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Man arrested after schoolgirl left distressed in alleged attempted abduction
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.
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Police appeal to help find offenders in attempted abduction
Police are appealing for public assistance following an alleged attempted abduction in the CBD on November 15.
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Santa drops into town to promote e-scooter safety
Santa has swapped his sleigh for an e-scooter to promote rider safety while raising funds for a good cause.
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More police to hit the beat, with e-scooter riders put on notice for festive season
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.
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Local groups recognised in the Melbourne Awards
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.
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Spike in heroin deaths but CBD injecting room still in limbo
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”.
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Businesses running as normal after temporary setback
Two CBD businesses are operating as normal after their main entrance was closed due to a faulty escalator believed to be out of action for six years.
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Melbourne’s first floating music festival
A floating music festival along the Yarra River with popular cover bands and emerging artists is set to take centre stage in a first-time event.
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First-ever Mushroom Festival a success
Thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the first-ever Mushroom Festival at Queen Victoria Market in what proved to be a weekend of fun and feasting.
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CBD blood donation centre inspiring hope and “enhancing lives”
While at times it can feel as though there’s nothing we can do to make a profound difference in the world, the simple act of donating blood could mean that someone has the chance to get their life back.
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City of Melbourne elections: who’s staying, who’s going?
Council unleashes eight new off-leash parks, but CBD dogs left disappointed
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