Earlier this week, a distressing incident at a war memorial in Western Australia sent shockwaves of outrage throughout the local community. The incident happened just weeks ahead of ANZAC Day.

It resulted in a ruined memorial garden, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers.

The shameful act at an RSL war memorial a couple of days ago left locals reeling, with many admitting to feeling ‘angry and hurt’.

Weeks ahead of ANZAC Day, the Esperance community in Western Australia were shocked to discover their ruined memorial gardens in a seemingly deliberate act of vandalism.

The local community organisers at Esperance shared photos of the incident on social media. In the images, flowers were scattered across the pavement after being ripped from their flower beds nearby. The residents, hurt by the incident, condemned the person responsible in the accompanying post.

ANZAC Day is just weeks away. Credit: Australian War Memorial

‘So, so close to ANZAC Day, and this happens?’ The organisers wrote.

‘The Shire of Esperance work hard with us to make the RSL Memorial Park look the best it can be leading up to ANZAC Day, and then this [happens]!’ they continued.

‘This is sadly an act of total disrespect, disrespect to those that sacrificed so much for our country AND for YOU!!! This hurts our members to the core!’

‘We are angry and hurt and probably going to offend someone. However, that’s nothing on the offence this sick act has caused!’ They shared before adding that the flower beds would be ‘tidied and sorted’ immediately, courtesy of their hardworking crew.

They also asked residents to get in contact with them or the authorities if they knew anything about the perpetrator.

Members of the group expressed their outrage and concerns in the comments section of the post.

‘CCTV has got to be the answer. If you are doing nothing wrong, there is nothing to worry about!’ One wrote.

‘Disgraceful,’ someone else replied.

Another agreed and called it ‘disgusting behaviour’. ‘Time for council to have CCTV installed,’ they added.

The flower beds were destroyed. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

‘Surely some of the businesses have CCTV around the area?’ One suggested.

While another commented that the vandaliser must’ve been proud of their ‘achievement’. ‘A proud moment for those brave persons for finding the courage and strength to take on defenceless, dainty little flowers,’ they stated.

Someone shared that they would like to see war veterans sit down with the ‘disrespectful offender’ and tell them ‘exactly what they and their mates gave up for the rights of people’.

‘Frankly, I would like to suggest something more, but I would probably be put in jail,’ they added.

WA Police confirmed that the offender was a woman who has since been arrested and charged. However, no further details were given.

‘The Esperance community were understandably upset with the total disrespect & damage caused to the RSL Memorial Park. Please be advised that @EsperancePol arrested and charged a female with Criminal Damage on the day of the incident,’ the authorities shared on their official Facebook page.

According to Section 444 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, ‘any person who wilfully and unlawfully destroys or damages any property is guilty of a crime’. In WA, getting charged with Criminal Damage is an ‘either way’ offence, which means that the offender can either be dealt with a summary jurisdiction or on indictment.

The maximum penalty for criminal damage in WA is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

The offender was quickly apprehended after the incident. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

Many Facebook users still expressed outrage over the incident. Some wanted the offender to be punished and made to ‘buy more plants’ and ‘replant them’ personally. ‘Shameful what she has done,’ one added.

Meanwhile, the community organisers at Esperance RSL thanked the police for their immediate action.

‘The Esperance RSL would like to thank the [WA Police Force] for their immediate action in dealing with this incident over what was a very busy weekend for them,’ they said in a separate Facebook post.

They continued: ‘Thank you also to the Shire of Esperance and community members that worked towards tidying the area, a spot of gardening and offering support. To the [broader] community, thank you for your support and kind words. We look forward to seeing you all on ANZAC Day.’

Key Takeaways

• An RSL war memorial in Esperance, Western Australia, was vandalised just weeks ahead of Anzac Day.
• Bunches of flowers were ripped from the nearby garden beds and scattered across the pavement, sparking outrage in the community.
• A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal damage in connection with the incident.
• The maximum penalty for criminal damage in Western Australia is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

We thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation and ask our members to take a moment this ANZAC Day to appreciate their efforts and reflect on their important contributions.

Do you have anything to say to the disrespectful vandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

 

[Voortrekker]

She'll say it's not her fault, she had a bad upbringing, her parents never understood her and the authorities will water down the punishment till it's almost nonexistent.
Bring back the stocks! Hang a sign round her neck and let the townsfolk mete out the punishment. Make her attend the Anzac day services, after first repairing and replanting the flowerbeds. Make her pay for the lost plants and the replacement ones and then a deterrent cost on top. at the very least.

\Ricci. Such a penalty in this country ? You must be joking. Probably get a $50.00 fine.

 

[Leonard Hall]

Earlier this week, a distressing incident at a war memorial in Western Australia sent shockwaves of outrage throughout the local community. The incident happened just weeks ahead of ANZAC Day.

It resulted in a ruined memorial garden, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers.

The shameful act at an RSL war memorial a couple of days ago left locals reeling, with many admitting to feeling ‘angry and hurt’.

Weeks ahead of ANZAC Day, the Esperance community in Western Australia were shocked to discover their ruined memorial gardens in a seemingly deliberate act of vandalism.

The local community organisers at Esperance shared photos of the incident on social media. In the images, flowers were scattered across the pavement after being ripped from their flower beds nearby. The residents, hurt by the incident, condemned the person responsible in the accompanying post.

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ANZAC Day is just weeks away. Credit: Australian War Memorial

‘So, so close to ANZAC Day, and this happens?’ The organisers wrote.

‘The Shire of Esperance work hard with us to make the RSL Memorial Park look the best it can be leading up to ANZAC Day, and then this [happens]!’ they continued.

‘This is sadly an act of total disrespect, disrespect to those that sacrificed so much for our country AND for YOU!!! This hurts our members to the core!’

‘We are angry and hurt and probably going to offend someone. However, that’s nothing on the offence this sick act has caused!’ They shared before adding that the flower beds would be ‘tidied and sorted’ immediately, courtesy of their hardworking crew.

They also asked residents to get in contact with them or the authorities if they knew anything about the perpetrator.

Members of the group expressed their outrage and concerns in the comments section of the post.

‘CCTV has got to be the answer. If you are doing nothing wrong, there is nothing to worry about!’ One wrote.

‘Disgraceful,’ someone else replied.

Another agreed and called it ‘disgusting behaviour’. ‘Time for council to have CCTV installed,’ they added.

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The flower beds were destroyed. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

‘Surely some of the businesses have CCTV around the area?’ One suggested.

While another commented that the vandaliser must’ve been proud of their ‘achievement’. ‘A proud moment for those brave persons for finding the courage and strength to take on defenceless, dainty little flowers,’ they stated.

Someone shared that they would like to see war veterans sit down with the ‘disrespectful offender’ and tell them ‘exactly what they and their mates gave up for the rights of people’.

‘Frankly, I would like to suggest something more, but I would probably be put in jail,’ they added.

WA Police confirmed that the offender was a woman who has since been arrested and charged. However, no further details were given.

‘The Esperance community were understandably upset with the total disrespect & damage caused to the RSL Memorial Park. Please be advised that @EsperancePol arrested and charged a female with Criminal Damage on the day of the incident,’ the authorities shared on their official Facebook page.

According to Section 444 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, ‘any person who wilfully and unlawfully destroys or damages any property is guilty of a crime’. In WA, getting charged with Criminal Damage is an ‘either way’ offence, which means that the offender can either be dealt with a summary jurisdiction or on indictment.

The maximum penalty for criminal damage in WA is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

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The offender was quickly apprehended after the incident. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

Many Facebook users still expressed outrage over the incident. Some wanted the offender to be punished and made to ‘buy more plants’ and ‘replant them’ personally. ‘Shameful what she has done,’ one added.

Meanwhile, the community organisers at Esperance RSL thanked the police for their immediate action.

‘The Esperance RSL would like to thank the [WA Police Force] for their immediate action in dealing with this incident over what was a very busy weekend for them,’ they said in a separate Facebook post.

They continued: ‘Thank you also to the Shire of Esperance and community members that worked towards tidying the area, a spot of gardening and offering support. To the [broader] community, thank you for your support and kind words. We look forward to seeing you all on ANZAC Day.’

Key Takeaways

• An RSL war memorial in Esperance, Western Australia, was vandalised just weeks ahead of Anzac Day.
• Bunches of flowers were ripped from the nearby garden beds and scattered across the pavement, sparking outrage in the community.
• A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal damage in connection with the incident.
• The maximum penalty for criminal damage in Western Australia is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

We thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation and ask our members to take a moment this ANZAC Day to appreciate their efforts and reflect on their important contributions.

Do you have anything to say to the disrespectful vandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

 

[Leonard Hall]

Earlier this week, a distressing incident at a war memorial in Western Australia sent shockwaves of outrage throughout the local community. The incident happened just weeks ahead of ANZAC Day.

It resulted in a ruined memorial garden, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers.

The shameful act at an RSL war memorial a couple of days ago left locals reeling, with many admitting to feeling ‘angry and hurt’.

Weeks ahead of ANZAC Day, the Esperance community in Western Australia were shocked to discover their ruined memorial gardens in a seemingly deliberate act of vandalism.

The local community organisers at Esperance shared photos of the incident on social media. In the images, flowers were scattered across the pavement after being ripped from their flower beds nearby. The residents, hurt by the incident, condemned the person responsible in the accompanying post.

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ANZAC Day is just weeks away. Credit: Australian War Memorial

‘So, so close to ANZAC Day, and this happens?’ The organisers wrote.

‘The Shire of Esperance work hard with us to make the RSL Memorial Park look the best it can be leading up to ANZAC Day, and then this [happens]!’ they continued.

‘This is sadly an act of total disrespect, disrespect to those that sacrificed so much for our country AND for YOU!!! This hurts our members to the core!’

‘We are angry and hurt and probably going to offend someone. However, that’s nothing on the offence this sick act has caused!’ They shared before adding that the flower beds would be ‘tidied and sorted’ immediately, courtesy of their hardworking crew.

They also asked residents to get in contact with them or the authorities if they knew anything about the perpetrator.

Members of the group expressed their outrage and concerns in the comments section of the post.

‘CCTV has got to be the answer. If you are doing nothing wrong, there is nothing to worry about!’ One wrote.

‘Disgraceful,’ someone else replied.

Another agreed and called it ‘disgusting behaviour’. ‘Time for council to have CCTV installed,’ they added.

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The flower beds were destroyed. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

‘Surely some of the businesses have CCTV around the area?’ One suggested.

While another commented that the vandaliser must’ve been proud of their ‘achievement’. ‘A proud moment for those brave persons for finding the courage and strength to take on defenceless, dainty little flowers,’ they stated.

Someone shared that they would like to see war veterans sit down with the ‘disrespectful offender’ and tell them ‘exactly what they and their mates gave up for the rights of people’.

‘Frankly, I would like to suggest something more, but I would probably be put in jail,’ they added.

WA Police confirmed that the offender was a woman who has since been arrested and charged. However, no further details were given.

‘The Esperance community were understandably upset with the total disrespect & damage caused to the RSL Memorial Park. Please be advised that @EsperancePol arrested and charged a female with Criminal Damage on the day of the incident,’ the authorities shared on their official Facebook page.

According to Section 444 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, ‘any person who wilfully and unlawfully destroys or damages any property is guilty of a crime’. In WA, getting charged with Criminal Damage is an ‘either way’ offence, which means that the offender can either be dealt with a summary jurisdiction or on indictment.

The maximum penalty for criminal damage in WA is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

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The offender was quickly apprehended after the incident. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

Many Facebook users still expressed outrage over the incident. Some wanted the offender to be punished and made to ‘buy more plants’ and ‘replant them’ personally. ‘Shameful what she has done,’ one added.

Meanwhile, the community organisers at Esperance RSL thanked the police for their immediate action.

‘The Esperance RSL would like to thank the [WA Police Force] for their immediate action in dealing with this incident over what was a very busy weekend for them,’ they said in a separate Facebook post.

They continued: ‘Thank you also to the Shire of Esperance and community members that worked towards tidying the area, a spot of gardening and offering support. To the [broader] community, thank you for your support and kind words. We look forward to seeing you all on ANZAC Day.’

Key Takeaways

• An RSL war memorial in Esperance, Western Australia, was vandalised just weeks ahead of Anzac Day.
• Bunches of flowers were ripped from the nearby garden beds and scattered across the pavement, sparking outrage in the community.
• A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal damage in connection with the incident.
• The maximum penalty for criminal damage in Western Australia is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

We thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation and ask our members to take a moment this ANZAC Day to appreciate their efforts and reflect on their important contributions.

Do you have anything to say to the disrespectful vandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

We see this sort of activity quite often in Western Australia and it is usually as a result of drinking alcohol and an inbuilt hate of authorities. Instead of punishment I think the perpetrators should be given counselling and maybe a period of voluntary work with a gardening company to further educate them.

 

[TomDevine55]

Yes, I have somethig tos ay about this act of vandalism by this female which the authorities won't tell us who she is. SHAME ON THEM.

With what the Police are doing it is only leading to assumptions and probably the assumptions are correct in their entirety.
Is it a black woman or is she a women with total disrespect of what some people did by giving their own lives to protect democracy and freedom going in this state while, at the same time, giving these sick people the reasons as to why they are here today.

One thing is for sure though and I am willing to lay a bet on it that this women is not under police control or been in Jail at present for what she did, let alone being prosecuted to the full extent of the Law at a later date for what she did.

Even I, who came from a different background, will respect those Memorial Park and acknowledge the people who died for it. There is a reason that they died for, and it should be respected and idolized and taught at Schools to be respected....NOT DESTROYED.

I leave it to you to decide but for me that is another good reason as to why the "NO" Vote is what we all should be aiming for.

If that is true about her race, then she should have to attend education on how many of the Defence personnel of aboriginality served and died in all conflicts in Defence of their land and ideology. I am proud to say I worked be quite a few and found them to be nothing but professional and great people.

 

[Fat&fancy]

She'll say it's not her fault, she had a bad upbringing, her parents never understood her and the authorities will water down the punishment till it's almost nonexistent.
Bring back the stocks! Hang a sign round her neck and let the townsfolk mete out the punishment. Make her attend the Anzac day services, after first repairing and replanting the flowerbeds. Make her pay for the lost plants and the replacement ones and then a deterrent cost on top. at the very least.

Agreed!!!!

 

[Nardia]

Cockatoos sometimes do this looking for bulbs underground for food.

Stated a women arrested, hope she doesn’t get a slap on the wrist but think she will not serve any time in jail perhaps made to do community service weeding public gardens each weekend would be a good outcome.

 

[Nichola]

Cockatoos sometimes do this looking for bulbs underground for food.

Well I'm guessing the cockatoo will be treated with the full force of the law and get a 14 year sentence. The human scumbag, on the other hand, will probably get away with a suspended sentence, a slap on the wrist and a personal mental health counsellor for the forseeable future!

 

[Catherines]

Yes, I have somethig tos ay about this act of vandalism by this female which the authorities won't tell us who she is. SHAME ON THEM.

With what the Police are doing it is only leading to assumptions and probably the assumptions are correct in their entirety.
Is it a black woman or is she a women with total disrespect of what some people did by giving their own lives to protect democracy and freedom going in this state while, at the same time, giving these sick people the reasons as to why they are here today.

One thing is for sure though and I am willing to lay a bet on it that this women is not under police control or been in Jail at present for what she did, let alone being prosecuted to the full extent of the Law at a later date for what she did.

Even I, who came from a different background, will respect those Memorial Park and acknowledge the people who died for it. There is a reason that they died for, and it should be respected and idolized and taught at Schools to be respected....NOT DESTROYED.

I leave it to you to decide but for me that is another good reason as to why the "NO" Vote is what we all should be aiming for.

From what you have written in your last sentence here about the reason for the NO vote, it sounds like YOU are assuming, and condemning, the person as being ‘black’ as you put it. Don’t forget many of the crimes, petty or more severe, ARE perpetrated by so-called ‘white’ people also and there are times we see so-called white people on drugs or drunk who commit crimes. PLEASE DON’T MISJUDGE OR ACCUSE if you don’t know the details of this case.

It was a very disrespectful act and should be punished accordingly - no excuse to be ‘let off with a warning’. Any act of destruction of another’s property is an act of disrespect and there should be appropriate consequences.

 

[Catherines]

Agree completely NO vote is the right way to go, even The Elders are saying this is NOT the way to go, Labor have got it sooooooooooo wrong.

Don’t make assumptions about who did this (and it has been said a ‘woman’ - (black or white, not stated) has been arrested. It was not the ‘cockatoo’ looking for food, by the way!!

“Aussie all the way” you’ve made up your mind on how you want to vote, that’s your prerogative - don’t incite others to believe that your way is the only and correct way. We will all make up our minds one way or the other when asked to do so.

 

[Jest]

Earlier this week, a distressing incident at a war memorial in Western Australia sent shockwaves of outrage throughout the local community. The incident happened just weeks ahead of ANZAC Day.

It resulted in a ruined memorial garden, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers.

The shameful act at an RSL war memorial a couple of days ago left locals reeling, with many admitting to feeling ‘angry and hurt’.

Weeks ahead of ANZAC Day, the Esperance community in Western Australia were shocked to discover their ruined memorial gardens in a seemingly deliberate act of vandalism.

The local community organisers at Esperance shared photos of the incident on social media. In the images, flowers were scattered across the pavement after being ripped from their flower beds nearby. The residents, hurt by the incident, condemned the person responsible in the accompanying post.

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ANZAC Day is just weeks away. Credit: Australian War Memorial

‘So, so close to ANZAC Day, and this happens?’ The organisers wrote.

‘The Shire of Esperance work hard with us to make the RSL Memorial Park look the best it can be leading up to ANZAC Day, and then this [happens]!’ they continued.

‘This is sadly an act of total disrespect, disrespect to those that sacrificed so much for our country AND for YOU!!! This hurts our members to the core!’

‘We are angry and hurt and probably going to offend someone. However, that’s nothing on the offence this sick act has caused!’ They shared before adding that the flower beds would be ‘tidied and sorted’ immediately, courtesy of their hardworking crew.

They also asked residents to get in contact with them or the authorities if they knew anything about the perpetrator.

Members of the group expressed their outrage and concerns in the comments section of the post.

‘CCTV has got to be the answer. If you are doing nothing wrong, there is nothing to worry about!’ One wrote.

‘Disgraceful,’ someone else replied.

Another agreed and called it ‘disgusting behaviour’. ‘Time for council to have CCTV installed,’ they added.

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The flower beds were destroyed. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

‘Surely some of the businesses have CCTV around the area?’ One suggested.

While another commented that the vandaliser must’ve been proud of their ‘achievement’. ‘A proud moment for those brave persons for finding the courage and strength to take on defenceless, dainty little flowers,’ they stated.

Someone shared that they would like to see war veterans sit down with the ‘disrespectful offender’ and tell them ‘exactly what they and their mates gave up for the rights of people’.

‘Frankly, I would like to suggest something more, but I would probably be put in jail,’ they added.

WA Police confirmed that the offender was a woman who has since been arrested and charged. However, no further details were given.

‘The Esperance community were understandably upset with the total disrespect & damage caused to the RSL Memorial Park. Please be advised that @EsperancePol arrested and charged a female with Criminal Damage on the day of the incident,’ the authorities shared on their official Facebook page.

According to Section 444 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, ‘any person who wilfully and unlawfully destroys or damages any property is guilty of a crime’. In WA, getting charged with Criminal Damage is an ‘either way’ offence, which means that the offender can either be dealt with a summary jurisdiction or on indictment.

The maximum penalty for criminal damage in WA is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

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The offender was quickly apprehended after the incident. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

Many Facebook users still expressed outrage over the incident. Some wanted the offender to be punished and made to ‘buy more plants’ and ‘replant them’ personally. ‘Shameful what she has done,’ one added.

Meanwhile, the community organisers at Esperance RSL thanked the police for their immediate action.

‘The Esperance RSL would like to thank the [WA Police Force] for their immediate action in dealing with this incident over what was a very busy weekend for them,’ they said in a separate Facebook post.

They continued: ‘Thank you also to the Shire of Esperance and community members that worked towards tidying the area, a spot of gardening and offering support. To the [broader] community, thank you for your support and kind words. We look forward to seeing you all on ANZAC Day.’

Key Takeaways

• An RSL war memorial in Esperance, Western Australia, was vandalised just weeks ahead of Anzac Day.
• Bunches of flowers were ripped from the nearby garden beds and scattered across the pavement, sparking outrage in the community.
• A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal damage in connection with the incident.
• The maximum penalty for criminal damage in Western Australia is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

We thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation and ask our members to take a moment this ANZAC Day to appreciate their efforts and reflect on their important contributions.

Do you have anything to say to the disrespectful vandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

and will the piece of goods be charged? probably not. well be it on the head of the judge.

 

[Aussie all the Way]

Don’t make assumptions about who did this (and it has been said a ‘woman’ - (black or white, not stated) has been arrested. It was not the ‘cockatoo’ looking for food, by the way!!

“Aussie all the way” you’ve made up your mind on how you want to vote, that’s your prerogative - don’t incite others to believe that your way is the only and correct way. We will all make up our minds one way or the other when asked to do so.

If you read MY post which was number 5, I made no assumptions on colour, gender or anything else except who ever did it was a disrespectful TURD. The rest of it is my opinion not inciting anyone. Precious

 

[Catherines]

OK that’s your say and I have nothing more to add.

 

[Isabella]

Earlier this week, a distressing incident at a war memorial in Western Australia sent shockwaves of outrage throughout the local community. The incident happened just weeks ahead of ANZAC Day.

It resulted in a ruined memorial garden, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers.

The shameful act at an RSL war memorial a couple of days ago left locals reeling, with many admitting to feeling ‘angry and hurt’.

Weeks ahead of ANZAC Day, the Esperance community in Western Australia were shocked to discover their ruined memorial gardens in a seemingly deliberate act of vandalism.

The local community organisers at Esperance shared photos of the incident on social media. In the images, flowers were scattered across the pavement after being ripped from their flower beds nearby. The residents, hurt by the incident, condemned the person responsible in the accompanying post.

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ANZAC Day is just weeks away. Credit: Australian War Memorial

‘So, so close to ANZAC Day, and this happens?’ The organisers wrote.

‘The Shire of Esperance work hard with us to make the RSL Memorial Park look the best it can be leading up to ANZAC Day, and then this [happens]!’ they continued.

‘This is sadly an act of total disrespect, disrespect to those that sacrificed so much for our country AND for YOU!!! This hurts our members to the core!’

‘We are angry and hurt and probably going to offend someone. However, that’s nothing on the offence this sick act has caused!’ They shared before adding that the flower beds would be ‘tidied and sorted’ immediately, courtesy of their hardworking crew.

They also asked residents to get in contact with them or the authorities if they knew anything about the perpetrator.

Members of the group expressed their outrage and concerns in the comments section of the post.

‘CCTV has got to be the answer. If you are doing nothing wrong, there is nothing to worry about!’ One wrote.

‘Disgraceful,’ someone else replied.

Another agreed and called it ‘disgusting behaviour’. ‘Time for council to have CCTV installed,’ they added.

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The flower beds were destroyed. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

‘Surely some of the businesses have CCTV around the area?’ One suggested.

While another commented that the vandaliser must’ve been proud of their ‘achievement’. ‘A proud moment for those brave persons for finding the courage and strength to take on defenceless, dainty little flowers,’ they stated.

Someone shared that they would like to see war veterans sit down with the ‘disrespectful offender’ and tell them ‘exactly what they and their mates gave up for the rights of people’.

‘Frankly, I would like to suggest something more, but I would probably be put in jail,’ they added.

WA Police confirmed that the offender was a woman who has since been arrested and charged. However, no further details were given.

‘The Esperance community were understandably upset with the total disrespect & damage caused to the RSL Memorial Park. Please be advised that @EsperancePol arrested and charged a female with Criminal Damage on the day of the incident,’ the authorities shared on their official Facebook page.

According to Section 444 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, ‘any person who wilfully and unlawfully destroys or damages any property is guilty of a crime’. In WA, getting charged with Criminal Damage is an ‘either way’ offence, which means that the offender can either be dealt with a summary jurisdiction or on indictment.

The maximum penalty for criminal damage in WA is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

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The offender was quickly apprehended after the incident. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

Many Facebook users still expressed outrage over the incident. Some wanted the offender to be punished and made to ‘buy more plants’ and ‘replant them’ personally. ‘Shameful what she has done,’ one added.

Meanwhile, the community organisers at Esperance RSL thanked the police for their immediate action.

‘The Esperance RSL would like to thank the [WA Police Force] for their immediate action in dealing with this incident over what was a very busy weekend for them,’ they said in a separate Facebook post.

They continued: ‘Thank you also to the Shire of Esperance and community members that worked towards tidying the area, a spot of gardening and offering support. To the [broader] community, thank you for your support and kind words. We look forward to seeing you all on ANZAC Day.’

Key Takeaways

• An RSL war memorial in Esperance, Western Australia, was vandalised just weeks ahead of Anzac Day.
• Bunches of flowers were ripped from the nearby garden beds and scattered across the pavement, sparking outrage in the community.
• A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal damage in connection with the incident.
• The maximum penalty for criminal damage in Western Australia is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

We thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation and ask our members to take a moment this ANZAC Day to appreciate their efforts and reflect on their important contributions.

Do you have anything to say to the disrespectful vandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Just so wrong, Memorials put in place to REMEMBER those that gave their life for this Country and to say 'Thank You' to those men and women that Fought to keep this Country safe. LEST WE FORGET.

 

[Go Cats]

Earlier this week, a distressing incident at a war memorial in Western Australia sent shockwaves of outrage throughout the local community. The incident happened just weeks ahead of ANZAC Day.

It resulted in a ruined memorial garden, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers.

The shameful act at an RSL war memorial a couple of days ago left locals reeling, with many admitting to feeling ‘angry and hurt’.

Weeks ahead of ANZAC Day, the Esperance community in Western Australia were shocked to discover their ruined memorial gardens in a seemingly deliberate act of vandalism.

The local community organisers at Esperance shared photos of the incident on social media. In the images, flowers were scattered across the pavement after being ripped from their flower beds nearby. The residents, hurt by the incident, condemned the person responsible in the accompanying post.

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ANZAC Day is just weeks away. Credit: Australian War Memorial

‘So, so close to ANZAC Day, and this happens?’ The organisers wrote.

‘The Shire of Esperance work hard with us to make the RSL Memorial Park look the best it can be leading up to ANZAC Day, and then this [happens]!’ they continued.

‘This is sadly an act of total disrespect, disrespect to those that sacrificed so much for our country AND for YOU!!! This hurts our members to the core!’

‘We are angry and hurt and probably going to offend someone. However, that’s nothing on the offence this sick act has caused!’ They shared before adding that the flower beds would be ‘tidied and sorted’ immediately, courtesy of their hardworking crew.

They also asked residents to get in contact with them or the authorities if they knew anything about the perpetrator.

Members of the group expressed their outrage and concerns in the comments section of the post.

‘CCTV has got to be the answer. If you are doing nothing wrong, there is nothing to worry about!’ One wrote.

‘Disgraceful,’ someone else replied.

Another agreed and called it ‘disgusting behaviour’. ‘Time for council to have CCTV installed,’ they added.

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The flower beds were destroyed. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

‘Surely some of the businesses have CCTV around the area?’ One suggested.

While another commented that the vandaliser must’ve been proud of their ‘achievement’. ‘A proud moment for those brave persons for finding the courage and strength to take on defenceless, dainty little flowers,’ they stated.

Someone shared that they would like to see war veterans sit down with the ‘disrespectful offender’ and tell them ‘exactly what they and their mates gave up for the rights of people’.

‘Frankly, I would like to suggest something more, but I would probably be put in jail,’ they added.

WA Police confirmed that the offender was a woman who has since been arrested and charged. However, no further details were given.

‘The Esperance community were understandably upset with the total disrespect & damage caused to the RSL Memorial Park. Please be advised that @EsperancePol arrested and charged a female with Criminal Damage on the day of the incident,’ the authorities shared on their official Facebook page.

According to Section 444 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, ‘any person who wilfully and unlawfully destroys or damages any property is guilty of a crime’. In WA, getting charged with Criminal Damage is an ‘either way’ offence, which means that the offender can either be dealt with a summary jurisdiction or on indictment.

The maximum penalty for criminal damage in WA is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

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The offender was quickly apprehended after the incident. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

Many Facebook users still expressed outrage over the incident. Some wanted the offender to be punished and made to ‘buy more plants’ and ‘replant them’ personally. ‘Shameful what she has done,’ one added.

Meanwhile, the community organisers at Esperance RSL thanked the police for their immediate action.

‘The Esperance RSL would like to thank the [WA Police Force] for their immediate action in dealing with this incident over what was a very busy weekend for them,’ they said in a separate Facebook post.

They continued: ‘Thank you also to the Shire of Esperance and community members that worked towards tidying the area, a spot of gardening and offering support. To the [broader] community, thank you for your support and kind words. We look forward to seeing you all on ANZAC Day.’

Key Takeaways

• An RSL war memorial in Esperance, Western Australia, was vandalised just weeks ahead of Anzac Day.
• Bunches of flowers were ripped from the nearby garden beds and scattered across the pavement, sparking outrage in the community.
• A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal damage in connection with the incident.
• The maximum penalty for criminal damage in Western Australia is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

We thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation and ask our members to take a moment this ANZAC Day to appreciate their efforts and reflect on their important contributions.

Do you have anything to say to the disrespectful vandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Totally disrespectful.

 

[David William Ball]

Earlier this week, a distressing incident at a war memorial in Western Australia sent shockwaves of outrage throughout the local community. The incident happened just weeks ahead of ANZAC Day.

It resulted in a ruined memorial garden, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers.

The shameful act at an RSL war memorial a couple of days ago left locals reeling, with many admitting to feeling ‘angry and hurt’.

Weeks ahead of ANZAC Day, the Esperance community in Western Australia were shocked to discover their ruined memorial gardens in a seemingly deliberate act of vandalism.

The local community organisers at Esperance shared photos of the incident on social media. In the images, flowers were scattered across the pavement after being ripped from their flower beds nearby. The residents, hurt by the incident, condemned the person responsible in the accompanying post.

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ANZAC Day is just weeks away. Credit: Australian War Memorial

‘So, so close to ANZAC Day, and this happens?’ The organisers wrote.

‘The Shire of Esperance work hard with us to make the RSL Memorial Park look the best it can be leading up to ANZAC Day, and then this [happens]!’ they continued.

‘This is sadly an act of total disrespect, disrespect to those that sacrificed so much for our country AND for YOU!!! This hurts our members to the core!’

‘We are angry and hurt and probably going to offend someone. However, that’s nothing on the offence this sick act has caused!’ They shared before adding that the flower beds would be ‘tidied and sorted’ immediately, courtesy of their hardworking crew.

They also asked residents to get in contact with them or the authorities if they knew anything about the perpetrator.

Members of the group expressed their outrage and concerns in the comments section of the post.

‘CCTV has got to be the answer. If you are doing nothing wrong, there is nothing to worry about!’ One wrote.

‘Disgraceful,’ someone else replied.

Another agreed and called it ‘disgusting behaviour’. ‘Time for council to have CCTV installed,’ they added.

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The flower beds were destroyed. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

‘Surely some of the businesses have CCTV around the area?’ One suggested.

While another commented that the vandaliser must’ve been proud of their ‘achievement’. ‘A proud moment for those brave persons for finding the courage and strength to take on defenceless, dainty little flowers,’ they stated.

Someone shared that they would like to see war veterans sit down with the ‘disrespectful offender’ and tell them ‘exactly what they and their mates gave up for the rights of people’.

‘Frankly, I would like to suggest something more, but I would probably be put in jail,’ they added.

WA Police confirmed that the offender was a woman who has since been arrested and charged. However, no further details were given.

‘The Esperance community were understandably upset with the total disrespect & damage caused to the RSL Memorial Park. Please be advised that @EsperancePol arrested and charged a female with Criminal Damage on the day of the incident,’ the authorities shared on their official Facebook page.

According to Section 444 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, ‘any person who wilfully and unlawfully destroys or damages any property is guilty of a crime’. In WA, getting charged with Criminal Damage is an ‘either way’ offence, which means that the offender can either be dealt with a summary jurisdiction or on indictment.

The maximum penalty for criminal damage in WA is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

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The offender was quickly apprehended after the incident. Credit: Esperance RSL WA/Facebook

Many Facebook users still expressed outrage over the incident. Some wanted the offender to be punished and made to ‘buy more plants’ and ‘replant them’ personally. ‘Shameful what she has done,’ one added.

Meanwhile, the community organisers at Esperance RSL thanked the police for their immediate action.

‘The Esperance RSL would like to thank the [WA Police Force] for their immediate action in dealing with this incident over what was a very busy weekend for them,’ they said in a separate Facebook post.

They continued: ‘Thank you also to the Shire of Esperance and community members that worked towards tidying the area, a spot of gardening and offering support. To the [broader] community, thank you for your support and kind words. We look forward to seeing you all on ANZAC Day.’

Key Takeaways

• An RSL war memorial in Esperance, Western Australia, was vandalised just weeks ahead of Anzac Day.
• Bunches of flowers were ripped from the nearby garden beds and scattered across the pavement, sparking outrage in the community.
• A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal damage in connection with the incident.
• The maximum penalty for criminal damage in Western Australia is 14 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $36,000.

We thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation and ask our members to take a moment this ANZAC Day to appreciate their efforts and reflect on their important contributions.

Do you have anything to say to the disrespectful vandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

My father died in 1941trying to make the world a safer place for all people everywhere.

 

[Kelpie]

Agree completely NO vote is the right way to go, even The Elders are saying this is NOT the way to go, Labor have got it sooooooooooo wrong.

Well when the Elders and most Aboriginals are saying no, why should we belives the Politicians whom they are liars from birth.??

Why wouldn't Albo and his Aborignal Affairs Minister refused to see and talk to the Aboriginal Elders who travelled for probably thousands of kilometres to talk to them about it.?

I REST MY CASE.

 

[Kelpie]

Should be made stand for 3 hours beside the memorial, with a sandwich board on stating, “ I vandalised this war memorial “. Make her accept the abuse.

Hear hear.!!

And then made to stay there during the ceremony.

 

[MindyMac]

Disgusting. Lock them up for 25 years. Also, if they immigrated here and have Dual Citizenship then immediately retract their Australian citizenship and deport them and their entire family as well, even their parents, siblings. I Just Bet that these people also have dual citizenship and are also on $The Take from Centrelink.

It will teach them and everyone that Treason of any kind will Not Be Tolerated in any way.

 

[Kelpie]

Disgusting. Lock them up for 25 years. Also, if they immigrated here and have Dual Citizenship then immediately retract their Australian citizenship and deport them and their entire family as well, even their parents, siblings. I Just Bet that these people also have dual citizenship and are also on $The Take from Centrelink.

It will teach them and everyone that Treason of any kind will Not Be Tolerated in any way.

Well if that was the case, they shojuld learn the riles of living in Australia and abide by them. If not, well there is only one thing left to do. A one way ticket to where they came from, mafrked PERSONA NON GRATA.

BUT....for now we are only speculating because, thanks to the Local Police Command which want it to remain anonimous. As to why we don't lknow but I believe that it must a very touchy and sensitive subject to disclose.
Nevertheless IMHO they are wrong.

 

[Kelpie]

From what you have written in your last sentence here about the reason for the NO vote, it sounds like YOU are assuming, and condemning, the person as being ‘black’ as you put it. Don’t forget many of the crimes, petty or more severe, ARE perpetrated by so-called ‘white’ people also and there are times we see so-called white people on drugs or drunk who commit crimes. PLEASE DON’T MISJUDGE OR ACCUSE if you don’t know the details of this case.

It was a very disrespectful act and should be punished accordingly - no excuse to be ‘let off with a warning’. Any act of destruction of another’s property is an act of disrespect and there should be appropriate consequences.

The problem is that the Police is the one at fault causing assumptions to be made by the many followers of this thread.
Why don't they release the details of this woman.??? Who is she.?? if it was you or me doing that act of vandalism do you think that they would keep it quite and under the mat.??

It sound very fishy to me and totally wrong.

Now, and under a different scenario, why doesn't the Police act against Lisa Thorpe crap and what she is doing while dividing the nation, and prosecute her.??

And here I thought that the LAW was blind and equal to everyone living in this beautiful Country.

I WONDER.!!