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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. has imposed a $10,000 fine on Kerry Wills, a registered representative with First Western Securities in Manhattan Beach, Calif., for borrowing $150,000 from a 90-year-old client. Mr. Wills violated his firm’s rules by accepting the loan, which he didn’t disclose. He also accepted gifts of three cruises and airline tickets — worth $19,500 — from the same client, whom he accompanied on the trips. He did not disclose receiving the gifts. For his infractions, Finra also suspended Mr. Wills for six months.

The Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility is on the search for a new experienced cook or kitchen hand to join their hospitality team.

A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application from Adelaide Day Surgery Pty Ltd for the Adelaide Day Surgery Nursing Employees Enterprise Agreement 2019 has been ratified by Fair Work Commissioner Platt in Adelaide on 30 January 2020.

Northern Coalfield Community Care Association Ltd is set to defend a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) in front of Deputy President Saunders in chambers in Sydney (Moore).

LWB Disability Services Central Limited & Didovich are in the gun over a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) set down for determination by Fair Work Vice President Catanzariti in chambers in Sydney (Willis).

Wintringham is facing an unfair dismissal claim before Commissioner Wilson in chambers in Melbourne (Nabakinda).

A s.394 (Unfair dismissal) claim by Matthew Simari against Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd has been dismissed by Deputy President Colman in Melbourne on 29 January 2020. “Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – jurisdictional objection – application filed out of time – circumstances not exceptional – application dismissed.”

A man has been charged with assaulting an elderly woman in Karrinyup. Police allege the 37-year-old Innaloo man knocked on the front door of the 79-year-old victim’s retirement village unit on Prisk Street on January 23 at 9am. He allegedly asked for a drink of water before grabbing the woman and pushing her aside, entering her home, where he stole $150 from her wallet. The accused was arrested the next day after police responded to reports of a man behaving suspiciously near homes on Pascoe Street and Burroughs Road in Karrinyup. He was remanded in custody on charges including stealing, aggravated home burglary, assault, trespass and obstructing police. He was also charged in relation to an alleged burglary on Holbeck Street in Doubleview and will next face court on January 31.