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Council workers walk off the job, close libraries
A 24-hour stop-work led by the Australian Services Union saw council workers from the City of Melbourne and seven other local government areas walk off the job on May 5, as the union steps up industrial action around Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations.
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Fire crews extinguish major bus blaze on Power St
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has brought a dramatic bus fire under control in Southbank this evening after a diesel commuter bus erupted into flames on Power St, just up from the CityLink off-ramp and directly beside the Melbourne Square precinct.
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Council releases draft CCTV expansion policy
The City of Melbourne has unveiled its draft CCTV policy, granting authorised council officers the power to use the cameras as part of Local Law investigations.
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Compassion and safety at heart of council debate over rough sleeping in Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip has launched a community consultation process on proposed safety measures across the municipality, prompting both support and concern from service providers and faith leaders over the handling of homelessness in public spaces.
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Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station
South Melbourne police officers are a step closer to having a new state-of-the-art station with construction now under way.
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A new Neighbourhood Watch group for Southbank
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Calls grow to ban motorbikes parking on footpaths
Graffiti clean-up welcomed, but council concedes blitz is not enough
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