Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalMelbourne's alleged “Pam the Bird” graffiti vandal has been charged after a sky-high stand-off atop a Melbourne bridge pylon.Updated July 7, 2026 — 6:51pm,first published 6:49pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:16Daley calls on ex-NSW coach to speak with teamVideo icon0:18Juice recalled over potential mould contaminationVideo icon2:26Family left fuming after boy suffers allergic reaction at childcareVideo icon2:02Football great Tony Modra released from hospitalAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe