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Melbourne Council Removes Vandalized Captain Cook Memorial

The Yarra City Council in Melbourne voted on Tuesday to remove a repeatedly vandalized Captain Cook memorial from Edinburgh Gardens due to \$15,000 in irreparable damage from a January 28, 2023 attack, and ongoing maintenance costs; the bronze plaques may be given to the Captain Cook Society.

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Sydney Cook Statue Vandalized Again Ahead of Australia Day

A statue of Captain James Cook in Sydney was vandalized with red paint and disfigured, ahead of Australia Day, marking the second such incident in 12 months; the vandalism is viewed as undermining reconciliation efforts by local officials.

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