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Rachael Ward

INSANE: Melbourne s original injecting room to stay | Vintage Vibes

The Victorian government will provide extra funding for Melbourne's original injecting room. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Melbourne's original injecting room will stay open and receive extra funding despite the Victorian government rejecting advice for a second facility in the CBD.

Premier Jacinta Allan ruled out the creation of a new centre under her leadership, contrary to a recommendation from former police commissioner Ken Lay who the government tasked with exploring a supervised injecting service in the city.

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