A man scaled the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne, demanding a peanut butter sandwich delivered by drone, leading to a police standoff and lane closure. Police allege he also vandalized the bridge with graffiti resembling the 'Pam the Bird' symbol.
A 31-year-old man has been charged after allegedly making threats to kill and inflict serious injury to a media outlet, referencing Melbourne's Bourke Street. Police increased patrols and arrested the man, who was allegedly carrying a knife. The City of Melbourne defended sending a warning text to staff, stating it was a precaution.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with making threats to kill and other offenses after allegedly calling a Sydney media outlet with threats about Bourke Street in Melbourne. Police increased patrols and arrested the man, who was carrying a knife, but stated there was no broader threat to the public. The City of Melbourne defended its decision to text staff to avoid the area.
