Apr 11, 2025 | , A man has left a trail of destruction outside a school at Cromer multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were made to emergency services following a single vehicle collision outside Cromer Public School at Carcoola Road a white 2011 BMW X5 SUV (main image) was driving north along Carcoola Road when the 22-year-old male driver is understood to have experienced a medical episode It is believed the vehicle gained speed as it first hit a 2010 Toyota Estima people mover which was parked on the same side of the road as the public primary school The BMW has then been deflected away from the school towards the other side of the road where it has gone on to cause significant property damage The out of control car has flattened the metal signs at the pedestrian crossing before mounting the kerb opposite the school It then ploughed through the front brick walls of two residential houses The force of the impact ripped off the front passenger door of the BMW Students were in the playground at the time seeing the collision unfold and watching as the car came to a stop metres from the school fence Some had rushed over to the fence for a look and were told to stand back by one of the bystanders he was given initial treatment by someone proficient in first aid and helped to the side of the road He did not appear to have any recollection of the incident The young man was assessed by two NSW Ambulance crews He appeared not to have suffered any significant injury as a result of the collision but was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital for further assessment Firefighters from Forestville Station established an exclusion zone around the damaged power pole and called for Ausgrid to conduct a repair They also cleared debris from the road and neutralised oil and fluid spills from the heavily damaged vehicle using absorbent material Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command closed Carcoola Road until the vehicle could be towed just before 1.00pm and were seen conducting inquiries into the incident Join us as we go 100% electric and be part of the future of green driving Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Firefighters are gaining the upper hand on the fire The fire has now been downgraded to an Advice level Residents in the vicinity should continue to monitor conditions -------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Beaches (LGA) – Be aware of ember attack – Pinduro Place A large bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Cromer Heights.  If you are in the area of Pinduro Place The fire is currently 80 hectares in size and burning in an easterly direction and Lady Penryhn Drive should be aware of ember attack Embers will be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front Conditions across the fire ground have begun to ease as firefighters and waterbombing aircraft continue work to slow the spread of fire Willandra Rd is currently closed between McIntosh Rd and Little Willandra Rd Be careful outdoors after the fire has passed as trees can be unstable and fall Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking Hazards Near Me, the RFS website or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.  If you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke activate your health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary such as staying indoors and closing windows.  For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW -------------------------------------------------- The NSW RFS have put in place the following emergency warning for the Cromer Heights area due to a large bush fire.   Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal people present and emerging and the spirits and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Apr 17, 2025 | , A woman was arrested after an alleged hit-and-run collision with two kids in the car Just after 8.30am yesterday morning (Wednesday NSW Police were called to a report of an alleged hit-and-run collision at Windarra Place it is understood that officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command could not find the vehicle allegedly involved in the collision but were able to follow a trail of debris and fluids to Orlando Road There they found a silver 2019 Toyota Kluger with a heavily damaged front passenger side (main image) a woman in her 30s with a young child in the vehicle Apparently the woman had driven to Orlando Road to drop a second child off at a school holiday program being held at one of the local businesses An observer noted the younger child removed from the vehicle by police and also taken to the business Police were seen speaking with the female driver who at one point became visibly agitated with officers It is understood the woman was being informed that she was being arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident Police were then observed taking the woman into custody and it is believed she was taken to Dee Why Police Station A man understood to be the father of the children was later seen arriving at the scene where he secured the damaged vehicle and collected the children The vehicle was towed from Orlando Road later in the day drivers without reasonable medical exemptions are legally obliged to undertake tests for intoxication when directed by police The penalty for refusing a sample when asked by police defaults to a high range offence having been committed This includes licence suspension and a fine of up to $3,300 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInST (First Alert 4) - For our second edition of Produced in the Bi-State He’s best known for his work on FX’s ‘Better Things,’ but has made guest appearances on a myriad of television series over the past two decades From his time as a lawyer turned killer on CBS’s ‘NCIS,’ to a traumatized father on ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ and a doctor on NBC’s ‘Community,’ Cromer has shared the silver screen with several big-name stars of whom the two starred opposite one another on AMC’s ‘Mad Men.’ Cromer even lived not too far from another celebrity peer as a kid from ‘The Office,’ which is kind of crazy,” Cromer said Cromer attended Piermont Elementary and Parkway West High School where he spent his time playing sports and enjoying life with his friends Buddies of mine and I’d go hang out at Queenie Park or it could even be a creek,” Cromer laughed we used to do a float trip every year down in Cuba and we would go down every year to do a float trip and camp out,” Cromer continued Cromer likes to bring his West Coast friends to the Midwest to enjoy his little slice of heaven we’ll be coming back and going to Table Rock Lake We started taking a few different people with us we have 30 people from Los Angeles going with us to stay at Table Rock Lake for a week.” It wasn’t until he got into college that the idea of acting popped into his head He says he first felt a natural calling to the field while preparing for spring fling at Mizzou it wasn’t until he moved to Kansas City and experienced Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman’s 1995 film “That last scene of that movie is so crazy ‘I hope I’m not disappointed.’ There’s a lot of buildup to this what can this be?’ And then when he opened that box and saw what he saw I was putting myself in his shoes and tossing and turning I want to do something where people are affected I decided to move out to LA and do a bunch of stupid movies,” Cromer continued Despite the big move out west to pursue his dreams as an actor Cromer credits the Midwest values instilled in him as a kid for his success I wouldn’t have been able to stick it out as long as I did if not for all my friends and just the upbringing my parents gave me of not quitting It’s such a terrible business when it comes to rejection really have to want to do it for all the right reasons “Too many people come out here [Los Angeles] and think they’re just going to get discovered at the mall,” Cromer continued One genre Cromer naturally gravitates to is comedy some of his favorite films included the ‘Monty Python’ franchise and NBC’s ‘Family Ties.’ he says it’s easy to get typecast in Hollywood and has had to fight to break out of the box he’s been placed in my career has gone in these flows of four or five years I’m doing comedies and then four or five years I’m doing dramas I feel like I’m killing people all the time It’s fun because you get to play something dark that you wouldn’t obviously be in life and it’s what I’m most comfortable doing,” Cromer continued but I’m also of the mind that it’s not really rocket science,” Cromer said Those are fun because you get to play and improv Cromer and his family make sure to hit the staples of St he can’t pass up a chance to visit Busch Stadium anytime they’re in town I would like my ashes spread in center field you can’t miss a stop at the zoo when traveling to the Lou Who doesn’t love a day full of free fun surrounded by animals You can’t beat these things,” Cromer continued Make sure to follow First Alert 4 to watch additional episodes of Produced in the Bi-State and learn in-depth behind-the-scenes information about actors and musicians from the Bi-State area Mar 7, 2025 | , A moped rider was trapped under a car in a crash at Cromer Just after 5.45am yesterday morning (Thursday emergency services were called to a report of a collision between a car and motorcycle at the intersection of Fisher Road North and Lynwood Avenue A local resident who witnessed the collision said a man was riding the Piaggio moped southbound on Fisher Road North when an SUV driven by a young woman turned out of Lynwood Avenue The witness said the moped was then dragged along the ground by the car with the male rider ending up under the front of the vehicle The female driver immediately called Triple Zero (000) to report the collision and the trapped motorcycle rider Based on the initial reports from the scene confirming the 34-year-old motorcycle rider was trapped under the vehicle following the collision multiple emergency services crews responded to Fisher Road North Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why and Narrabeen Stations and three NSW Ambulance crews including Intensive Care Paramedics from Narrabeen Station and NSW Ambulance Inspector Mark Whittaker The Toll NSW Ambulance Rescue Helicopter was also tasked to the scene from Bankstown with a specialist trauma team with his motorcycle helmet firmly wedged between the vehicle and the road preventing police officers and paramedics from accessing him or fully assessing his injuries It appeared on first inspection however he had a broken ankle visible because his leg was sticking out from under the car Firefighters were on scene within ten minutes of the first call using hydraulic lifting equipment to jack up the vehicle and allow the man to be pulled free Able to now see the extent of the motorcycle rider’s injuries relieved paramedics found that although he had been pinned under the car and his helmet had been wedged it had done its job and fully protected his head The man was taken to the Intensive Care ambulance and was complaining of some rib and neck pain but was otherwise able to move his limbs and did not initially appear to have any critical abdominal Paramedics nonetheless took precautions for possible internal or spinal injuries before taking the 34-year-old man to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition just before 6.30am Fisher Road North was closed in both directions by NSW Police for the duration of the incident reopening just after the ambulance departure Motorbike collision at Brookvale Motorcyclist’s miracle escape Motorcycle rider critical (Warriewood) Motorbike rider critical (Narrabeen) Bilgola Bends bike crash Motorbike rider charged Man in motorbike crash Motorbike rider dies at Belrose Motorbike rider critical (Seaforth) Motorbike fatality at Cromer Motorcycle fall in National Park Child motorbike injury Share: Oct 17, 2024 | , Two people have been charged by NSW Police over an alleged suspicious fire at Cromer last year following an investigation by detectives attached to Strike Force Syringa Just after 10.00pm Sunday, 02 April 2023, emergency services were called to Fisher Road North, Cromer, following reports of a vehicle fire in the outdoor car park of the Dee Why Bowling and Recreation Club (main image) Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to the scene and found a parked truck belonging to a local rubbish removal business well alight with large volumes of smoke billowing out (image above) Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station attended and although firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within 20 minutes the truck was destroyed and they raised concerns with police at the scene about the cause of ignition the truck was unoccupied and no injuries were reported location and the suspicions conveyed by firefighters NSW Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident (image above) police reviewed CCTV footage of the car park provided by the Bowling Club and neighbouring properties which indicated the truck had been deliberately set on fire Strike Force Syringa detectives released CCTV footage from the scene (video below) which shows a person using an accelerant to deliberately set the truck alight before fleeing the car park on foot Along with the footage, NSW Police issued a public appeal for assistance to identify a male person who was seen in the area at the time police arrested a 21-year-old man in the rural town of Wauchope on the Mid North Coast of NSW He was taken to Port Macquarie Police Station where he was charged with damage property by fire/explosive over $15,000 He was granted conditional bail to appear before Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday a 38-year-old woman was arrested at Cromer yesterday (Wednesday where she was charged with dishonestly for gain damage property by fire/explosive She was refused bail and appeared before Manly Local Court today (Thursday Under section 197(1) of the NSW Crimes Act 1900 a person who dishonestly damages property with the intention of gain for themselves or another person is liable to imprisonment for up to 14 years if the damage was caused by fire or explosion Police release arson footage Arson suspected in truck fire Mar 3, 2025 | , Residents at Cromer are furious after Northern Beaches Council delivered a different project to the one they promised Works are currently underway at South Creek Road to improve traffic safety by building two roundabouts in close proximity As part of the works community consultation was undertaken indicating the upgrade of an existing pedestrian crossing and minor alignment changes to the intersection of Grover Avenue and Fisher Road North As of last Wednesday (26 February) the concept plan shown to the community, which received 83 percent community satisfaction, remained as the only plan on display at Northern Beaches Council’s Your Say website Grover Avenue runs adjacent to the popular sportsground at St Matthews Farm Reserve and is heavily used during the winter months for sport with up to 400 vehicle movements an hour according to local residents Access to the road previously was one lane inbound with two informal outbound lanes a right and left hand turn onto Fisher Road The plan consulted on by Council suggested the two informal outbound lanes may be consolidated into a single outbound lane for pedestrian safety When construction began at the end of Grover Avenue a couple of weeks ago however residents were surprised to find the road realignment restricting the entry point to Grover Avenue to a single lane cars must stop and allow passage of vehicles one at a time through the narrowed opening in contra flow Residents said this will prove to be a nightmare not only for them but for the hundreds of parents trying to get their children to sports events They also claimed it will cause traffic delays on Fisher Road North as vehicles queue to turn into Grover Avenue A community meeting was held on-site on Tuesday evening (25 February) with Narrabeen Ward Councillors Ruth Robins and Vincent De Luca OAM (image above along with Council staff responsible for the roadworks Cr De Luca later told Radio 2GB it was not the first time Council had ‘stuffed up’ on infrastructure delivery “Council staff have admitted that they failed to actually consult the community on changes to the design What Council has put there has actually made it more dangerous than before “This isn’t the first time that we have had yet another stuff-up when it comes to infrastructure there was works done on the Manly beachfront using State Government money,” said Cr De Luca “All those works had to be ripped up and redone because they were deemed a safety issue I’m still awaiting a response on whether Council had to pay to do the ripping up and the remedial works “We also have problems with roadworks in Curl Curl and Freshwater where hundreds of residents complained and objected to it Council went ahead,” said Cr De Luca Residents at Grover Avenue said they were generally satisfied with the works at the Middleton Road and South Creek Road intersections they demanded answers on why the plan that was being implemented at Grover Avenue bore no resemblance to the plan they were shown Northern Beaches Council Director of Transport and Assets Campbell Pfeiffer apologised for Council’s failure to inform the community of the change “Council staff are not motivated by any other intention than to improve safety “We went through a consultation process that talked about the design and then we went through and did a further road risk assessment but we forgot to come back and talk to you We apologise for that,” Mr Pfeiffer told the assembled residents Responding to rapid-fire questions from the residents Mr Pfeiffer said the revision to the plan had been made last November He committed to halting the works at the end of Grover Avenue pending a review of three options that would be put to the community with two weeks to comment Resident representative Nikki Alexander (image above) said that the revised plan was unacceptable “Is it possible to resume with what was consulted on and scale back the works at the end of Grover Avenue “We’d all like to commend you on the two roundabouts [on South Creek Road] “We were consulted on a plan that hasn’t been delivered here We need to scale back so we have the entrance and egress we have always had,” responded Ms Alexander Residents also challenged assertions of improved safety with many saying there had never been a safety concern at the intersection one local woman said she narrowly avoided a head-on collision that day “I have lived here for 25-years and today I nearly had a head-on accident coming home from Coles at 2.00pm because when I turned into the street there was a car coming at me,” said the woman Observing the narrowed entry in fairly light traffic on Tuesday evening the Northern Beaches Advocate noted two potential collisions due to vehicles contending for the restricted access One of Council’s traffic engineers told residents they had listened to their concerns and would find alternatives “Last week when we met you we listened to your concerns We agreed we would go away and come back with options to discuss Your concerns are the same and we understand that “The traffic engineers have come up with a couple of interim solutions to try and improve the right-hand and left-hand access out of the road There are three options but it’s hard to show you [now],” he said Seeking to align resident expectations to those of staff Cr De Luca restated Council’s commitment to pause the works at the end of Grover Avenue pending revised designs which Mr Pfeiffer said would be made available to residents ‘within the next day or so’ Council released three redesigned options for the entrance to Grover Avenue for community consultation Resident representative Nikki Alexander acknowledged Council’s revisions but said they did not demonstrate Council was listening to the community “Residents don’t feel like we’ve been listened to unfortunately We were really hoping to see something more closely aligned with the concept plan we were originally presented by Council,” said Ms Alexander All options restore two lanes, so traffic will be able to enter and exit Grover Avenue at the same time. As promised by Mr Pfeiffer, consultation on the three options has been set to an accelerated timeframe and will close on Friday Councillor queries ‘outrageous’ costs Residents rage over rate rise No-man’s-land at North Manly Pedestrian peril at Forest Way Stranded: $3m budget sting Hoon problem getting worse Avalon botched Another car claimed Concerns over Avalon plan Serpentine plan shelved Manly street plan scrapped Showdown over slow down Sharing the street Racetrack speeds reduced Manly slows down More bumps for McCarrs Aug 8, 2024 | , A youth was nabbed breaking into a car by a member of the public at Cromer Shortly after 8.45pm Tuesday evening (06 August) after reports of two young males allegedly attempting to steal from a motor vehicle Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrived to find a 16-year-old boy had been stopped and was being held by a member of the public but it is understood no-one else was located at the scene The 16-year-old boy was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged with enter vehicle or boat without consent of owner/occupier The teen was granted strict conditional bail to appear before a Children’s Court on Wednesday Police confirmed that an investigation into the incident continues, and anyone with information on the identity of the second youth involved is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Arrests after police pursuit Teen crashes stolen e-bike Youth crime spree Bike thieves thwarted Police stop stolen Porsche Teens charged over car theft Teen arrests after Manly crash Teens arrested after car chase Girls arrested over car theft Belrose vehicle pursuit Car thieves caught Jun 9, 2024 | , , A bus has plunged through a guardrail into bush next to a retirement village at Cromer came out to investigate after hearing a loud crashing sound A resident told the Northern Beaches Advocate that she saw the large bus crashed through a guardrail of a turning circle next to the Maybrook Retirement Village who was ‘stunned’ and remained in the bus which had come to a stop against the embankment the driver remained in the vehicle unable to say what had happened but he was able to get out of the bus and move out of the bushes to the side of the road NSW Police and firefighters from Dee Why and Narrabeen Stations arrived shortly afterwards along with NSW Ambulance Inspector Christian Holmes The bus driver insisted he was not physically harmed and declined ambulance assessment A response vehicle also arrived from bus operator Keolis Downer to survey the situation and make an assessment of how to remove the vehicle from its position down the embankment Tow trucks that had arrived on scene departed when it became apparent they would be unable to remove the bus from where it had become wedged With the bus firmly stuck and not at risk of moving further downhill into bushland firefighters began cutting away sections of the guardrail and support posts which would prevent the bus being pulled back onto the road by a heavy tow vehicle A senior manager from Keolis Downer was arriving home from a night out only a few doors down He walked up the street to see what the commotion was to find one of his vehicles and employees at the centre of the precarious situation After checking on the welfare of the driver who handed over responsibility for recovery of the bus to Keolis Downer and shortly after 11.00pm he settled in for an expected two-hour wait No passengers were on the bus at the time of the incident The cause of the crash remains unknown at this stage Sep 22, 2024 | A hazard reduction burn at Oxford Falls jumped containment lines threatening homes at Cromer and Beacon Hill Shortly before 10.00am yesterday morning (Saturday NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews conducted a planned hazard reduction burn of 25 hectares (25ha) between Oxford Falls Road and Meatworks Avenue Initial fire behaviour was as expected with flame heights of around one metre (1m) but early signs of trouble began as wind speeds started to pick up around 11.00am with wind gusts of up to 26 km/h and small spot fires detected outside the planned burn area any spot fires represented a potentially significant risk for the fire escaping containment lines With their visibility obscured by smoke from the burn firefighters on the ground requested the assistance of a Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) drone to scan for any fires outside the expected burn area locating a spot fire burning on the eastern side of the fire trail Firefighters on the ground were dispatched to the location to investigate and extinguish the fire With reports from the FRNSW drone indicating there were actually two large spot fires that were growing in size the hazard reduction was formally declared a bushfire were called for and the drone was recalled and grounded as helicopters were tasked Additional RFS and FRNSW crews were also mobilised. Fortunately, local RFS Stations had been hosting Get Ready Weekend activities at nearby Belrose and Terrey Hills Stations Kids and parents who had come to the stations got to see the excitement of a real response but unfortunately had their day cut short as crews responded including the crews already deployed for the hazard reduction fifteen RFS crews were tasked to the fireground including Northern Beaches Headquarters RFS crews already deployed for the hazard reduction at Red Hill Reserve fought to re-establish containment but found themselves outmatched by the fire as increasing wind speeds fanned the flames and pushed eastwards towards Cromer and Beacon Hill A helicopter arrived overhead just after 1.00pm confirming fears that the fire had pushed 300-400m east of containment lines Difficult terrain put the escaped fire out of the reach of firefighters on the ground and a second firefighting helicopter was requested The area has a number of aged care facilities adjacent to bushland RFS Group Officer and former FRNSW Commissioner Greg Mullins AO AFSM (image above right) used his extensive local knowledge and understanding of fire behaviour to predict the fire path There he established a command point where he was joined by FRNSW Inspector Mark McKay and combined RFS and FRNSW crews who set up a defensive perimeter around Levande Maybrook Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were asked to close access to Maybrook Avenue as a number of people came to investigate and began to impair access for emergency service vehicles Some family members were seen coming to collect elderly relatives from the retirement facility but just after 2.15pm an emergency order was issued by the NSW RFS declaring it too late to leave and for residents to shelter in place Waterbombing helicopters focused their efforts on the northern edge of the fire as it approached Pinduro Place and Maybrook Avenue and their efforts proved successful at largely keeping the fire to the south of a creek line in the gully The fire was seen to be burning fiercely through bush on the southern side of the gully and waterbombing efforts soon switched to that side to reduce flame intensity By 4.00pm the immediate threat to Maybrook Avenue had passed and the focus switched to forecast fire impact on properties at Little Willandra Road and Willandra Road including the Willandra Bungalows Retirement Village Police closed Willandra Road between Lady Penrhyn Drive and Little Willandra Road the fire intensity began to drop and wind speeds eased reducing the NSW RFS fire warning level to ‘Watch and Act — Be aware of ember attack’ shortly after 4.00pm and then to ‘Advice — Monitor Conditions’ by 5.30pm The fire which had burned through 80ha was still making its way steadily eastwards however and was seen cresting the ridge above Willandra Bungalows just before 5.00pm Police were called to Lady Penrhyn Drive shortly before 5.30pm after an unauthorised drone was reported flying within the fireground potentially endangering aerial firefighting assets Fire reached close to Beacon Hill Fire Station shortly after 6.00pm and was around 50m from properties at Little Willandra Road by 6.15pm although flame height by this time had reduced to 2-3m Properties in the area were warned to prepare for ember attack as winds continued to push fire and smoke eastwards Firefighters were confident however that they would be able to defend properties along Willandra Road and Little Willandra Road Tactical backburning operations were undertaken to starve the oncoming fuel of fire in the area around Lady Penrhyn Drive although at points the fire came close to homes firefighters reported risk to the Willandra Bungalows from ember attack but by 7.30pm firefighters in that area reported that they were having success extinguishing the fire as it reached their defensive lines around properties police were again called just after 9.30pm after firefighters reported a number of youths in the fireground around Little Willandra Road with residents reporting fires approaching homes After careful assessment of fire behaviour another tactical backburn was put in place behind properties at Maybrook Avenue shortly before 11.00pm to prevent the fire crossing the creek line and coming up the hill through previously unburned bush police were requested to investigate sightings of torch lights spotted along a fire trail off Maybrook Avenue where no firefighting activity was underway After overnight RFS relief crews arrived around 9.00pm and progressively took over firefighting activity the RFS crews who had been at work all day were brought out of the fireground and sent home FRNSW crews were all stood down just after midnight with RFS crews continuing to fight the fire through the night With the fire area now estimated to be 107ha in size it is expected the firefighting activity will continue well into today The RFS advise if you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke such as staying indoors and closing windows Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and for information on road closures and traffic conditions, check the Live Traffic NSW website so consider what activities you resume and where you park vehicles Stay up to date on fires and floods in your area by downloading the Hazards Near Me NSW app (previously known as Fires Near Me NSW); visiting the NSW Rural Fire Service website; listening to your local radio station; or calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 If you see an unattended fire or your life is at risk For information on how to create a Bush Fire Survival Plan, visit MyFirePlan.com.au May 19, 2024 | , The driver of a ute that crashed and rolled at Cromer has been charged with drink driving Just before 1.15am yesterday morning (Saturday emergency services responded to a report of a utility vehicle rolled over at Fisher Road North NSW Ambulance and firefighters from Dee Why Station arrived on scene they found two young men in their 20s climbing out of the badly damaged black 2007 Toyota Hilux utility after it had come to rest on the grass verge following a rollover The roof of the cabin had collapsed on the driver side and the undercarriage of the vehicle sustained extensive damage The rear passenger wheel had been snapped off and was lodged under the vehicle and the front passenger wheel was also broken off the axle They were offered assessment by NSW Ambulance paramedics but with no evident fuel leaking and the vehicle off the road embedded into the dirt there was no further action for them to take Assessing the crash scene and a number of empty drink containers thrown from the vehicle officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command subjected the 22-year-old male driver to a roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive result He was then placed under arrest and taken to Dee Why Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis which allegedly returned a reading of 0.169 His driver licence was suspended and he was issued a Court Attendance Notice for drive with high range PCA (Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol) to appear at Manly Local Court on Wednesday If this is the man’s first drink driving offence he will be subject to an automatic driver licence disqualification period of three years and a maximum prison term of 18 months on those charges If he has previously been found guilty of drink driving he faces an automatic driver licence disqualification period of five years Police remained on scene awaiting a tow truck to remove the vehicle Taxi driver arrested at Bayview Rollover at Palm Beach Manly Vale hit-and-run Dee Why DUI Man trapped at Forestville Crash driver flees scene Dee Why drink driving crash Drink driving charge Ute driver charged Cromer crash driver search DUI crash at Dee Why Man arrested for DUI crash Fairlight DUI demolition derby Drink driving crash at Cromer Drink driving crash at Manly Cromer car crash fatality Hit-and-run driver arrested Man charged over crash Kamikaze corner crash Baby on board Drink driving charge A controlled burn near Sydney’s northern beaches grew out of control on Saturday erupting into a large bushfire that prompted NSW Rural Fire Service to issue an emergency alert warning residents it was too late to leave Residents of Cromer Heights in Sydney’s northern beaches received a terrifying warning on Saturday with authorities advising it was too late to leave after a controlled hazard reduction burn grew into a large bushfire around lunchtime.  The large bushfire threatened the lives and homes of residents in Pinduro Place Residents in the area were urged to seek shelter in a solid structure such as a house and prepare to protect themselves if the fire approached but were advised it was too late to evacuate.  The blaze grew to 80 hectares in size by 4pm.  EMERGENCY WARNING: Meatworks Fire, Northern Beaches LGAThe fire continues to burn in the vicinity of Cromer Heights. Those in the areas of Narraweena and Cromer should prepare for ember attack. For more information: https://t.co/9x2emEwFlx pic.twitter.com/qZVroFQdrI “Embers will be blown long distances ahead of the main fire front starting spot fires these may impact your home earlier than the main fire front," the emergency alert stated.  "People in the areas of Narraweena and Cromer should prepare for ember attack “Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are working in the area to slow the spread of the fire.” NSW Fire Rescue issued an alert at 1.40pm urging those at the Maybrook Retirement Village to prepare to leave with the blaze moving in an easterly direction towards Maybrook Avenue Disruptions for commuters in the area are expected with Willandra Road closed between McIntosh Road and Little Willandra Road The emergency alert was down grounded to a Watch and Act at 4.27pm with the fierce fire easing in the late afternoon.  Many were dressed in festive jumpers and hats as they took the plunge at Cromer for the North Norfolk Beach Runners' Dip which was also combined with a 20-minute fun run more brave souls were taking part in the Aldeburgh Boxing Day Swim in Suffolk which was founded in 1988 and was this year raising money for the RNLI and Make A Wish foundation One of the organisers Paul Rosher said it was always an enjoyable event despite the cold: "People were absolutely lit up It's a great day and we raise a huge amount of money for charity." 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Words:  Charlotte Coates Adventure Attractions, an experienced manager, operator, and developer of visitor attractions, and its subsidiary Openwide Coastal are celebrating a successful Christmas season at the UK seaside landmark The famous Cromer Pier Christmas Show achieved remarkable results in 2024 surpassing expectations and solidifying its status as a key part of the British seaside experience This year’s production saw an impressive 10.7% rise in total ticket sales from 2023 an additional performance week was introduced which further enhanced both attendance and revenue Cromer Pier is a historic landmark that has been loved by many generations It is one of the few remaining end-of-the-pier theatres in the world the theatre helps the local economy by drawing visitors from all over the UK and supporting nearby businesses during the holiday season says: “The success of this year’s show highlights the unique appeal of live end-of-the-pier entertainment Our talented team has delivered a production that seamlessly blends traditional variety with contemporary flair resonating with both loyal patrons and first-time visitors.” has become a must-see event for audiences across the country Day says: “I speak with audience members after every performance and their enthusiasm and warmth are genuinely heartening Many travel significant distances to experience the magic of Cromer Pier at Christmas.” Cromer Pier Theatre has symbolised British seaside culture for over a hundred years It provides excellent entertainment and fosters a sense of nostalgia and community This year’s results highlight this historic venue’s ongoing importance and commercial viability Openwide Coastal is already planning for next year’s production aiming to build on this year’s success and ensure the Cromer Pier Christmas Show is still a must-visit event focuses on creating and managing visitor attractions the company is known for its innovative approach and high standards Last summer, Adventure Attractions reopened The Castle Pantry at Highcliffe Castle in Dorset the company refurbished The Castle Pantry to provide a brand-new appearance that combines the elegance of a classic British tea room with contemporary amenities.  Get the latest attractions industry news direct to your inbox More from this author Blooloop is taking climate action and is now B Corp Certified speed and the best experience on this site Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Retirement village residents on Sydney’s northern beaches sheltered inside as a nearby hazard reduction burn turned into a large out-of-control bushfire which threatened homes before it was downgraded The NSW Rural Fire Service issued an emergency warning at 2.39pm on Saturday in relation to the blaze on Meatworks Avenue at Oxford Falls The warning focused on the Cromer Heights area with residents on certain streets told it was “too late to leave” the fire had been downgraded to “watch and act” level the RFS said the fire had reached 100 hectares in size “Conditions across the fire ground have begun to ease as wind speed and temperature decrease,” the RFS said on Saturday night are conducting backburning operations overnight behind properties in the vicinity of Lady Penrhyn Drive These operations will result in increased smoke in the Oxford Falls and Cromer Heights areas.” The bushfire behind Australian Unity Willandra Bungalows Retirement Community.Credit: James Brickwood Willandra Road was to remain closed between McIntosh Road and Little Willandra Road Footage and photographs of the blaze show an enormous cloud of smoke over the area At Levande Maybrook retirement village on Jersey Place in Cromer which is home to more than 100 people across three buildings surrounded by bushland “When the warning came … it was too late to leave,” Levande spokesman Dean Felton told the Herald He said the facility was well-prepared and enacted its bushfire management plan Residents either stayed in their units with the doors and windows closed or gathered at the community centre in the middle of the site Felton said they were told onsite later on Saturday that the “worst of it had passed” Flames still flickered behind Australian Unity’s Willandra retirement village and bungalows as night fell RFS media spokesman Inspector Ben Shepherd said the fire was burning towards the Cromer Heights and Beacon Hill area “making its way basically under north-westerly winds in a south-easterly direction to Willandra Road” Shepherd said hundreds of firefighters were sent to battle the blaze with assistance from water-bombing aircraft He confirmed it was a hazard reduction burn that “spotted across lines” Locals flooded social media with images of the fire One woman urged those driving to look at the blaze to keep the roads clear for firefighters Another person said there had been a “constant stream of tourists coming up Lady Penrhyn Drive all afternoon to view the fire” A Fire and Rescue NSW spokesman said they were supporting the RFS with nine trucks in attendance and crews focused on property protection the RFS encouraged residents across the state to dedicate this weekend to preparing for bushfire season Emergency services minister Jihad Dib acknowledged hot and dry conditions were anticipated in summer “After several years of rainfall and flooding the vegetation has grown quickly and that is now drying out with the warmer weather RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers on Wednesday said volunteers had responded to more than 1100 bush and grass fires since the start of July A total fire ban was declared across Sydney on Thursday Firefighters were tested last month when a grass fire threatened homes near Liverpool in Sydney’s south-west The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. 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Department of Anesthesiology in October “Baseball was life; we had no other plan,” Nathan recalled ‘What if baseball doesn’t work out?’ and I’d say ‘What do you mean if?’” Baseball did work out — both brothers were drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays straight out of high school in 1999 Nathan was the first to pivot to health care starting his nursing career in Florida before advancing to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist “I’d had four elbow surgeries during my baseball career and anesthesia always fascinated me,” he said “When I realized I could have a positive impact on patients during surgeries Jason followed in his brother’s footsteps a little later “I love the complexity of cases,” Jason said The Cromers occasionally overlap in the operating room “Seeing my brother doing the same thing as me does put a smile on my face,” Nathan said Being identical twins has come with its quirks “It’s tough for people to tell us apart in the OR,” Nathan said have the same mannerisms and even look the same in scrubs Though their lives mirror each other in many ways “Jason has a mole on his wrist and nose — that’s about it,” Nathan says with a grin jokes that Nathan still holds those eight minutes over his head Allison – also a CRNA with the department of anesthesiology – are raising three children but we wouldn’t have it any other way,” Jason says The Cromer twins are more than colleagues and siblings — they’re each other’s biggest supporters They credit their baseball careers for instilling the discipline and resilience that prepared them for health care they take pride in providing comfort to patients during some of their most vulnerable moments “The best part of being a CRNA,” Nathan says “is seeing a patient smile or give a thumbs up after surgery or “arguing like teenagers,” the Cromer twins continue to share a bond as strong as ever “We’ve become even closer over the years,” Nathan said “Life took us on a journey we never expected — but it’s been an amazing ride.” © 2025 University of Nebraska Medical Center “Augusta University has provided me the opportunity and a platform,” Cromer said “I cherish the fact that I am a graduate of MCG’s Nurse Administration Program and Doctor of Nursing Practice It is a privilege to represent this great institution as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.” She was sponsored by CON associate professor Terri Marin and Clayton State University College of Health Dean Dwayne Hooks Marin and Hooks also earned the prestigious FAAN credential in 2023 and 2022 “It is with great honor that I sponsored and endorsed Dr Comer for Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing as her sentinel work will undoubtedly strengthen and sustain the academy’s mission for years to come,” Marin said Cromer is an internationally recognized nurse practitioner leader and scholar in the area of community outreach and the impact of her extraordinary multidisciplinary work has guided the development of mandates and standards for over 7,000 rural interprofessional health care providers Cromer contributes her success to several mentors along the way, including the late Dean Emerita Lucy Marion distinguished MCG alumna and colleague Debbie Layman provided her the avenue continuous support and insights into rural health and community engagement within the CSRA and beyond We have built scalable programs that have been replicated by others within the AU health system.” Earning the FAAN credential is a significant recognition and represents the highest honor in nursing The 2024 Class of Fellows was selected from a competitive pool of applicants and represents a cross-section of nursing’s most dynamic leaders who are making positive changes in their systems and communities to champion health and wellness Cromer’s induction signifies the impact she has made in nursing leadership “Being a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses is the sum total and measure of my career efforts in the nursing profession and I am humbled and honored to be recognized among the 2% of all nurses who achieve this status,” Cromer said Cromer now joins the 3,000 academy fellows who together leverage their expertise to advance the academy’s vision of healthy lives for all people “Getting to see Dr. Cromer be inducted and recognized for her extensive contributions is a tremendous honor,” said Beth NeSmith “The programs she has built with her community partners and colleagues and especially with CON alumna and tremendous supporter Debbie Layman improved the quality of lives and reduced health care costs among the impacted communities for nearly two decades Cromer is absolutely one of the most deserving individuals of this honor.” who also serves as the president of the United Advanced Practice Nurses Association has been invited to serve on the planning committee for future conferences She plans on utilizing these platforms as a way to encourage others to set high professional standards for their own career paths as they transform the future of health care delivery “At these conferences and within organizations I will use my networking skills to forward the mission vision and values of the American Academy of Nursing to the students I teach and the members of UAPNA,” Cromer said She provided advice to those who wish to make an impact on the nursing profession “Find mentors that believe in you and let them help you grow,” she said “Take control of your own professional destiny and remember to promote others as you are making your way and keep your work patient-centric Use your influence to give a voice to help your community and have unique insights that can be innovative and transformative at many levels.” Cromer would like to thank the following individuals: Jagwire is your source for news and stories from Augusta University Daily updates highlight the many ways students researchers and clinicians "bring their A games" in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state of Georgia Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He was a Senior Project Manager at Duke Energy where he retired after 38 years of service Michael also served in the Army and National Guard where he finished his service as a Captain Michael's favorite hobbies were playing golf with his buddies He enjoyed the outdoors and loved sharing those times with his grandchildren Michael is survived by his wife of thirty years The family will receive friends on Wednesday “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery with Army Funeral Honors at a later date Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home & Cremations Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors to the late Conrad Gilreath Snyder and Pauline Elizabeth Cromer Snyder Gary retired from RJ Reynolds after 35 years of service he was a landscaper with his son for 30 years He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Chase Snyder (Erynne) and Hannah Snyder; a great-grandchild Presley Mae Snyder; a special daughter-in-law The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 Tuesday evening at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Rural Hall A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m 2025 in Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum in Winston-Salem or memorials may be made to: Thomasville Hospice Rural Hall Chapel - Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory Working on behalf of North Norfolk District Council via the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework we’re strengthening Cromer and Mundesley’s coastal protection to safeguard 600 homes and businesses from coastal erosion and flooding Watch our video to find out how we’re securing the 92km stretch of coastline in Norfolk and Suffolk for future generations #ExpertEngineers #BuildingNewFutures #TeamSCAPE Balfour Beatty plc is registered in England as a public limited company Registered No: 395826Registered Office: 5 Churchill Place,Canary Wharf Georgia to the late Avery and Viola Skinner Dalton she exemplified kindness and warmth.  Randy Mark Cromer of Inman and Bert Cromer of Pelzer; daughters Lisa Bedford of Spartanburg and Tracy Watson (Jackie) of Cowpens; and stepdaughter Her legacy will continue through her grandchildren She was also a proud great-grandmother to Brayson Bedford Norma was known as a loving little lady who possessed a vibrant personality She was a life long member of the Davis Memorial Baptist Church where her faith and dedication influenced many Norma enjoyed antiquing and refurbishing furniture Her talents were further known in her love for sewing and quilting through which she crafted many beautiful quilts for her family—a symbol of her affection leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her A visitation will be held from 10:30 am - 11:30 am on Friday followed by a graveside service at 12:00 pm in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker By 2024-07-01T22:12:00+01:00 US ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has named Fred Cromer as its chief financial officer tasking him with helping the company chart a profitable course forward.  Cromer will start his new position on 8 July working closely with interim CFO Brian McMenamy who will remain with Spirit in a “senior finance role” to assist with the transition.  ”Cromer brings three decades of experience in the aviation industry treasury and operations,” Spirit said on 1 July.  Spirit has tapped Fred Cromer to guide its financial decision-making amid a difficult season for discount airlines in the USA  His background includes stints as chief financial officer of now-defunct regional carrier ExpressJet Airlines president of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and chief executive of Xwing Notably, Xwing – a California Bay Area company focused on developing autonomous aviation technology – was recently acquired by air taxi developer Joby Aviation.  “Fred’s extensive career in aviation and his proven track record of strategic financial leadership across all aspects of the industry bring valuable insights and expertise that will help us successfully evolve our business model as we navigate the changes in the demand environment,” says Spirit CEO Ted Christie.  Cromer’s appointment comes less less than a month after McMenamy was named as Spirit’s interim CFO, following the resignation of Scott Haralson Haralson left Spirit  pursue another opportunity at “a larger publicly traded company outside of the airline industry” according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission He now works as CFO of rental car company Hertz Spirit lost $143 million in the first quarter of 2024 amid heightened competitive pressures that prompted the airline to shrink its operation and seek out cost savings It is tweaking its business model following a failed tie-up with JetBlue Airways and is also struggling with the grounding of double-digit numbers of Airbus A320neo-family jets due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues.  Last month, Spirit announced it had increased the maximum weight for checked bags another sign of it moving away from its historical no-frills model since it axed add-on fees for changing or cancelling flights.  Spirit also disclosed on 1 July the appointment of Dana Shapir Alviene as senior vice-president of inflight and airport experience The ULCC also moved longtime executive Tomas Ranaldi into the role of vice-president of financial planning and analysis.  plans to compete for the US Navy’s  Undergraduate Jet Training System contract against heavyweights including Lockheed Martin When Turkish Airlines outlined a loss-making first quarter of 2025 on 29 April it was noteworthy for being the first red profit figures from the operator since the first half of 2021 China Eastern Airlines said it intends to “vigorously” grow its international network Noticeably absent from its intended network strategy are North American points – particularly to the USA Royal Jordanian claimed progress in its effort to restore financial stability American Airlines has brought a lawsuit against former Northeast Alliance partner JetBlue Airways as talks to revive that alliance have fallen apart.  Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris plans to enter a codeshare agreement with Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines.  US discounter Spirit Airlines has been approved by the NYSE American for listing several months after filing for bankruptcy protection and being removed from the New York Stock Exchange.  FlightGlobal is the global aviation community’s primary source of news analytics and advisory services to connect the aviation community globally and help organisations shape their business strategies identify new opportunities and make better decisions faster Site powered by Webvision Cloud member-first insights and commentary on the global aviation industry Pam Cromer once received some very valuable advice from her grandmother – “Education is something no one can take away from you.” With the guidance and support of her foster family becoming the first college graduate of her biological family The daughter of her foster family introduced her to the world of nursing and the possibility of working in a hospital to support herself after graduating from a two-year program Cromer’s journey with MCG and Augusta University has been what she calls “totally exhilarating,” opening unparalleled opportunity for her professional success and rise to the rank of professor along with the many networks she has developed through her faculty role as director of Costa Layman International Outreach and Community Engagement over the past 19 years “It is with pride and honor that I consistently represent the College of Nursing and the university in its efforts for sustained rural outreach partnerships that engage community leaders in the sharing of resources and preparations for our future health care workforce to provide health care access and exposure to the realities of health care This strong support of a shared vision for “community” has promoted exponential growth of service-learning agreements that Cromer manages for the College of Nursing involving interdisciplinary teams of faculty and students from all corners of the university in providing healthcare access and referral services to vulnerable populations With a focus on rural health provider competencies quality and access issues to health care delivery can be addressed by strong community partnerships and alliances such as the long-term relationship with FQHC who provides shared resources for student trainings and is a primary care service provider for Latino communities These community partnerships and opportunities for service-learning for her nursing students was the catalyst to Cromer receiving the inaugural Excellence in Service-Learning Faculty Award which lauds a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions in the areas of service learning and community-engaged work while working closely with a community partner to integrate community-engaged principles practices and pedagogies into their courses and clinicals “Receiving the 2024 Augusta University Excellence in Service-Learning Faculty Award is a humbling experience to me personally; knowing that Augusta University and CON recognized my work as so meaningful is especially gratifying,” Cromer said “As a senior faculty member of the College of Nursing, I was appointed to the Augusta University Community Engagement Leadership Council in September 2023 and its advisory subcommittee task force With a vested interest in community partnerships as a component of my education research and service responsibilities since 2006 I have successfully and strategically expanded this focus to local national and international stakeholder collaboratives aligned to the goals of community-engaged activities supportive of Augusta University’s mission and values With a pedagogical philosophy supporting team-based focused on the ‘Adult as a Learner,’ my efforts are centered on utilizing experts within disciplines to activate motivate and cultivate enriched opportunities for learners and improved access and health care services for vulnerable populations within our communities.” Cromer is far from done when it comes to improved access to health care services for the underserved in the community Karen Klock is the communications coordinator at Augusta University researchers and clinicians "bring their A games" in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state of Georgia.