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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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”...

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...

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...

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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A Shaw thing

Wyndham councillor Mia Shaw will once again don the mayoral robes after holding off a challenge from Cr Peter Maynard. Seven of the eleven...