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Council calls for state government support for CCTV in Carlton
The City of Melbourne is hoping the state government will support its efforts to improve safety in the Carlton area by providing funding for new CCTV cameras.
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Community reels after teen killed in Carlton crash
The Carlton community has been rocked after a 16-year-old girl was tragically killed in a two-car collision on March 11.
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Calls for CCTV security grow after two men allegedly stabbed in Carlton
The Carlton community has been rocked by another violent incident, this time resulting in two men being taken to hospital after allegedly being stabbing on November 19.
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New security doors installed at public housing building
A rollout of new security doors has been completed at a public housing building in Carlton, improving the ventilation and safety of residents.
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Community has its say on new pedestrian and road safety projects
New zebra crossings and shared zones could be rolled out in East Melbourne as the City of Melbourne explores ways of improving pedestrian and road safety.
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Authorities aware of anti-social behaviour at emergency accommodation sites
Authorities say concerns about drug activity and anti-social behaviour at an East Melbourne serviced apartment block and hotel being used to house people experiencing homelessness are being taken seriously.
Read MoreNew 40km/h speed limit rolls out in East Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is lowering the speed limit across several roads in East Melbourne in a bid to improve safety for all road users and pedestrians.
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Safety summit “positive step” in listening to the community
A much-anticipated safety summit has been held bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups, and stakeholders to address various issues facing the city.
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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints
The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.
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Lighting upgrades take shape at Fitzroy Gardens, but experts say it may not improve safety
The City of Melbourne has begun replacing lighting within the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne as worried residents hope to increase safety at night.
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