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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Simon McCarthy

What happened to Jeff McCloy's statue of Charlie the Paparazzi pup?

Charlie the paparazzi dog has been removed from his perch on Hunter Street.

Charlie the Paparazzi Dog on Hunter Street might be the most photographed piece of public art in Newcastle, so it was inevitable that his disappearance would raise some questions.

The 150-kilogram bronze bust that was installed by former lord mayor turned property developer Jeff McCloy as a cheeky dig at the media types loitering about outside the law courts has been removed from his perch beside his bunny-headed companion for repairs.

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