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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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Residents call for greater safety as cyclists flout the law on footpaths
Residents call for greater safety as cyclists flout the law on footpaths
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Eyesore graffiti engulfs the streets of East Melbourne
Left with no choice but to take action herself, one East Melbourne resident is spending her time walking around her suburb, with a paint brush and pot in hand, to try and cover the graffiti quickly overtaking the streets.
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New security doors for housing tower following safety concerns
A public housing tower in Carlton, which was the scene of a horrific stabbing last November, will have security doors installed to every apartment of the building.
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Carnage at Parkville car crash
A mother and two children were killed in a high-speed car crash outside the Royal Women’s Hospital in Parkville on August 20.
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Public housing in Carlton gets heritage recognition
Proving passion and work can collide when the timing is right
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