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The nine-hour police standoff caused by a 22-year-old scaling Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge to paint the "Pam the Bird" character has reignited debates over urban art versus vandalism. While critics condemn the dangerous, traffic-stopping stunt, supporters have launched a petition to preserve the mural as a cultural mascot. The perpetrator faces 13 new charges following the incident, which was broadcast live on social media.

"Pam the Bird" Scales Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, Reigniting the City's Art Versus Vandalism Divide

A nine-hour standoff and 13 new charges have not stopped a growing petition to preserve the cartoon bird as an unlikely piece of Melbourne's streetscape

Kamil DadJUL 9, 2026

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"Pam the Bird" Scales Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, Reigniting the City's Art Versus Vandalism Divide

Kamil Dad
The nine-hour police standoff caused by a 22-year-old scaling Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge to paint the "Pam the Bird" character has reignited debates over urban art versus vandalism. While critics condemn the dangerous, traffic-stopping stunt, supporters have launched a petition to preserve the mural as a cultural mascot. The perpetrator faces 13 new charges following the incident, which was broadcast live on social media.

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