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Young Woman Convicted for Vandalizing Sculpture with Googly Eyes

3/25/2026

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Amelia Vanderhorst, 20, of Mount Gambier, was convicted of vandalizing the Cast in Blue sculpture by attaching googly eyes.
Vanderhorst pleaded guilty to graffiti charges.
The Mount Gambier City Council incurred nearly A$3,000 in repair costs.
Mayor Lynette Martin described the act as disrespectful toward the sculpture.
Vanderhorst raised A$1,894 for legal fees before the crowdfunding page was removed.

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Story summary

Amelia Vanderhorst, 20, of Mount Gambier, was convicted of vandalizing the Cast in Blue sculpture by attaching googly eyes.
Vanderhorst pleaded guilty to graffiti charges.
The Mount Gambier City Council incurred nearly A$3,000 in repair costs.
Mayor Lynette Martin described the act as disrespectful toward the sculpture.
Vanderhorst raised A$1,894 for legal fees before the crowdfunding page was removed.