Wholefoods on Smith St has stuck these photos of alleged thieves in their window. If you’re passing by have a look and see if you can help to identify them.
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Archive for the category: Street justice
outsourcing responsibility
I’ve been working in the CBD for the first time for a few weeks now. Previously I’d worked mainly in the CBD fringe of Carlton and Docklands. Apart from the business jargon, which is giving me an existential rash, it’s fine except for one thing.…
you don’t have the right not to be offended
Offence is in the eye of the beholder, at least where lawful information and communication is concerned. You don’t get to censor the world according to your narrow worldview. If you don’t like something you see in public space, tough shit.…
Suncorp insurance discriminates against people with depression
A friend of mine holds a senior management position in a large insurance company. She recently applied for a mortgage to buy a house, and wanted income protection insurance. She applied to Suncorp for the insurance because she has banked with them for over 15 years and they provide her current and previous mortgages.…
I think we should talk
This is supposedly a graffiti note from dicknose to tres (two of the most prolific graffiti vandals in Fitzroy). I can imagine the pathetic conversation should they ever get together. ‘How dare you tag over my tag. I hate you.’ ‘You tagged over my tag first.’ ‘I’m more insecure and desperate for attention than you are.’ ‘I have done more tags than you.’ ‘No, I am more insecure.’ ‘No, I have done more tags.’ And so on.…
musicians bashed on Brunswick St
Over the weekend Huw Murdoch reported via Twitter that ‘Some band friends from Newcastle, @Seabellies got ambushed and bashed on Brunswick Street last night. Not a nice way to end a residency‘ and that ‘it happened up near workers club I think.…
drivers can’t see the cyclists for the trees on Gore St
Since 2008 the City of Yarra has been planning to plant trees in the centre of Gore St. Now the tree sites are being installed and, from what I hear, many residents are very unhappy about their placement. I went to look for myself last Saturday and could barely believe how dangerous the situation is.…
The City of Yarra should name and shame illegal underage cigarette sellers
The City of Yarra bleats a lot about championing community values and protecting the community from unethical businesses, but in reality it is spineless, risk averse and incapable of achieving its goals in forcing businesses to meet their legal and ethical obligations.…
Abby Winters and other unethical employers
I have to interrupt my series of summer holiday reviews to discuss some breaking news. The Fitzroy based Abby Winters porn site is in trouble again. The bogan press journalist, who has been pursuing a vendetta against it since 2007, reported yesterday that G Media CEO Garion Hall has been charged with numerous offences including ‘making objectionable films for gain’.…