A clear message to commuters.

A clear message to commuters. Photo: Luis Ascui



Melbourne's busiest railway stations have been blanketed in bright yellow ads aimed at warning commuters about the heightened risk of terrorism.


Throughout the CBD, from Richmond to Southern Cross stations, dozens of posters and banners, plastered from floor to ceiling, have popped up in the past few days, urging anyone who sees something to say something – by calling triple-0 or the National Security Hotline.


Daniel Bowen of the Public Transport Users Association said he hoped the terrorism awareness ads would encourage people to report suspicious packages or behaviour without causing panic among commuters.


Commuters cannot avoid the message.

Commuters cannot avoid the message. Photo: Luis Ascui



"Hopefully people won't feel too paranoid at seeing all this security-related advertising," he said.