Firefighters Called To Fisheries Institute At Anna Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

Firefighters have been called to a fire in a building at the Fisheries Research Centre at Port Stephens.

Crews arrived at the Anna Bay facility just after 5.30am on Wednesday to find smoke issuing from the building.

It turns out an aerator attached to a 230 litre water tank burnt out.

Crews used a CO2 extinguisher to douse the flames.

The fire was contained to the aerator.

Teenage girl missing from Port Stephens

BY JORDAN REGNIS

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Port Stephens.

Jasmine Anderson, aged 14, was last seen at a bus stop on Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, about 11:30am Sunday (18 August 2024).

Police hold concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Jasmine is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build and with brown hair and blue eyes.

She is known to frequent the Newcastle Interchange, Dora Creek and Nowra areas.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call Port Stephens Hunter Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Jasmine Anderson

BREAKING! Police Investigate Armed Hold-Up At Anna Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

Port Stephens police are searching for two men following an armed hold-up at Anna Bay overnight.

Police say the pair, who had their faces covered and were armed with a machete and a bat, entered a take away shop on Gan Gan Road at about 8.1opm on Thursday and confronted the male attendant.

The pair escaped with an amount of cash in a red 2-door hatchback.

The worker was not injured during the hold-up

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

BREAKING! Firefighters Called To Shark Centre At Anna Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

Quick work by neighbours has prevented a fire spreading at the Irukandji Shark and Ray Centre at Anna Bay.

Newcastle Fire Command says multiple RFS and Fire and Rescue crews were called to the centre in Jessie Road just after 6.15am on Wednesday.

A large timber shed used to store wet suits had caught alight.

However neighbours managed to douse the flames and had the fire almost out when crews arrived.

Smoke from the fire has impacted the centre and crews have ventilated the building.

It's believed a battery left charging sparked the fire.   

Anna Bay Bushfire Brought Under Control

 BY IAN CROUCH

A bush fire which at one stage threatened homes at Anna Bay, has now been brought under control.

The fire broke out off Fishermans Bay Road just before 3.30pm on Monday, sending a large smoke haze across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie suburbs.

Several RFS crews and a water-bombing helicopter managed to stop the flames from reaching homes.

Firefighters had the blaze burning within containment lines just before 10.00pm.

The fire, which has burnt through 12 hectares, is now listed at Advice level.

Firefighters have brought the bushfire at Anna Bay under control. Picture Tilligerry RFS

 

Police Believe Missing Sydney Man Could Be In Anna Bay

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police believe a Sydney man who's been missing for a week could be in the Anna Bay area. 

37-year-old Shaun hasn't been heard from since Tuesday the 7th of November, 2023, and is believed to be travelling in a White Isuzu 4WD, with NSW registration DF0-7RY. 

He's descried as being of Caucasian appearance, about 195cm tall, with a medium build, a shaven head, and blue eyes. 

If you've seen Shaun, please contact Nelson Bay Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Man dies in Anna Bay crash

BY DAKOTA TAIT

A man has died after a crash at Anna Bay on Friday afternoon.

About 3.20pm, emergency services were called to Robert Connell Close near Frost Road after reports a car had struck a telegraph pole.

The driver and sole occupant of a Mitsubishi was treated by paramedics, but died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged 29.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Vehicle Abandoned After High Speed Pursuit At Anna Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are appealing for dashcam footage following a high speed pursuit at Port Stephens overnight.

Around 6.25pm on Thursday 17 November, 2022, Highway Patrol officers spotted a black Ford Territory speeding on Gan Gan Road at Anna Bay and gave chase when the male driver refused to stop.

It's alleged the vehicle reached speeds in excess of 120km/h in an 80km/h zone.

Police terminated the pursuit a short time later for safety reasons.

The vehicle was later found abandoned on Birrubi Beach and taken for forensic testing.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers or Raymond Terrace Police Station.

BREAKING! Clandestine Drug Lab Uncovered At Anna Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

Port Stephens Police have located a clandestine drug lab operating in a house at Anna Bay.

A local real estate agent went to conduct an inspection of a house in Gan Gan Road at about 5.00pm on Thursday when they discovered glassware and chemicals inside.

Police have set up a crime scene, with officers from the State Crime Command's Chemical Operations Team to carry out forensic testing of the chemical believed to be Methylampetamine.

It's understood the house has been recently repossessed by a bank.

BREAKING! Pedestrian Defends Himself Against Knife-Wielding Bandit At Anna Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

An alleged knife-wielding bandit has been arrested after trying to rob a pedestrian at Anna Bay.

Police say the 23-year-old local man hid in bushes on Gan Gan Road just before 11.00pm on Monday before approaching a 39-year-old man and demanding money.

But the victim was having none of it, punching the alleged offender in the face before wrestling the knife from him and holding him down until police arrived a short time later.

Officers arrested the 23-year-old - he's been refused bail to face Raymond Terrace Court today (Tuesday 29 March, 2022) charged with two offences - assault with intent to rob while armed with offensive weapon, and armed with intent to commit indictable offence, which carries a maximum penalty of ten years gaol.

The victim was taken to Tomaree Hospital and has been referred to the John Hunter today for x-rays on a broken hand.

 

Man Faces Court Over Anna Bay Drug House

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police say they've uncovered a cannabis grow house at Anna Bay.

Neighbours of the Lantry Place rental property reported their suspicions to Police on Saturday after noticing the lights continuously on but no-one at home

Police allegedly found 25 plants growing inside along with 36 kilograms of cannabis leaf being dried and prepared for sale.

The Telegraph reports Cory Letherbarrow from Fingal Bay attended Raymond Terrace Police Station on Monday.

The 45-year-old later faced Raymond Terrace Court charged with supplying a commercial quantity of cannabis, cultivating and possessing a prohibited drug and stealing electricity.

He's been refused bail to reappear in court on May 9.

Port Stephens Police have praised Anna Bay residents for alerting them to an alleged cannabis grow house . Picture: Daily Telegraph

Anna Bay Woman Dies After Her Home Allegedly Broken Into

BY IAN CROUCH

Police have charged a woman over a break and enter at Anna Bay during which a resident suffered a medical episode and died.

It's alleged the woman went to the home on Old Main Road at about 11pm on Tuesday and spoke with the two female occupants who were known to her.

Police say she left before returning about an hour later and climbed through a window before being escorted out the front door by a 37-year-old resident.

The other resident, a 59-year-old woman suffered a medical episode during the incident and was taken to the John Hunter Hospital but died a short time later.

The 47-year-old alleged offender was arrested nearby and has been granted conditional bail to face Raymond Terrace Court on November 23.

The woman has not been charged over the death.

Covid-19 Patients Attend Two Stores in Port Stephens, New Testing Clinic To Open at Tomaree

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Three contacts of a 60-year-old man who tested positive to Covid-19 in Port Stephens earlier in the week, have now also been diagnosed with the virus.

One is a child under 10 years of age, who attended Tomaree public school.

Another is a child under 2 years of age who attended the Good Start early learning centre at Anna Bay.

Another case is a man in his 30's.

Both Schools have been closed for the day for deep cleaning and contact tracing, as well as Tomaree High School.

 All close contacts of the children will be notified and required to isolate for 14 days.

"We know the cases have attended a few sites in the Port Stephens area," said Public Health Physician Dr David Durheim.

Anyone who attended Salamander Bay Village Woolworths on;

 - July 17 between 2.30pm to closing time

 - July 18 between 4pm to closing time

 - July 19 between 12.45pm to closing time

 - July 20 between 3pm to closing time.

And the Fingal Bay Café and Takeaway on July 17 between 11.30am - 12 midday, are urged to get tested if presenting cold or flu like symptoms.  

Public Health Physician, Dr David Durheim said both stores have been deep cleaned over night.  

"So there's no ongoing risk to the community, but anyone who was in those destinations on those days and times, there is a small chance they would of encountered Covid-19 so they should really make use of the testing facilities available." 

A new three-lane drive through testing clinic will be opening up at the Tomaree Sports Complex this afternoon. 

It will then operate 8am-4pm seven days, hours will be extended as required to meet demand.

To make an appointment for the HNE Health Tomaree Drive Through Clinic or Tomaree Community Hospital Clinic, please call 4964 7497 between 8am-4pm. 

“We are experiencing a very high volume of calls so please be patient when calling to book an appointment. If the clinic you are hoping to visit is busy, you can find other local options by visiting the NSW Health website or your GP,” Dr Durrheim said.  

The Laverty Pathology COVID-19 Clinic also continues to be available at Tomaree Community Hospital from 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. 

Please visit your GP for a pathology referral prior to attending this clinic. 

 “This additional clinic increases our testing capability significantly. We are currently seeing between 300-400 people at our hospital clinic, with the on-site Laverty Clinic experiencing similar numbers. We anticipate this same amount again will attend the Drive Through each day,” said Dr Durrheim.

Man Faces Court Over Two Armed Robberies

BY EL FITCHETT

A man facing charges over an alleged armed robbery in Salamander Bay on Friday will now face court over an additional armed robbery allegedly taking place earlier this month at an Anna Bay service station.

Police allege the man entered a store on Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay at about 2:15pm last Friday, where he allegedly threatened a 39-year old woman with a deodorant can, but fled the scene after an employee triggered the alarm system.

The 21-year old man was found hiding behind a bin on Foreshore Drive in Ferodale by police, and was arrested a short time later.

Charged with attempted armed robbery and armed with intent to commit indictable offence, Newcastle Local Court granted him strict conditional bail on Saturday.

However, his bail was short lived. Police made further inquiries into the armed robbery of an Anna Bay service station on September 9, and the same man was arrested at his home on Monday.

It is alleged the man threatened the service station attendant, a 59-year old woman, with a knife and made off with cigarettes and cash.

The 21-year old has been charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon, and refused bail by Raymond Terrace Local Court.

He appeared before the same court today in relation to both armed robberies.

Police Investigate Armed Robbery On Anna Bay Service Station

BY IAN CROUCH

Port Stephens Police are investigating an armed robbery at Anna Bay.

Police say a man armed with a knife entered the Caltex Service Station on Nelson Bay Road at 11.15pm on Monday.

He threatened the female console operator, demanding cash and cigarettes.

She complied with the demand and the man fled from the store on foot.



The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between 25-30, about 180cm tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a tan hooded jacket, dark pants, work boots and a dark and light coloured beanie.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police Station on 4983 7599 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.