Police have launched a high-visibility operation for this year’s Coates Hire Newcastle 500 to ensure racegoers enjoy the event safely. The finale of the Supercars Australia Championship Series begins with practice laps today (Friday 22 November), with the final race taking place at 4.15pm on Sunday (24 November 2019). Operation Newcastle Supercars 2019 has been launched today to ensure the safety and security of more than 150,000 people – including competitors, officials and spectators – expected to descend on Newcastle this weekend. General duties officers from Newcastle City Police District and across Northern Region, will be assisted by specialist police, from the Public...