Werribee Magistrates’ Court
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Werribee waits for new court
As Werribee Magistrate’s Court struggles to keep up with demand – an expansion could be on the cards for neighbouring Sunshine court. Extra space opened…
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Court safety fears grow
Long serving Wyndham councillor Kim McAliney has expressed fears for the safety of family violence survivors who attend Werribee Magistrates Court. Cr McAliney, who holds…
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Spotlight on worker safety
A retailer has been fined $150,000 without conviction after a truck driver’s foot was crushed when his leg was run over twice at a Laverton…
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PSO call for Werribee court
A Wyndham councillor has called for protective services officers to be posted at Werribee Magistrates Court every weekday, in place of police officers. Safer communities…
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Court a case of ’embarrassing’
A Wyndham councillor has labelled Werribee Magistrates Court as “draconian” and “embarrassing”. Wyndham safer communities portfolio holder Kim McAliney posted a statement on Facebook earlier…
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New magistrate for busy court
An additional magistrate has been allocated to sit at the Werribee Magistrates Court one day a week to help deal with an “increased workload” in…
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Bauch hearing adjourned
A mention hearing for a candidate in the 2016 Wyndham council election, Joh Bauch has been adjourned until next month. The Local Government Inspectorate last…
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Manufacturer fined for ‘cavalier’ safety
A Hoppers Crossing manufacturer has been fined $42,000 for failing to properly guard four pieces of machinery. Cardboard carton manufacturer Ramabo Pty Ltd last month…
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Security upgrade for Werribee Magistrates’ Court
Werribee Magistrates’ Court is undergoing a revamp. The court, built in 1980, is getting “minor upgrades” to its offices and a reconfiguration of entry to…
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