Vandals have targeted the busts of former Australian prime ministers in Victoria, in an attack police believe is politically motivated ahead of Australia Day.
say about 20 statues were damaged at Prime Ministers Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens between 2am and 5am yesterday.
Victoria Police Senior Seargent Brad Hall said the "senseless" attack was believed to be politically motivated ahead of Australia Day. Police have released CCTV images of those believed to be responsible and a white ute used to flee the scene.Unassuming traffic stop leads cops to $36k in cash, commercial-sized discoveryPolice have released CCTV images of people believed to be responsible and a white ute used to flee the scene.
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