Lake Macquarie Police District
About Lake Macquarie Police District
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Lake Macquarie Police District Description
The Lake Macquarie Local Area Command is located within New South Wales between the Central Coast and Newcastle and covers an area of 648. 1km2.
The Major feature of the area is Lake Macquarie itself which is one of the largest coastal salt water lakes in the southern hemisphere, covering an area of about 110km2.
Lake at Sunset
Fast Facts
Population: @183, 000 (Census from 2006) - estimated closer to 193, 000 (Lake City Council figures)
Geographic Area: 648. 1 square kilometres
Lake Circumference: 174 kilometres
Mean Av. Temp: 22. 8 max 14. 1 min
Annual Rainfall: 1101. 7 mm
Established Industries: mining services, transport, engineering & engineering products
Growing Industries: industrial, commercial & tourism
History
Cave with artwork
Thanks to Mimiga Wajaar Website for these photos
First Inhabitants
The Awabakal tribe first inhabited Lake Macquarie approximately 8, 000 years ago. The European meaning of the word Awabakal is "people of the calm surface", with the calm surface interpreted as representing the lake.
The Awabakal tribes territory extended from the southern reaches of the Lake at Swansea, which they knew as Awaba, to the Sugarloaf range in the West and the Hunter River to the north.
"The European meaning of the word
Awabakal is 'people of the calm surface' "
Evidence has been discovered that indicates that the Awabakals used a wide range of natural materials to manufacture a range of items for survival from weapons, implements and utensils to water transport, dwellings, clothing and ornaments. A variety of plants were collected for medicinal purposes, whilst kangaroos and birds were hunted with boomerangs, wombats were smoked from their burrows, and fruits, seeds, nectar and roots were collected for food.
The Awabakal Nature Reserve has been established in the Glenrock State Recreation Area to preserve the tribal remains that have been discovered, with many of the plants and animals used by the tribe still found there today.
White Settlement
Lake Macquarie was discovered in 1800 and was christened Reid's Mistake after Captain William Reid mistakenly entered the lake, thinking it was the Hunter River.
Reid, together with his thirty tonne schooner "Martha" had been sent to take a load of coal from the newly discovered Hunter River back to Sydney. Thinking he had found his destination, he entered the channel at Swansea, where Lake Macquarie meets the Pacific Ocean, and discovered his error - and what is now known as Lake Macquarie.
The name Reid's Mistake was preserved until 1826 when it was officially changed to honour Governor Lachlan Macquarie. The southern headland of the Lake however retained the name and is still called Reid's Mistake.
The Lake with the calm surface
Situated between Newcastle and Sydney, Lake Macquarie is one of the largest coastal salt water lakes in Australia. Lake Macquarie is four times the size of Sydney harbour and offers a variety of commercial and recreational uses. The lake is dotted with secluded bays, secret coves and sandy beaches.
Beaches
Lake Macquarie's beaches offer some of the best surfing on the eastern coast of Australia, with Catherine Hill Bay and Dudley Beach two firm favourites with board riders. Body surfing is also a popular past time at all Lake Macquarie beaches including Redhead, Blacksmiths and Caves Beach.
The Mountains
The Watagan Mountains, situated to the west of Lake Macquarie offer more than just a majestic backdrop to the lake. There are 13 forests scattered through the range, which is studded with lookouts, camping areas, picnic spots, waterfalls and walking trails. The Watagan Mountains are a spectacular natural attraction, best reached from Cooranbong, Mandalong, Freemans Waterhole and West Wallsend.
The Watagan Mountains are a spectacular natural attraction…
The forests of the Watagan Mountains are immensely popular with families and bushwalkers with an array of outdoor activities on offer including abseiling, horseriding, rock climbing and canoeing.
Reviews
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking information relating to a Break and Enter offence at a Morisset, NSW, residence overnight (Wednesday 10/10/2018). A yellow 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400E was stolen and is outstanding. The motorcycle was bearing registration plate NIR25. The photo depicts a similar motorcycle.
Anyone with information on the location of the motorcycle or who may have committed the offence is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Crime R...eport E69289056 relates.
Alternatively information can be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH COFFEE WITH A COP ☕️ 👮🏻♂️ 🚓
An excellent conversation was had by all over a cup of coffee at Glendale today.
A big thank you to Boho Black Cafe for being such wonderful hosts and to Sonia Hornery MP for her time today.
... It was great to catch up with our community and talk about the issues that affect us all.
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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - WANTED PERSON
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking information to locate Darren JOHNS who is wanted on warrants issued by the State Parole Authority following revocation of his parole for Break and Enter and Possession of Breaking Implement offences.
If anyone has information on his whereabouts please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or details can also be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at https://www1.polic...e.nsw.gov.au/
JOHNS is known to frequent the WINDALE, WYONG and DUDLEY areas.
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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - WANTED PERSON
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking information to locate Matthew SIBTHORPE who is wanted on warrants issued by Maitland Local Court for Domestic Violence and Theft matters. He is also known to police as Matthew SMITH.
If anyone has information on his whereabouts please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or details can also be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/
... SIBTHORPE is known to frequent the NEW LAMBTON, BERESFIELD and MOUNT HUTTON areas.
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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking to identify the woman depicted in CCTV from a hotel in Cardiff, NSW. Police believe the woman can assist our enquiries regarding an alleged fraud offence at the hotel on Sunday, 15/7/2018.
Anyone with information that may help identify the woman is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Crime Report E68598833 relates.
... Alternatively information can be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.
We ask you not to place prejudicial comments on our posts. The people depicted may or may not be directly involved in a criminal offence. We simply need to find out who they are to advance our enquiries.
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FEEDBACK
Police recently requested community assistance to identify a man depicted in CCTV from a chemist at Charlestown, NSW.
Over 7,600 people viewed our post and many others shared it with friends.
... A number of people have contacted Crime Stoppers with information that has been passed onto to the officer investigating the matter.
We appreciate the help of those who provided information.
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FEEDBACK
Police recently requested community assistance to identify a man and woman depicted in CCTV from a shopping centre in Newcastle, NSW.
Over 13,000 people viewed our post and many others shared it with friends.
... A number of people have contacted Crime Stoppers with information that has been passed onto to the officer investigating the matter.
We appreciate the help of those who provided information.
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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking to identify the man depicted in CCTV from a hotel at Gateshead, NSW. Police believe the man can assist our enquiries regarding an alleged fraud at the hotel on Sunday, 23/9/2018.
Anyone with information that may help identify him is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ... Crime Report E69119856 relates.
Alternatively information can be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.
We ask you not to place prejudicial comments on our posts. The people depicted may or may not be directly involved in a criminal offence. We simply need to find out who they are to advance our enquiries.
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FEEDBACK
Police recently asked for assistance locating Beau SHERWOOD who was wanted on a warrant.
Over 5,500 people saw or shared our post with friends.
... SHERWOOD was arrested on Wednesday, 26/9/2018 by police officers from the Lake Macquarie Police District in a Licensed Premises at Charlestown.
Lake Macquarie Police would like to thank to Community for their assistance.
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Photographer charged over historical indecent assaults - Lake Macquarie
A photographer has been charged following investigations into historical indecent assaults in the Newcastle region.
Detectives from Lake Macquarie Police District established Strike Force Geelan in October 2017, to investigate sexual offences by a professional photographer.
... It’s alleged a man indecently assaulted a then aged 17-year-old girl and a 21-year-old girl at a studio in the Newcastle region between 2009 and 2012.
Following inquires, investigators attended a studio at Gateshead and arrested a 55-year-old man today (Wednesday 26 September 2018).
He was taken to Belmont Police Station and charged with two counts of incite person 16 years or over to commit act of indecency, and two counts of assault with act of indecency.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday 10 October 2018.
Investigators continue with their inquiries into the matters.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our social media pages.
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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking to identify the male depicted in CCTV from a shopping centre at Cardiff, NSW. Police believe the man can assist our enquiries regarding the disappearance of a woman’s purse left at a supermarket check out on Friday, 21/9/2018.
Anyone with information that may help identify the man is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Crime Report E288176395 relates.
... Alternatively information can be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.
We ask you not to place prejudicial comments on our posts. The people depicted may or may not be directly involved in a criminal offence. We simply need to find out who they are to advance our enquiries.
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JOIN OFFICERS FROM LAKE MACQUARIE POLICE DISTRICT FOR A FREE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Tuesday 9th October 10am – 11am Boho Black Stocklands Glendale... No agenda’s! Just an opportunity for you to get to know the officers in your community.
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Join Golden Guitar Winner and Australian Country Music personality, Amber Lawrence, as she hosts Rural Crime Investigations, a new program that follows the work of a group of specialist detectives known as Rural Crime Investigators (RCIs) as they work hard to protect the livelihood of farmers, their families; and, protect NSW agriculture and business from criminals.
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