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Expansion of council’s Community Safety Officer program contested
The City of Melbourne’s allocation of millions of dollars to put council-employed community safety officers on the streets has been met with significant opposition.
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East Melbourne welcomes council’s new safety officers as early patrols deliver results
East Melbourne residents have thrown their support behind the City of Melbourne’s rollout of Community Safety Officers (CSOs), with early patrols already preventing crime and assisting vulnerable people in the neighbourhood.
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Yarra bike lane decision sparks backlash over safety and governance
The City of Yarra’s decision to narrow Elizabeth St’s bike lanes in Richmond has reignited tensions between councillors, cycling advocates and the state government, with critics warning the move undermines safety on one of Melbourne’s key cycling corridors.
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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.
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New 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.
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Calls 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.
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“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.
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Police 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.
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Mail 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.
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Bridget McDonnell Gallery prepares for another festive season of fine art
Council consults on Power Melbourne
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