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Weapons seized, nine arrested in major police operation following stabbings

November 23rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A series of Victoria Police operations in the CBD and Carlton has seen an alarming number of weapons seized, including dagger swords, machetes, an axe, and box-cutters.

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Two charged following Bourke St fatal stabbing

November 23rd, 2022 - CBD News

Victorian Police Homicide Squad detectives charged two men on November 4 following the fatal stabbing of a man in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday, October 30.

Pasko Sa Melbourne: a Filipino Christmas for our seafarers

November 23rd, 2022 - CBD News

Melbourne’s Filipino community is inviting the wider community to celebrate Christmas and the hard work of our seafarers this festive season with their annual Pasko Sa Melbourne event at the Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre on Friday, December 2.

Magpie Meals Project soars in to help battle food insecurity

November 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Collingwood Football Club has been provided the opportunity to continue collaborating with Meals with Impact after being selected as a 2023 City of Melbourne Connected Community Grants program recipient.

Ukrainian war refugee embraces new life at Queen Vic Market

November 23rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Queen Victoria Market trader Khalilulla Dydar counts every day as a blessing. It was only in February that he and his family were dodging missile strikes in Ukraine after their home came under threat from a wave of Russian attacks.

Police bust drug syndicate in CBD

October 26th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

An alleged drug dealing syndicate operating in the CBD has been busted after police seized drugs, cash, and prohibited weapons.

Crowd favourite events to boost city numbers in 2023

October 25th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Planning of 2023 events are already underway, with the City of Melbourne confirming that it will help stage and deliver 48 events.

Police appeal over glassing attack in the CBD

October 12th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Police have appealed for public assistance as they investigate a glassing attack that occurred in the CBD in August.

Homelessness and public safety key issues at safety summit

September 21st, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A much-anticipated safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups, and stakeholders to address various issues facing the city.