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Melbourne (© Diliff, Wiki Commons)

Government surveys show Victoria cycling participation down since helmet law

Mandatory cycle helmet law was introduced in 1990

Fri, Mar 18, 2016 18:04
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World Naked Bike Rides / Roger Bamber

Last ever Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne

Crowds and organisational issues spell the end for decade-long protest and fun ride

Sun, Feb 28, 2016 11:15
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“Tens of thousands” of tacks left on popular Melbourne cycle route

Protesters against the regular sabotage of riders on Yarra Boulevard received 40 punctures this morning alone, now calling for action from police

Sun, Nov 08, 2015 12:28
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Melbourne (© Diliff, Wiki Commons)

Melbourne mayor looks to discourage cyclists from some streets

In a first for cycle safety, those on bikes could be told to avoid dangerous streets altogether

Thu, Oct 08, 2015 14:29
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Sydney Harbour from the air (copyright Rodney Haywood)

Melbourne Lord Mayor proposes banning cycles from major city centre streets, while New South Wales cyclists may have to carry ID

The Melbourne ban would be unprecedented, say opponents, while cost of IDs could be prohibitive

Thu, Jul 16, 2015 13:59
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Arnold Schwarzenneger in Melbourne (source Facebook)

Arnold Schwarzenegger pulled over by Melbourne police – for riding bike without helmet

Terminator star joins his pal Boris Johnson in falling foul of Australia's compulsory helmet laws

Tue, Mar 17, 2015 12:21
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‘Dickhead’ horse drawn carriage operator.png

VIDEO: ‘My name’s P*** Off, D***ckhead’ – what happened when a Melbourne cyclist accused a carriage operator of using his horses as a weapon

Aggressive carriage operator did not have a permit to drive in the city, confirms local council

Sat, Dec 13, 2014 08:13
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Melbourne dooring YouTube still

Melbourne “dooring” video sparks heated row Down Under

BMW backtracks after worker encourages "dooring" on Facebook; newspaper editorial takes aim at "menace of urban cyclists"

Mon, Mar 24, 2014 16:19
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Cyclist on Beach Road, Melbourne (CC licensed on Flickr by sufw)

Police investigate multiple assaults on Melbourne cyclists

Two men interviewed after series of riders hit by vehicle passenger with rolled-up newspaper

Sat, Dec 28, 2013 17:42
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Melbourne Bike Share (Papier K, Wikimedia Commons)

Melbourne to trial free helmets in bid to revive flagging bike-share scheme

Australia's compulsory helmet laws thwart take-up of cycle hire programme

Fri, Mar 22, 2013 13:02
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