72yo man accused of 'offensive' graffiti banned from Sydney suburbs (opens original article in a new tab)

A 72-year-old man accused of multiple graffiti and property damage incidents in Sydney was granted bail with conditions, including living with a church minister and avoiding certain areas, after a judge questioned why hate speech laws weren't applied.

• A 72-year-old man faces 44 counts of property damage and graffiti in Sydney's inner west.
• The court granted bail with conditions, including living with a church minister and avoiding specific areas.
• The judge expressed surprise that the case wasn't charged under hate speech laws, citing concerns about community impact.