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Anzac Memorial vandalised. (2026, September 17). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/anzac-memorial-vandalised-20260917-p60y7t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
“Anzac Memorial vandalised.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 Sept. 2026, https://www.smh.com.au/national/anzac-memorial-vandalised-20260917-p60y7t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
“Anzac Memorial vandalised.” The Sydney Morning Herald, September 17, 2026. https://www.smh.com.au/national/anzac-memorial-vandalised-20260917-p60y7t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
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On the night of April 17, 2023, vandals targeted the Anzac Memorial in Sydney's Martin Place, causing damage to its stone walls and pillars. The memorial honors Australian soldiers who fought in World War I, with the Anzac spirit representing national pride and remembrance for all military conflicts. Police have appealed for witnesses or surveillance footage from nearby businesses that could help identify those responsible for the vandalism. No arrests were reported as of yet, but the attack has sparked outrage among veterans' groups and the broader community concerned about the preservation of historical monuments.