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Councillor labels city “Clown Hall” as security guard trial extended

April 23rd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s security saga continues, with two security guards who were employed as part of a six-week trial now contracted to continue patrolling the city until July this year – despite the findings from the trial not yet being released.

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Council’s security guard trial hits the ground running

March 26th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s security crackdown is in full swing, with two security guards patrolling the city’s streets to help tackle crime.

Two men to face court over infamous “Pam the Bird” graffiti

January 31st, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

A 21-year-old man suspected to be behind the “Pam the Bird” graffiti seen across Victoria was arrested on January 30 and now faces more than 50 charges, including criminal damage, burglary, shop theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Police appeal for witnesses following Melbourne CBD assault

January 7th, 2025 - CBD News

Melbourne Serious Crime Team detectives are appealing for assistance from the public following an assault and robbery in Melbourne’s CBD in October 2024.

Victoria to introduce the nation’s “toughest” tobacco laws

November 20th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Vendors will face a new and stricter licensing scheme with greater penalties as the Victorian government seeks to crack down on the illegal tobacco trade.

Two CBD stations evacuated after criminal damage caused by flooding

October 21st, 2024 - Faith Bugeja

Transit Divisional Response Unit officers are seeking information from the public after two CBD railway stations were evacuated earlier this month due to flooding.

Witness appeal following Melbourne stabbing

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a stabbing outside a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD on September 22.