Brisbane Times ·general ·2 hours ago

Council demands ‘fortress-like’ shopfront shutter be removed despite burglary fears

Monash City Council ordered Oakleigh Cellars in Melbourne to remove its black roller shutter, deeming it an unattractive and inactive facade. Co-owner Chris Thompson stated the shutter had prevented burglaries since 2023, after a significant theft early on. The council insists that security measures must enhance shopfront visibility while addressing crime efficiently.

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