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).
February 21, 2020
A s.739 (Dispute resolution) application from Sarah Williscroft citing Mackillop Family Services has been rejected by Fair Work Deputy President Gostencnik in Melbourne on 20 February 2020.
February 21, 2020
The Health Services Union and Goulburn Valley Health are contesting a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Commissioner Yilmaz in Court 3 – Level 6 and Conference Room B – Level 6 in Melbourne.
