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From trash bins to tourist hub: How street art transformed Hosier Lane

Hosier Lane was once an alley like so many others – dark, unattractive, and full of trash. Now, tourists come in droves because of the famed graffiti on the walls. Xueshan Li reports on how the lane became an iconic Melbourne attraction. 

Video by Xueshan Li
 

This story is part of our Transformation video series. 

About The Citizen

THE CITIZEN is a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline. Find out more →

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