Published 7 hours ago • loading... • Updated 7 hours agoShow Less IconLove or hate graffiti like Pam the Bird, Melbourne’s reputation wasn’t built on permission slips Summary by The AgeThe “you spray, you pay” line from the lord mayor is catchy. But it sells short a movement I’ve seen move from train lines and laneways into galleries and corporate marketing.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe AgeBrisbane TimesView articleCaret Right IconReposted by Brisbane TimesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipLove or hate graffiti like Pam the Bird, Melbourne’s reputation wasn’t built on permission slipsThe “you spray, you pay” line from the lord mayor is catchy. But it sells short a movement I’ve seen move from train lines and laneways into galleries and corporate marketing.7 hours ago·Melbourne, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated6 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Untracked biasFactuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Age broke the news in Melbourne, Australia 7 hours ago on Sunday, July 12, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow All