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Lord Mayor moves to curb vandalism of Melbourne’s statues and memorials

February 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

Lord Mayor Nick Reece will push for stronger protections for Melbourne’s statues, monuments and memorials amid growing concern about repeated acts of vandalism across the municipality.

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City’s security crackdown intensifies amid state government shortfalls

April 30th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne has continued to roll out a range of security initiatives across the inner city. However, several councillors have voiced concerns about having to address issues that the state government is failing to manage.

Heart of Carlton owners remain positive in the face of repeated attacks

April 2nd, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

Following a series of attacks against beloved café The Heart of Carlton, owners Michael and Nadeen Kelly are hopeful for the future of the café and say the community support received has being “incredible”.

Detectives investigate home invasion in Carlton

February 26th, 2025 - Inner City News

Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a home invasion in Carlton in the early hours of Saturday, February 22.

Parkville community devasted by war memorial vandals

January 29th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A statue commemorating Parkville residents who died during World War One was defaced just days before Australia Day, leaving the community “shocked” and “confused” by the vile act.

Victoria Police launches new CCTV initiative

October 30th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

North Melbourne Police Station is partnering with local communities across Melbourne’s inner-city to create a secure database of all of the locations of private and business-owned CCTV cameras.

Alleged stolen car crashes in Parkville

June 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Two people have been charged after an allegedly stolen car crashed into a parked car in Parkville on June 17.

Police hunt e-scooter rider after knocking elderly woman unconscious

May 9th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Police are searching for a man after the e-scooter he was riding struck an 81-year-old woman from behind, leaving her unconscious after she attended an AFL match.