Tag: Youth detention centre
Mikakos stands firm on Werribee South location
The state government is looking unlikely to budge on its intentions to build a maximum security youth detention centre in Werribee South.
Wyndham council chief...
Government has met all its consultation obligations: Pallas
This week’s announcement of a maximum security youth prison in Werribee South has stirred up anger among locals, with much of that directed at...
Youth detention rally goes to heart of Werribee
Werribee’s main street will be shut down to traffic on Monday night as Wyndham residents gather to voice their opposition to the high security...
Youth prison an “insult to the people of Wyndham”
Wyndham councillors have unanimously backed the community in their opposition for a planned youth detention centre at Werribee South, branding the decision “an absolute...
Pallas cops the wrath of voters
Werribee MP Tim Pallas has come under fire from his constituents for not representing community views about the Werribee South youth detention centre furore.
Former...
Youth detention centre debacle reaches fever pitch
There’s been an outpouring of community anger over plans for a new $288 million high security youth detention centre at Werribee South.
After nearly a...
Hoppers Lane to house youth detention centre
It’s official: the state government will build a $288 million high security youth detention centre along Hoppers Lane, just two kilometres away from a...
Youth prison in Werribee South: council says no
Wyndham council has voiced its opposition to reports the state government will be building a $250 million youth detention centre in Werribee South.
An “urgent...
Locals furious at Werribee South detention centre plans
Wyndham locals have shared their shock and fury at reports the state government will be building a $250 million youth detention centre in Werribee...
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Police urge road safety
Victoria Police is reminding motorists across Victoria, including those in Wyndham, to prioritise safety and remain vigilant as National Road Safety Week begins.
The annual...
