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Pam the Bird: Art or pure vandalism?

Julian Price

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An entire city is in a flap!

For years, a graffiti bird has been spreading its wings across Melbourne — covering iconic landmarks and buildings — and the new mayor wants "Pam the Bird" gone.

Just last week, Melbourne's Novotel Hotel was targeted with a huge black and white bird.

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Victoria Police today arrested and charged 21-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell over some of the city's most high-profile Pams.

Victoria Police today arrested and charged 21-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell over some of the city's most high-profile Pams.

Victoria Police today arrested and charged 21-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell over some of the city's most high-profile Pams. Nine

Police say Gibson-Burrell's efforts alone, has left a $100,000 clean-up bill. Nine

Police say Gibson-Burrell's efforts alone, has left a $100,000 clean-up bill.

Some love it, and some want the bird banished for good.

It raises the question: is Pam the Bird art or just pure vandalism? We want you to have your say.

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