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MON · 2026-07-06 · 21:41 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0706-90619
News/Australia news live: Melbourne police in standoff with alleg…
NSR-2026-0706-90619News Report·SCO·Human Interest

Australia news live: Melbourne police in standoff with alleged graffiti artist perched on 120m tower of Bolte Bridge

A man has perched atop Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, approximately 120 meters high, in a standoff with police. The individual, who allegedly painted a large "Pam the Bird" image on the bridge, stated he will not descend until taxes are lowered, expressing frustration with tax payments.

Nick VisserThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-06 · 21:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Australia news live: Melbourne police in standoff with alleged graffiti artist perched on 120m tower of Bolte Bridge
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A man has perched atop Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, approximately 120 meters high, in a standoff with police. The individual, who allegedly painted a large "Pam the Bird" image on the bridge, stated he will not descend until taxes are lowered, expressing frustration with tax payments. The article also briefly mentions that Wong described China's missile test in the Pacific as a "destabilising act" that could "lead to miscalculation." The primary focus of the report is the ongoing situation on the Bolte Bridge.

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Key claims

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Wong states China's missile test in the Pacific is a 'destabilising act'.

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The man claims he will not come down until taxes are lowered.

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A man is in a standoff with police on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge.

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The man allegedly painted an image on the bridge.

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Full report

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Meanwhile Wong says China’s missile test in Pacific a ‘destabilising act’ that could ‘lead to miscalculation’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Man atop Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge says he won’t come down until they ‘lower the taxes’ The man who allegedly painted a massive “Pam the Bird” image on Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge says he won’t come down “until they lower the taxes”. I’m not coming down until they lower the taxes. Fucking sick of paying that shit. Continue reading...
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