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🌍 World 2d ago · 2 sources

Melbourne Residents Fight Back Against Median Strip Ban

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take

This protest proves that sometimes the best defense is a good punch bowl – and a picnic blanket.

💡 Why it matters

This shows how community resistance can creatively challenge local ordinances without escalating into conflict, setting a precedent for playful civic action.

Picnickers gathered on Canning Street median strip in Carlton, Melbourne, for a peaceful protest against a council ban on drinking, featuring punch bowls and laughter.

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