‘MOONING, STREAKING’ NOW A CRIME IN AUSSIE STATE

SYDNEY: Exposing bare buttocks in public and running naked in a public place to shock or amuse have been officially made a crime in the Australian state of Victoria, it was revealed yesterday. “Mooning or streaking”, which was previously punishable under other laws, has now been specifically named as offence in the amendment of the Summary Offences Act 1966 that also includes sexual crimes. First-time offenders could face two months in jail while repeat offenders could be locked up for six months, according to the legislation. – dpa