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Commuters report unacceptable behaviour by text
Victoria Police have launched STOPIT, a texting service to help protect public transport passengers.
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Victoria Police’s new operation clamps down on crime in Carlton
Carlton traders have welcomed a step up in police presence, particularly on Lygon St, after concerns were recently raised about the level of crime hitting the area.
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Graffiti removed at record levels but Carlton traders call for more “forward thinking”
Clean-up crews have removed a record amount of graffiti across the municipality after the City of Melbourne battled a 60 per cent increase in the vandalism act after lockdowns.
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New panel set up to hear residents’ concerns on hoon behaviour
Carlton residents fed-up with hoon behaviour in their neighbourhood will be able to voice their concerns through a new state government-led panel.
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Police to step up patrols in Carlton
Victoria Police will ramp up its presence in the Carlton area following a string of incidents that have left the community gravely concerned.
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“Hope isn’t a strategy for us”: Carlton community calls for action after teenager stabbed at gelato shop
The Carlton community has reignited its call for immediate action on crime after yet another violent incident saw a teenager attacked in an alleged stabbing outside an ice-cream shop.
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Royal Park “death-trap” crossing gets budget funding for much-needed upgrade
In January 2022, the Royal Park Stakeholders Network called for improvements to the dangerous “S-bend” on Poplar Rd at the Royal Park Railway Station and tram intersection.
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Council seeks joint effort to rid the city of graffiti
The City of Melbourne has sought the “urgent assistance” of the state government as it battles to fight a 60 per cent increase in graffiti and tagging since the pandemic began.
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HaiR 3Rs offers family violence support training free to hair and beauty practitioners
Most women and girls will rate their hairdresser or beautician as one of their safest and trusted relationships because this special bond is usually built over a number of years.
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Phone app helps communities stay cleaner, safer and more effective
Snap Snap Send Solve is a free app that simplifies community issues across Australia and New Zealand.
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The hidden markets at the heart of Carlton
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