 26 January 2015).

About 12.15am, a 29-year-old man was riding a Honda CBR250R motorcycle along King Street at Warners Bay.

As the motorcycle passed the intersection with Myall Street it has struck a kerb, mounted the footpath and travelled some distance before striking a sign post.

The driver was thrown from the machine onto the roadway and was discovered by other motorists who contacted police.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended along with Ambulance Paramedics who conveyed the rider to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

Investigators believe that alcohol and speed may have been factors in the crash and that the man was not licensed to ride motorcycles.

Inquiries into the incident continue and police have urged anyone that might have witnessed the incident to come forward.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Serious motorcycle crash – Warners Bay

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious motorcycle crash in the Newcastle area overnight which has left a man critically injured.

About 12.15am (Monday 26 January 2015), a 29-year-old man was riding a Honda CBR250R motorcycle along King Street at Warners Bay.

As the motorcycle passed the intersection with Myall Street it has struck a kerb, mounted the footpath and travelled some distance before striking a sign post.

The driver was thrown from the machine onto the roadway and was discovered by other motorists who contacted police.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended along with Ambulance Paramedics who conveyed the rider to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

Investigators believe that alcohol and speed may have been factors in the crash and that the man was not licensed to ride motorcycles.

Inquiries into the incident continue and police have urged anyone that might have witnessed the incident to come forward.