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Victoria Harbour closure to stretch through 2026 as wharf damage proves worse than first feared
Docklands residents and visitors are facing a far longer disruption to one of the precinct’s key waterfront spaces, with the City of Melbourne confirming that parts of Victoria Harbour Promenade will remain closed for the rest of 2026 after further testing revealed the wharf structure is in worse condition than first understood.
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City of Melbourne to advance Safe City Camera Program reforms amid safety concerns and rising crime
The City of Melbourne’s extensive CCTV network is set for a major overhaul, as councillors received a key update on the Safe City Camera Program (SCCP) at the July 29 council meeting.
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Australia’s cybersecurity under scrutiny: how Aussie businesses can improve
Cyber security threats have never been more real and pronounced than they are in 2024.
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Neighbourhood Watch and RACV launch apartment crime prevention program
A new online quiz from Neighbourhood Watch – supported by RACV – will help Victorians answer this question and provide simple and actionable tips to help you feel safe in your apartment.
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Locals lash authority over graffiti on Charles Grimes Bridge
Protective barriers along Charles Grimes Bridge have become a notorious hotspot for graffiti over the years and locals peering over the road every day from Yarra’s Edge have slammed the slow response by the responsible authority in keeping the area clean.
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E-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 for more police patrols, cameras: new report into hooning reveals
Outcomes from a series of state government-led community engagement sessions into hooning, including within the City of Melbourne, have been revealed in a new report.
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“We’ll be back”: ATET vows to return after fire rips through nightclub
The floating venue said news of the blaze had “hit us hard” but promised to return after damage on their barge did not spread throughout.
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Angel comes home after being snatched in frightening theft
A much-loved family pet has been reunited with her owner after being taken from outside a Docklands restaurant on November 5.
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Residents call for action on nightclubs
Docklands residents have called on Premier Daniel Andrews and other parliamentarians to ban nightclub operations in the precinct as noise and anti-social behaviour were pushing the community to the brink.
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Spotlight on security in Docklands
Mammoth graffiti clean-up rids streets of unsightly vandalism
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