A statue of John Batman in Melbourne was vandalized, cut in half, ahead of Australia Day.
A statue of John Batman, a controversial figure in Melbourne's founding, was vandalized near the Queen Victoria Market the night before Australia Day. The bluestone statue, erected in 1881, was cut in half. This incident follows similar acts of vandalism against statues of former prime ministers and Captain James Cook. Police are investigating, and security is being increased around other statues.
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