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City safety and security dominate discussions over new Council Plan

August 27th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne has bolstered its focus on city safety in its draft strategic Council Plan, with some councillors calling for a crackdown on protests.

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Council bolsters security presence but consultation concerns raised

June 25th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne will invest $2 million to expand its security presence in the CBD, despite failing to consult leading community health organisations during a security guard trial that informed the council’s approach to public safety.

Private landholders limiting the City of Melbourne’s graffiti crackdown

February 19th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Residents are concerned that Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s quest against graffiti has been curtailed by private landowners.

City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety

February 7th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is set to commence a trial that will see security guards contracted to address “complex” on-street issues.

“Positive trends” at troublesome Elizabeth St

June 18th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne says positive changes in cleanliness and anti-social behaviour are occurring in Elizabeth St following a community roundtable earlier this year.

More police on the beat: traders call for action at Elizabeth St trouble spot

March 1st, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

Police urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

Victoria Police wants to work closely with Elizabeth St South businesses to clean up a “perpetual” trouble spot.

Santa drops into town to promote e-scooter safety

December 13th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Santa has swapped his sleigh for an e-scooter to promote rider safety while raising funds for a good cause.

More police to hit the beat, with e-scooter riders put on notice for festive season

November 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.