On 10th April, 2026 the Mariner Group (Forum Melbourne) removed the She Matters - Stop Killing Women mural from the wall in Hosier Lane and have told it's creator Sherele Moody that it cannot be put back.

This mural, which has survived in Hosier Lane for over 13 months was in my mind the most important mural in Melbourne. It commemorated the lives of 203 Australian women and children killed by domestic violence since January 1, 2024.

This wasn't just a mural. It was a work of love and hope. It needs to be there, and the Mariner Group should be ashamed of their attitude, and need to understand how people feel about this decision and it's likely impact on their venue. If they have this attitude about domestic violence against women and children their venue does not deserve people's support.

A powerful paste-up installation in memory of the 119 women killed by domestic violence in Australia since January 2024. Installed for International Women's Day