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Third Melbourne council to hire private security guards as ‘safety issues at their worst level’
An inner-west council has become the third Melbourne municipality to hire private security to patrol its streets, but critics say the approach is ineffective and highlights a wider policing issue.
- by Sophie Aubrey
110 MCGs of open space: Free gyms, playgrounds and ovals to be unlocked
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
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Politics
Dozens of schools to open up sports facilities after hours for western communities
Trial program will make ovals and gyms available once classes are over at 41 recently opened campuses.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
Six key dates at centre of childcare rape allegations against Joshua Brown
New details have emerged of the extent of the criminal charges against a childcare worker accused of sexually abusing babies and toddlers between April 2022 and January 2023.
- by Carla Jaeger and Sherryn Groch
Crime & Courts
Police scour devices of man accused of East Melbourne Synagogue firebombing
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Crime
Exiled tobacco kingpin linked to fire that killed innocent burlesque dancer
- by Hannah Hammoud
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Courts
Who is Giang? Refugee, charity worker, Cats sponsor and Crown casino royalty
- by Cameron Houston
Ex-AFL umpire Troy Pannell admits selling racehorse after assets were frozen
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Education
Failing childcare centres will get grace period before funding is pulled
- by Nick Newling and Nicole Precel
Health
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