Rough geographical locations of the chapters are as follows: John Thomas Browne – Nomads First National President & Original Nomads Member John Thomas Browne, mostly known as "Metho Tom" but also known as "Tom", "Brownie" or "The King" was a well known member of the Sydney Chapter and was a well respected figure among The Motorcycle Clubs of Sydney.

In 2005 during a dispute with The Rebels MC, Metho Tom's shop was targeted by a ram raid, with the estimate of $1 Million in the total costs of damages.

Alongside The Nomads MC, members of The Bandidos, The Lone Wolves, Highway 61, The Hells Angels, The Black Uhlans, The Gladiators, The Comancheros and The Rebels all came together to bid farewell to Metho Tom, with 1,000's of bikies that rumbled through the streets of Western Sydney, blocking roads and stopping traffic, it was one of Australia's largest bikie funeral.

Scott Orrock had been involved in several high profile events including the shooting at the Nomads Newcastle clubhouse in September 2004 (see "Crime / In The Media" section below for more information).

In December 2009, Scott Orrock patched over to the Hells Angels, bringing with him several members of the Nomads.

This move was one of the reasons for the escalating violence between the Nomads and Hells Angels over the coming months, including his vehicle being torched the following day.

A fight broke out at the clubhouse, with Newcastle Sgt-At-Arms, Dale Campton, being shot in both knees by Ibrahim.

Harley Davidson of Blacktown owned by Metho Tom, is targeted in a ram raid during a dispute with The Rebels MC, causing an estimate of $1 Million in total cost of damages.

Newcastle Sergeant at Arms, Dale Campton, becomes a police informer, providing them details of the fight with the Parramatta chapter on 12 September 2004.

As a sign of respect members of The Bandidos, The Lone Wolves, Highway 61, The Hells Angels, The Black Uhlans, The Gladiators, The Comancheros and The Rebels attended his funeral alongside The Nomads and came together to bid farewell to Metho Tom, becoming one of Australias largest Bikie funerals.

14 Nomads are inside the Sydney chapter clubhouse in Marrickville when gunmen wearing balaclavas enter.

Most of those arrested were charged under recently brought in legislation making it illegal to consort with convicted offenders.

12 people associated with the Nomads, including 2 high ranking members, are arrested in raids across New South Wales and Adelaide.