Racist graffiti appears on historic timber bridge in NSW Far South Coast
Vandalism featuring profanity and racist slurs was discovered on a heritage timber bridge on the NSW Far South Coast, prompting police notification and council cleanup.
Over the weekend, a historic timber bridge in the Far South Coast region of New South Wales was defaced with offensive language and racist remarks. An Aboriginal elder, who believes they were the target, described the incident as distressing. The matter has been reported to law enforcement, and staff from Bega Valley Shire Council have since removed the graffiti.
Why it matters
The graffiti highlights ongoing racial tensions and the need for community cohesion in the region.
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