Police Investigate as Vandals Break 103-Year-Old Anzac Monument in Half

In recent weeks there has been an uptick in the heavy vandalism of Australian historical and colonial monuments.The heavily damaged 103-year-old Anzac monument in the town of St. Helens in Tasmania. Courtesy of Tasmania Police1/31/2026|Updated: 1/31/2026Tasmania Police are actively investigating the toppling of a 103-year-old Anzac monument in the town of St. Helens.It’s believed to have occurred some time between Jan. 28-29.Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.Author’s Selected Articles