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ALHR condemns ‘out of step’ construction plans by Bathurst Regional Council
By Emma Ryan|23 February 2021
Ahead of International Women’s Day next month, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) has criticised Bathurst Regional Council over plans to destroy a sacred ceremonial area located at one of the city’s tourist attractions.
ALHR says plans to commence construction of a go-kart track at Wahluu (Mount Panorama) speak to severe issues, with the construction set to destroy a sacred Wiradyuri Women’s ceremonial area. Ironically, ALHR said, the construction is set to commence on International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021.
“Wahluu has a long and important history for the Wiradyuri community, the Traditional Owners of the Bathurst Region. The site’s ancient and ongoing cultural significance stems from its role as a place where women handed their sons to men for tribal initiations. In 2015, the Aboriginal cultural heritage values of the site were formally