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Councillor labels city “Clown Hall” as security guard trial extended
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
Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s security crackdown is in full swing, with two security guards patrolling the city’s streets to help tackle crime.
Read MoreTwo men to face court over infamous “Pam the Bird” graffiti
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.
Read MorePolice appeal for witnesses following Melbourne CBD assault
Melbourne Serious Crime Team detectives are appealing for assistance from the public following an assault and robbery in Melbourne’s CBD in October 2024.
Read MoreVictoria to introduce the nation’s “toughest” tobacco laws
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.
Read MoreTwo CBD stations evacuated after criminal damage caused by flooding
Transit Divisional Response Unit officers are seeking information from the public after two CBD railway stations were evacuated earlier this month due to flooding.
Read MoreWitness appeal following Melbourne stabbing
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a stabbing outside a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD on September 22.
Read MoreMan arrested following Hardware Lane hit run
A man has been arrested following an alleged car theft and hit run in Melbourne’s CBD last week.
Read MoreMan injured in Hardware Lane hit and run
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate an incident at Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD on July 4.
Read MoreBomb squad called to CBD incident
A man has been charged in the CBD following an incident that saw the Bomb Response Unit called in to conduct a safety check on a vehicle.
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Man hands himself in after alleged sexual assault
