Pilungah Reserve Secured Forever | Adelaide News

Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Wangkamadla people celebrate a historic victory as Pilungah Reserve in Queensland is permanently protected from mining, thanks to a unique state law. After years of advocacy led by figures like barrister Avelina Tarrago, four exploration leases were withdrawn—preventing a potential cultural and environmental disaster akin to the Juukan Gorge tragedy. This sacred land, home to ancient songlines and petroglyphs that connect ceremonial sites across Central Australia, now stands as a vital wildlife haven for rare species like the fat-tailed Pseudantechinus. Managed by Bush Heritage Australia and…