A vision splendid or eyesore? South Australian court to rule on ‘Blue Blob’ sculpture vandalism charge

If Amelia Vanderhorst is found guilty and penalised for allegedly sticking googly eyes on Mount Gambier landmark, it might be the first time such an act has been punished

On Mount Gambier's Bay Road, the Blue Blob" stands like a proud but paunchy echidna, its seamless coating restored to perfection after an alleged googly eye stunt that captured the world's attention.

Amelia Vanderhorst, 20, from Mount Gambier in South Australia, was charged with damaging the town's $136,000 Cast in Blue sculpture by sticking large novelty eyes on it on 13 September.