[News] The Saga Of Cairns’ Nazi Captain Cook Statue Is Finally Over A local demolition contractor reportedly bought the statue for $1. From the Big Prawn to the Giant Pineapple, Australia is lovingly known for the roadside caricatures that dot small country towns and seaside villages alike across our vast continent. Today marked the final chapter of one of Australia’s more obscure roadside attractions — a giant statue of Captain Cook performing a Sieg Heil above a topless bar in Cairns, Queensland. While we’re on it. Get rid of this disgusting Captain Cook statue in Cairns. I grew up riding...