Townsville’s cycling community is furious but not surprised as they call for tolerance after a group of cyclists were mowed down on their morning ride. Respected medical professionals John Masson, wife Kirsteen Masson and Di Graham are among five experienced cyclists who were injured in the carnage on Dalrymple Rd yesterday. The 28-year-old Mount Louisa man alleged to have hit them and fled the scene will face court today charged with six offences, including dangerous operation of a vehicle while adversely effected by an intoxicating substance.
February 24, 2020
Residents of an aged care facility in Melbourne’s inner-north have been terrorised, and a 65-year-old man has been hospitalised, after a thug began a violent crime spree inside the facility. A 22-year-old man allegedly entered an aged care facility on Palmer Street, Fitzroy at 6.30am on Tuesday and assaulted a man. The man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The thug then allegedly forced his way into a woman’s car outside the aged care centre. The offender drove off in the stolen vehicle before colliding with two other vehicles and then attempting to snatch one of them. The offender has been arrested and charged with carjacking, attempted carjacking and robbery.
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).
February 21, 2020
ARCARE Pty Ltd will have a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to occupy its legal advisor before Commissioner Yilmaz in Court 3 – Level 6 and Conference Room B – Level 6 in Melbourne (Ranasinghe).
February 21, 2020
The Trustee for Conquest Health Group Pty Ltd will defend a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) today in front of Deputy President Barclay in Conference Room 6a – Level 6 in Adelaide (Kelly).
