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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints
The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.
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Safety summit set to be staged after community voices calls to “find solutions”
A community safety summit set to be held later this year will aim to bring together stakeholders and residents’ groups to address neighbourhood safety concerns.
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“Professional beggars” target the city, but police focus on those genuinely experiencing homelessness
A small number of “professional beggars” who are not legitimate rough sleepers are targeting the CBD and Southbank, however, authorities say they are gearing their efforts to people in genuine need.
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Concerns grow of alcohol abuse as decision on late-night liquor licence freeze looms
CBD residents say they fear the outcome of a review next year of the existing freeze on late-night liquor licencing that could open the flood gates if it is not extended.
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CBD trader calls time as the city becomes overrun with crime and anti-social behaviour
A CBD trader fed-up with the city looking “grubby” and being overrun with anti-social behaviour says he will shut up shop once his lease ends next year.
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Community mourns tragic death of cyclist
A female cyclist has died in the CBD after being hit by a truck in May, devastating the community.
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Fire engulfs abandoned club
Police are investigating a fire that tore through a historic building in the CBD during the early hours of May 24.
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Police mark the city a “designated area”
Certain police powers expanded over the past decade have become increasingly concentrated in the CBD as their focus has shifted to protests.
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Cha-ching!
This humble apparatus on the corner of Flinders and Williams streets is the state’s hardest-working revenue-raiser.
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Bike crash hotspots
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