The Bolte Bridge Standoff: A Symptom of a Deeper Problem The Bolte Bridge in Melbourne has become an unlikely stage for a drama that highlights the deep seated disillusionment with the existing social contract.
Yesterday morning, a man spray painted a giant graffiti tag onto one of the bridge's concrete pillars, leaving authorities scrambling to coax him down.
As police stood off with the vandal, commuters faced delays on their way into Melbourne, with one inbound lane closed and speed reduced to 40km/h.