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Mail theft spree hits East Melbourne, with culprit caught on camera

September 27th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

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Residents raise safety concerns at East Melbourne community meeting  

August 30th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

East Melbourne residents have come together to collaborate with various stakeholders at a community safety meeting on August 14.

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Blocked in their paths: residents face game day chaos 

August 2nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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. 

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“Fix our footpaths”: Lygon St traders’ plea to council for action

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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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Elderly man taken to hospital after footpath fall calls for council to act on hazardous tactile tiles

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A 73-year-old man has called on the City of Melbourne to replace tactile tiles on footpaths in East Melbourne, following a fall that resulted in him being taken to hospital.

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Council calls for state government support for CCTV in Carlton

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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

March 30th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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

November 30th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

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 

November 30th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

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

November 30th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

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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Latest plans released for Parkville Station

Latest plans released for Parkville Station

September 30th, 2021 - Inner City News
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