An 11-year-old boy accused of holding his carers at ransom with a screwdriver because he wanted to get takeaway was on bail for 50 property crime and assault-related charges at the time of the offence. The boy was released on bail again yesterday, with a Townsville police officer concerned for the community’s safety. He was charged with kidnapping with ransom, a charge that warrants 10 years in prison for an adult, but even after police “strongly” objected to bail in Townsville’s Children’s Court yesterday, the 11-year-old was set free. Child Protection and Investigation Unit officer-in-charge Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Miles said the offence was very concerning and was unsure if the juvenile would face any actual time in custody.
February 24, 2020
A s.365 (General protections) order sought by Amy Tickle against Tricare Labrador Aged Care Pty Ltd has been granted by Deputy President Boyce in Sydney on 21 February 2020. Case synopsis: Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal – request for extension of time to file application – combined reasons for delay give rise to exceptional circumstances – extension granted.
February 24, 2020
Wellington’s Regional Healthy Housing Group has appointed it’s first Executive Officer. Amanda Scothern, who is currently the Programme Manager for Timor Leste with the International Women’s Development Agency in Melbourne will take up the role in early April.
February 24, 2020
After the Bell Aus Pty Ltd has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) on its legal desk for answering before Deputy President Young in Court 4 – Level 6 and Conference Room C – Level 6 in Melbourne (Dufty).
February 24, 2020
A woman allegedly broke into staff lockers at Geraldton Hospital and stole a wallet, using the victim’s bank card to buy booze, taxi fares, food and electronic goods. Kellie Marie Thompson, 46, is also accused of stealing a charity tin containing $100, and $94 worth of clothes from Cotton On during a three-week crime spree in Geraldton. Ms Thompson was arrested on Sunday and faced Geraldton Magistrate’s Court on Monday charged with four counts of stealing, five counts of gaining benefit by fraud, aggravated burglary and commit, trespassing, and disorderly behaviour in a police station. She was not required to enter pleas. Police allege Ms Thompson made her way through locked electronic doors into a section of the hospital that was off-limits to the public last Saturday. She allegedly rummaged through staff lockers, making off with a purse containing $38 and a wallet containing $15 and bank cards, which she used to rack up a $187 bill. Defence lawyer Eloise Taylor said Ms Thompson had a drug problem and “would like an opportunity to address those issues while on bail”. But Magistrate Chris Miocevich said she had been given chances in the past. “It’s not just one offence, it’s a spree,” he said. “The community are sick of people stealing, committing fraud and doing burglaries … if I let you go, chances are you’re just going to go out and reoffend.” Ms Thompson told Mr Miocevich her arrest had been her “wake- up day”.
February 24, 2020
Police have arrested two boys who allegedly broke into the Carnarvon office of aged care service provider Silver Chain and stole a company car. It’s alleged the boys, aged 12 and 13, were among a group of four youths who forced entry to the Olivia Terrace property and made off with a set of car keys, about 5am on February 1. Police allege they then used the keys to steal a Hyundai i30 hatchback parked at the property. Police said the vehicle was later found abandoned at Wooramel Roadhouse, 120km south of Carnarvon, where it was dumped after running out of fuel. Senior Sergeant Jayd Morawski said two boys were arrested yesterday after ongoing enquiries.
February 24, 2020
The Trustee for Conquest Health Group Pty Ltd will have to answer a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) before Deputy President Barclay in Conference Room 6a – Level 6 in Adelaide (Kelly).
February 21, 2020
Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to defend before Commissioner Riordan in chambers in Sydney (Peterson).
