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Two war memorials in western Victoria are victims of hate-fueled vandalism, sparking outrage across communities. In Dobie, a stolen plaque and spray-painted Aboriginal flag alongside “land back” and “lest we forget the frontier wars” defaced a memorial featuring symbolic ANZAC rocks — while trees and plants were also ripped out. Just last month, a century-old Beaufort memorial suffered similar red paint attacks with inflammatory slogans like “death to Australia.” Local leaders, including Ararat’s mayor Bob Sanders, call it a devastating blow to shared history and unity, warning such acts only deepen divisions. Police are investigating both incidents as community members rally to preserve these sacred sites honoring sacrifice.

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