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City mourns after Bourke St tragedy as traders hope to see visitors return

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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

July 26th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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”.

Police pounce on stolen van, shocking retailers

July 26th, 2023 - CBD News

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.

Police launch operation targeting vulnerable road users

May 24th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

Residents support our city but feel ignored

May 24th, 2023 - CBD News

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.

New Australian Federal Police headquarters opens in the CBD

April 20th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has opened its new Victorian headquarters in the CBD, will now oversee Victorian and Tasmanian operations at 155 Little Lonsdale St.

New bollard upgrade completed on Melbourne’s busiest pedestrian site

December 2nd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Twenty-eight permanent steel bollards have been installed at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders streets in an effort to ensure pedestrians are kept safe on one of Melbourne’s busiest sites.

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.

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.