Groundbreaking court diversion program wins gold award
A groundbreaking NSW diversion program that aims to break the cycle of offending has won the Gold Award at the annual Australian Crime and Violence…
NSW Local Courts and police stations to receive major domestic violence funding boost
NSW Government announces $7.5 million in funding to expand support for domestic violence victims in local courthouses and police stations.
Former Law Society President appointed Local Court magistrate
Former President of the Law Society of NSW Pauline Wright will be sworn in as magistrate to the Local Court this month, as part of…
Judge Peter Johnstone named as new Chief Magistrate of NSW Local Court
The current President of the Children’s Court of NSW will replace Judge Graeme Henson as Chief Magistrate of the NSW Local Court.
Longest-serving magistrate retires
NSW’s longest-serving magistrate retires after 33 years on the bench.