Bridge clean up for sky high Pam the Bird graffiti Painters have begun the tall task of covering up a huge graffiti bird painted on a 140m bridge pylon by an alleged serial vandal. AAP · Jul 23
Petition plan to keep graffiti bird after stand-off A petition to preserve a large Pam the Bird cartoon spray-painted onto a busy commuter bridge has already gathered more than 4000 signatures. AAP · Jul 8
Traffic Chaos as Daredevil Climbs 460ft Melbourne Bridge, Demands Lower Taxes, and PB&J Sandwich From Police A Melbourne bridge climber sparked traffic chaos after scaling the Bolte Bridge, refusing to come down until taxes were lowered and police delivered a PB&J sandwich. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism? The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti scene The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
Police arrest man who spray-painted ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti on Australia’s Bolte Bridge tower Jack Gibson-Burrell, 22, arrested after he climbed down from tower following hours of persuasion The Independent UK · Jul 7
Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars An alleged vandal who requested a peanut butter sandwich during a bridge stand-off with police will remain behind bars despite being "a little bit hungry". AAP · Jul 6
'Get a hobby': vandal learns fate after shop graffiti A vandal has learned his punishment after causing thousands of dollars in damage when he graffitied a shop window, with a magistrate slamming his actions. AAP · Jun 3
Accused 'Pam the Bird' graffitist to face trial An accused graffiti vandal who allegedly scaled historical landmarks to tag "Pam the Bird" will fight more than 200 charges at trial. AAP · Feb 2
Who Is Pam The Bird? Graffiti Artist Facing 208 Vandalism Charges Appears in Court Dressed as Spider-Man Mysterious graffiti artist 'Pam the Bird' appeared in court dressed as Spider-Man after being hit with 208 vandalism charges. The viral figure's antics have sparked curiosity and controversy across the UK. International Business Times UK · Jul 24, 2025
'Pam' swaps bird for Spider-Man as more charges laid Prosecutors have more than tripled the number of charges against alleged graffiti vandal "Pam the Bird", who changed into a Spider-Man suit to leave court. AAP · Jul 24, 2025
Man allegedly behind Melbourne’s ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti bailed to live with ‘no nonsense’ grandmother Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, released after flagging he will fight more than 50 offences and being accused of painting on Melbourne landmarks The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2025
'Pam the Bird' flies from jail after being granted bail Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has walked from court with his head covered after being granted bail. AAP · Feb 26, 2025
'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has applied for bail again after losing his first bid because of his alleged risk of reoffending. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti creator denied bail as court hears of social media-driven reoffending risk Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, to remain behind bars over concerns the prolific design would continue across Melbourne if he was released The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2025
AAP · Feb 5, 2025 Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged Accused of trying to make sure everybody heard about "Pam the Bird", alleged vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell has lost his bid for bail.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2025 Alleged creator of prolific ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti in Melbourne has endangered the public, court told Jack Gibson-Burrell faces court after being charged with 50 offences, including criminal damage, burglary and shop theft
AAP · Feb 4, 2025 Bail decision delays for accused 'Pam the Bird' vandal A man who allegedly spray-painted "Pam the Bird" graffiti across Melbourne trains and landmarks is yet to learn whether he will be released on bail.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025 Police charge man suspected of leaving 'Pam the bird' graffiti on Melbourne landmarks Suspect, 21, faces over 50 charges including criminal damage, burglary and shop theft
AAP · Jan 31, 2025 Accused 'Pam the Bird' graffiti vandal makes bail bid The accused graffiti artist behind the notorious "Pam the Bird" murals has made an application for bail after being charged with 50 offences.