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Police investigate as heritage terrace in East Melbourne goes up in flames
Police are investigating a fire which broke out at an unoccupied building in East Melbourne on May 1.
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Call to crack down on private e-scooters at the Fitzroy Gardens
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) has raised concerns of private e-scooters zipping through the Fitzroy Gardens, endangering unsuspecting pedestrians.
Read MoreNew CCTV cameras to support safety at Lygon St
A new CCTV camera system will service Carlton’s Lygon St precinct as part of a joint Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne effort to combat crime.
Read MoreCalls renewed to address anti-social behaviour at emergency accommodation in East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents say concerns of anti-social behaviour at an emergency accommodation site have been going on for “too long”, and they have called on authorities to address the issue.
Read More“Nowhere to hide”: CCTV cameras come to Lygon St
New CCTV cameras will be installed along Lygon St as the City of Melbourne expands its safe city camera program.
Read MorePolice on the beat to boost community safety
Victoria Police local area commander for Melbourne West Inspector Craig Pearson says his team is fully committed to working closely with the community to ensure a safer environment for residents and traders.
Read MoreMail theft spree hits East Melbourne, with culprit caught on camera
A spike in mailbox thefts has left East Melbourne residents on high alert, as CCTV footage emerged of an entire apartment complex being hit up to three times a week.
Read MoreResidents raise safety concerns at East Melbourne community meeting
East Melbourne residents have come together to collaborate with various stakeholders at a community safety meeting on August 14.
Read MoreBlocked in their paths: residents face game day chaos
Residents in the vicinity of the MCG have continued to be left frustrated as road closures on game and major event days leave some unable to access their homes.
Read More“Fix our footpaths”: Lygon St traders’ plea to council for action
Fed-up Lygon St traders are calling for urgent action to be taken on the deteriorating footpaths of the iconic Carlton strip, which they say have become unsafe and unattractive.
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Residents call for greater safety as cyclists flout the law on footpaths
