Last week I mentioned Hosier Lane, one of Chopchop’s new hang-outs. This week I thought I’d show you some more of the ever-changing lanes of Melbourne. Artists such as Meggs, Fafi and Vexta regularly work there, as well as the usual anonymice. Canada Lane, in Carlton and Center Place in the city are also extremely impressive. It is definitely worth wandering the lanes regularly, as this graffiti- like all the good stuff, is constantly evolving.

taken by Trimba, Flickr Creative Commons

taken by Trimba, Flickr Creative Commons

taken by Trimba, Flickr Creative Commons

The notorious Mark "Chopper" Reid has been popping up round the streets of Melbourne lately. Anyone who knows anything about this versatile Aussie gangster knows that it is not necessarily a good thing.

"Chopper" stencil art, Melbourne.

Chopper hits headlines semi-frequently. He was arrested this week after getting in a fight on an inner city Collingwood street with a man wielding a tomahawk. Recently, attempts have been made to ban a children’s book that Reid wrote a couple of years ago, titled Hooky the Cripple: the grim tale of a Hunchback who triumphs.

Hosier Lane is Melbourne’s most famous laneway for street art, but watch out if you see Chopper, you might just lose an ear for Christmas…

Moomba Birdman Rally: Where man and bird (sub)merge

Melbourne is sending out the call for entrants in the Moomba Waterfest Birdman Rally, taking place on Sunday, 8 March 2009. They need people with ingenuity, imagination and a touch of insanity. The rally invites you to soar/plunge your way to (local) legendary status for the chance to win fantastic prizes.



Since it’s establishment in 1955, the festival has become something of an institution, unfolding in the city’s parks, along the streets and on the waters of the Yarra River. It holds the title of Australia’s largest free community festival



All entry fees will be donated to your choice of charity, so if you think you can fly, then try.