A flowerbed shaped in the colors of the Progress Pride flag, defiled by cowardice in Ballarat during Pride Month. This isn’t just vandalism; it’s a reminder of how deeply ingrained intolerance still is. Power structures consistently fail their most marginalized when public displays of queer pride are destroyed right under their watch. The urgency of this act isn't just in its hostility, but in its attempt to silence us. We see more conservative attempts at erasure—here and everywhere. It's time to demand accountability and shout louder until equality is non-negotiable. Stand up, speak out.








