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Free the Strip! Melburnians fight back against outlawing of much-loved picnic spot

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A council ban on drinking on the median strip in Canning Street, Carlton, sparks a peaceful protest featuring punch bowls, chips and laughter Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast It looked like a typical spring evening on Melbourne’s Canning Street when a few dozen picnickers gathered on the grassy median strip on Friday, with drinks in hand. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.

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