Another act of vandalism on Captain Cook statue

A vandalised Captain Cook statue is seen at Fitzory Garden, Melbourne, Tuesday, February 25, 2025. (AAP Image/Diego Fedele) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DIEGO FEDELE/AAPIMAGE

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Vandals have tried to decapitate a statue of Captain Cook and sprayed graffiti on a historic cottage in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan labelled the attack "senseless vandalism," stating it "has no place" in society.

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Another act of vandalism on Captain Cook statue

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Vandals have tried to decapitate a statue of Captain Cook and sprayed graffiti on a historic cottage in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan labelled the attack "senseless vandalism," stating it "has no place" in society.

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