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A new Neighbourhood Watch group for Southbank

A new Neighbourhood Watch group for Southbank

July 2nd, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Organisers behind a new Neighbourhood Watch group are calling on Southbank residents to join and help combat increasing crime rates in the area.

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First glimpse at new South Melbourne Police Station

March 15th, 2024 - Sean Car

The state government has released the first designs of a new state-of-the-art police station for South Melbourne.

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Southbank Police Station to reduce reception hours amid residents’ crime concerns

November 7th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Victoria Police will temporarily reduce the reception hours at Southbank Police Station in the coming months with resources to be redirected towards conducting community patrols.

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New speed sensor installed at Southbank Promenade

October 4th, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

An AI driven sensor, installed by the City of Melbourne, has given unprecedented statistical insight into traffic patterns on Southbank Promenade.

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Aggressive behaviour on streets prompts concern from resident

September 6th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Reports of a rough sleeper causing a public disturbance near Southbank Promenade has prompted safety concerns from a resident outside their apartment building amid ongoing efforts by authorities to end the housing crisis.

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Bikes worth $14,000 stolen after culprits walk into apartment complex

September 6th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A Southbank resident has been left seething after brazen thieves stole their electric bicycle worth $3000 and other bikes from a secured bike room within their apartment building.

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Struggle to police skies: invasive drones prompt privacy concerns

August 9th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

An increasing presence of drones flying around the Southbank area has left residents feeling on edge, as sightings outside high-rise apartments raise concerns of privacy and safety.

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E-scooter rider caught drink-riding

August 9th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Police have put e-scooter riders on notice after a man was caught allegedly drink-riding almost three times over the legal blood alcohol limit in the CBD.

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E-scooters and the City of Melbourne

August 9th, 2023 - Southbank News

So, where do we currently stand on the use of e-scooters in our city?

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Calls grow to ban motorbikes parking on footpaths

July 5th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Residents have voiced concerns about the recurring issue of motorbikes parking on footpaths and often blocking entrance doors along City Rd and other neighbouring streets. 

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Residents fed up with “hoon playground” at ACCA forecourt

June 7th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Residents and authorities have condemned reckless hoons who have been tearing up a forecourt at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), as well as a neighbouring park.

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Petition launched to make exiting onto Montague St safer

June 7th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Residents of a Southbank apartment building have lodged a petition to have “keep clear” signs installed on Montague St, which they say has become “incredibly dangerous” because of its exiting conditions.

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Crown fined $30 million over “undocumented” bank cheque practice

May 10th, 2023 - Rafael Gerster

Crown Casino has been handed a $30 million fine after Victoria’s gambling watchdog investigated undocumented bank cheque practices.

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Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey opens

April 5th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

The Victoria Police annual Community Sentiment Survey has opened, with all Victorians invited to share their safety concerns, engagement preferences, and experiences of local police.

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E-scooter giant Lime says it’s “making progress” in preventing footpath riding, but residents not so convinced

March 7th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Global electric scooter company Lime says it is continuing to take steps to prevent its vehicles from being ridden illegally on footpaths within Melbourne, as Southbank residents express concern about the ongoing behaviour.

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Hooligan caught on cam jumping on parked cars

March 7th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A Southbank resident has spoken of their disgust and frustration after their car was stomped on while parked in Kavanagh St on January 30.

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Community bands together to tackle increasing bike and scooter thefts

February 7th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Residents will come together with Victoria Police to address a growing concern of bike and scooter thefts in their community.

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Two teens arrested after fleeing two-car crash at notorious intersection 

December 7th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Police have arrested two teenagers after they were seen fleeing the scene of a two-car crash in Southbank, which resulted in a woman being taken to hospital.

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E-scooter injuries sees a rise in hospital attendances, new data shows

December 7th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Electric scooter accidents that have resulted in injured riders being taken to hospital have more than tripled in the past year, new data reveals, as popularity in the transport activity grows.

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New zebra crossings coming to Balston and Kavanagh streets 

November 9th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A push for pedestrian crossings to be installed at Balston and Kavanagh streets has received the City of Melbourne’s backing, with works to begin in a few months.

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