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Struggle to police skies: invasive drones prompt privacy concerns
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
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.
Read MoreE-scooters and the City of Melbourne
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Read MoreE-scooter injuries sees a rise in hospital attendances, new data shows
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
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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E-scooter riders put on notice in a bid to improve road safety
Victoria Police have put e-scooter riders on notice after vowing to crack down on illegal rider behaviour in a bid to improve road safety ahead of the warmer months.
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Safety summit positive “step forward” in addressing community concerns
A safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups including those that represent Southbank, and stakeholders, to address various issues facing the city.
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Crown punters restricted to $1000 cash limits
New laws holding Crown Casino to greater account will see a $1000 cash limit imposed on punters after passing state parliament.
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Calls renewed for safety rethink at Kavanagh St-Power St intersection after further crashes reported
A Southbank road safety advocate has renewed calls for a busy intersection to be made safer after a collision in recent weeks saw a man taken to hospital.
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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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Residents call for safety upgrade to Kavanagh St pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing at a dangerous intersection in Southbank – which will soon have a playground open nearby – needs to be made safer, worried residents say.
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