A lighthearted protest unfolded on a Melbourne median strip as locals defied a council ban on drinking in public, turning the space into a convivial picnic spot. With punch bowls, tablecloths, and shared bags of chips, the gathering drew a small crowd who gathered on blankets to enjoy drinks and conversation. The scene reflected a playful resistance to restrictions, blending community spirit with a relaxed, springtime atmosphere. The protest remained peaceful, offering a snapshot of how residents are responding to urban policies.
A council ban on drinking on the median strip in Canning Street, Carlton, sparks a peaceful protest featuring punch bowls, chips and laughterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt looked like a typical spring evening on Melbourne’s Canning Street when a few dozen picnickers gathered on the grassy median strip on Friday, with drinks in hand.People in one group who’d come with a full alfresco setting chattered as they ladled punch out of a glass bowl on a wooden table, set with a tablecloth and yellow flowers in a vase. Others sat on picnic blankets, passing around bags of chips. Continue reading...
