Two monuments in a major CBD have been defaced in the lead-up to Australia Day, despite heightened protection efforts.

A memorial to early Victorian colonial settlers has been toppled and painted with the words “Death to Australia” ahead of Australia Day on Monday.

A memorial to early Victorian colonial settlers has been toppled and painted with the words “Death to Australia” ahead of Australia Day on Monday.

A memorial to early Victorian colonial settlers has been toppled and painted with the words “Death to Australia” ahead of Australia Day on Monday.

A memorial to early Victorian colonial settlers has been toppled and painted with the words “Death to Australia” ahead of Australia Day on Monday.

Two of Australia’s most historic statues have been reduced to rubble, bearing ominous graffiti, in an apparent overnight vandalism attack.

Two of Australia’s most historic statues have been reduced to rubble, bearing ominous graffiti, in an apparent overnight vandalism attack.

Protesters planning to march at two demonstrations despite a ban have been warned to expect riot police and officers with long firearms.

A dozen Esperance residents and groups have been announced in three categories as this year’s nominees for the Citizen of the Year Awards taking...

A dozen Esperance residents and groups have been announced in three categories as this year’s nominees for the Citizen of the Year Awards taking...