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More police on the beat: traders call for action at Elizabeth St trouble spot
Frustrated traders have made an impassioned plea for police to address concerns of unruly behaviour and the prevalence of rough sleepers at the southern end of Elizabeth St.
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Police urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location
Victoria Police wants to work closely with Elizabeth St South businesses to clean up a “perpetual” trouble spot.
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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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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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City mourns after Bourke St tragedy as traders hope to see visitors return
CBD traders say striking a balance that allows for enhanced security while maintaining a lively atmosphere will be crucial to the city’s resilience after a Bourke St tragedy claimed the life of a man.
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Resident taken to court over burnt toast
A high-rise apartment tenant accused of “tampering” with their smoke alarm after burning toast is now facing legal action in what he says is “unnecessarily stressful”.
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Police pounce on stolen van, shocking retailers
Retail workers in Little Collins St have been left stunned after recounting the dramatic moment police swooped on an allegedly stolen van, dousing those inside with capsicum spray.
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Police launch operation targeting vulnerable road users
Victoria Police will be targeting behaviour that leads to road trauma among walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists, and e-scooter riders as part of a new five-month operation.
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Residents support our city but feel ignored
More than 70 locals attended a forum hosted by CBD residents’ group Residents 3000 on May 11, as local MPs and leaders from the City of Melbourne participated in discussions surrounding the state government’s decision to end the freeze on 1am liquor licensing.
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Community mourns tragic death of cyclist
New bollard upgrade completed on Melbourne’s busiest pedestrian site
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