Backstreet battle over inner-city beer garden escalates to Supreme Court
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By The Age
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A decades-long dispute between an inner-city beer garden and local council has escalated to the Supreme Court, with the establishment's right to use two public laneways for outdoor seating hanging in the balance. Operating for fifty years with shared access to these passages, the venue now faces potential restrictions as municipal authorities seek to reclaim the space. This landmark case highlights the ongoing tension between commercial establishments and urban planning regulations in densely populated areas.
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