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Big screen at Fed Square serves up unforgettable Australian Open experience

January 23rd, 2024 - Jack Hayes

Thousands of fans will descend at Fed Square as a big screen broadcasts all the action from the 2024 Australian Open.

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E-scooter injuries on the rise, new Royal Melbourne Hospital data shows

January 12th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s trauma program manager Kellie Gumm has expressed concern about the dangers of e-scooter use as patients suffering serious injuries continue to climb.

Wesley Place named finalist in 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards

January 9th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Wesley Place, a revitalised precinct in Lonsdale St featuring a popular green space, is up for a prestigious design award.

Man arrested after schoolgirl left distressed in alleged attempted abduction

December 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Police have interviewed and released a man over an alleged attempted abduction of a teenage girl in a CBD laneway, which left her feeling fearful of seeing strangers in public.

Police appeal to help find offenders in attempted abduction

December 13th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Police are appealing for public assistance following an alleged attempted abduction in the CBD on November 15.

Santa drops into town to promote e-scooter safety

December 13th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Santa has swapped his sleigh for an e-scooter to promote rider safety while raising funds for a good cause.

More police to hit the beat, with e-scooter riders put on notice for festive season

November 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

New Victoria Police recruits will be deployed in the CBD and a road safety operation will soon target e-scooters riders among measures to enhance safety and security.

Local groups recognised in the Melbourne Awards

November 21st, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

CBD-based homelessness service The Living Room and mental health arts event the Mojo Festival were among the winners at this year’s Melbourne Awards on November 11.

Spike in heroin deaths but CBD injecting room still in limbo

November 21st, 2023 - David Schout

The new mental health minister has conceded there is “significant drug harm going on in the CBD” but the government had to consider “amenity for both residents and business owners”.