Monuments Vandalized Ahead of Australia Day, Sparking Reconciliation Debate
#AustraliaDay #IndigenousRightsMultiple monuments in Australia were defaced ahead of National Day celebrations, as Indigenous Australians view the day as one of mourning. Statues in Melbourne and Canberra were damaged, with slogans like "Land back" and "The colony is falling" found. # read more
Captain Cook statue vandalized in Sydney ahead of Australia Day
#CaptainCook #AustraliaDayA Captain Cook statue in Sydney was vandalized ahead of Australia Day, with red paint, graffiti, and parts of the statue removed. Police are investigating the incident, which is part of an ongoing debate about Cook's legacy and British colonization in Australia. read more