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Safety summit “important step” in listening to the Docklands community
A much-anticipated safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups, and stakeholders to address various issues facing the city.
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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 municipality-wide community safety summit to be held later this year will aim to bring together stakeholders and residents’ groups to address neighbourhood safety concerns.
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New panel set up to hear residents’ concerns on hoon behaviour
Docklands residents fed-up with hoon behaviour in their neighbourhood will be able to voice their concerns through a new state government-led panel.
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Spotlight on security in Docklands
The newly established Docklands Owners’ Corporation Network (DOCN) held its third official event on Thursday, July 28, which focused on security in residential high-rise settings.
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Mammoth graffiti clean-up rids streets of unsightly vandalism
Clean-up crews have removed a record amount of graffiti across the municipality after the City of Melbourne battled a 60 per cent increase in the vandalism act after lockdowns.
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Docklands Primary welcomes a suite of safety upgrades
A suite of upgrades including six new electronic speed limit signs are set to improve safety for the Docklands Primary School community, the state government has announced.
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Residents at wits’ end as blaring music from nightclub makes life a living hell
A nightclub next to Victoria Harbour is making life miserable for a Docklands couple as loud DJ music constantly blasts until the early hours.
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Calls grow for action on crime as precinct revival becomes “overshadowed by anti-social behaviours and violence”
Docklands residents and traders are demanding answers from the City of Melbourne and Victoria Police on crime as fears grow not enough is being done to keep the community safe.
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Drunk, unlicenced, and speeding driver caught in school zone
An allegedly drink driver who ignored children’s safety by speeding in a Docklands school zone has been charged with a string of offences.
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Gong for our Kevin
Walk for Petwellness returns to Docklands
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