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 After years of advocacy led by figures like barrister Avelina Tarrago, four exploration leases were withdrawn—preventing a potential cultural and environmental disaster akin to the Juukan Gorge tragedy.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 the Mulligan River Aboriginal Corporation, the reserve will require annual health monitoring—a model poised to inspire nationwide conservation efforts rooted in Indigenous knowledge and stewardship.
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