Melbourne's 'Little India' in trouble

Traders in Melbourne's 'Little India' retail strip say the future of the distinctive shopping precinct appears doomed, with road closures and nearby property developments crippling their businesses.

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Published 14 February 2012 7:20pm

Updated 24 February 2015 5:08pm

By Luke Waters

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Traders in Melbourne's 'Little India' retail strip say the future of the distinctive shopping precinct appears doomed, with road closures and nearby property developments crippling their businesses.

The Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu is preparing to visit India as part of a trade delegation, but some members of Melbourne's Indian community claim their needs are being neglected.

Luke Waters reports.

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