Police crack down on unauthorised parties

[apothecary]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/30/1991397.htm

Police are warning people in the Coffs Clarence region, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, if they hold unauthorised parties or gatherings in a public place, they may be subject to prosecution.

Chief Inspector Shane Cribb from the Coffs Clarence local area command says authorities are becoming increasingly concerned that the holding of unauthorised events is becoming more frequent.

Police and personnel from the National Parks and Wildlife Service say over the weekend a number of people were found making preparations for a rave party in the Bongil Bongil National Park at Bundagen.

Authorities say they were told to remove all items and leave the national park, but the party was relocated to bushland at Ulong.

Police conducted random breath testing operations along roadways between Ulong and Coffs Harbour and say a number of people were arrested and charged with drink-driving offences and other traffic matters.

[Auxin]

Thats kinda fucked up there man.

Saying that public parks are only for certain creeds is quite blatant discrimination.

Parents can bring their kids and have a picnic and listen to The Wiggles but teens and 20's cant come and dance to their music.

I understand their desire to keep parks clean and undamaged but you can work with people to make that happen. The alternative is encouraging them to leave a mess because staying to clean up increases their chances of being arrested.

[simon_marklar]

yeah but they were setting up in a national park. national parks have a strict "no amplified music" policy. state forests dont have this, and thanks to efforts from people in sydney, have a policy for dance music parties, just like they have one for 4wd events...

[Tripitaka]

Yes I think it is hard around here as there are a few contributing factors.

The council certainly does not approve of parties being held in Coffs shire despite organisers trying to do the right thing and seek DA approval on several occassions.

This has just served to place more obstacles in the way.

It would be a welcome change if council supported these events and helped create a positive outlet for the youth culture.

As well as some human issues mainly being that the scene around here is still in its infancy I feel and has issues involving inappropriate behaviour and excessive alcohol consumption together with reckless acts like letting fireworks off in National Parks and tossing beer bottles far into the wilderness.

It always amazes that alternative events create so much disruption to the environment long after the soundsystem has been turned off.

The sites are usually trashed the next day with many of the people arriving when it is already dark and when morning arrives the site is far from inspiring as I fell it should be.

Luckily the crew that usually puts on such parties are fairly environmentally aware and spend a large amount of time cleaning the sites up in the following week.

This was one of the main issues in regard to the original site being that it was still trashed from a previous party

I think it is the same with any community. There needs to be a certain degree of tolerance and grooming as the youngens grow into positions where they are able to positively affect change through leadership and action.

[Anodyne]

Police are warning people in the Coffs Clarence region, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, if they hold unauthorised parties or gatherings in a public place, they may be subject to prosecution.

So what's an authorised gathering? Who gives authorisation, and how many people is a "party or gathering"?

[simon_marklar]

So what's an authorised gathering? Who gives authorisation, and how many people is a "party or gathering"?

http://www.forest.nsw.gov.au/policy/forest...ec-pol-live.pdf

page 21 - 22.

you'll notice that dance parties are on the list of authorised activities, but you will need a permit (just like the 4wd races need one)

[indigo264nm]

mmmm unauthorised parties....