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

Reported by The Guardian World · 3 hours ago · Catie McLeod

A council ban on drinking on the median strip in Canning Street, Carlton, sparks a peaceful protest featuring punch bowls, chips and laughterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt looked like a typical spring evening on Melbourne’s Canning Street when a few dozen picnickers…

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