SEEKING A BALANCE (or was that SEEKING A BILLION?)

Considerable time, effort and taxpayer’s money has been spent developing a pretty document that claims to be about balancing conservation with resource use in the Northern Flinders Ranges. However it appears to deliver much more for mineral explorers and miners at the expense of the environment. Given the significant ecological values and iconic beauty of Arkaroola, we had anticipated a much higher level of protection than what is proposed in Seeking a Balance. While we welcome protection for Mawson Plateau, its lower mineral prospectivity,... MORE

Arkaroola under threat, please HELP!

State Government’s Response to Mining on Arkaroola Some Important Late-breaking News: Please download the initial report and proposals by the State Government regarding future mining on Arkaroola. This is an appeal to all Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary friends and supporters to please examine this document very closely and to note that whilst some areas of the northern Flinders Ranges, in particular Mawson Plateau, are being afforded total protection, the majority of important Arkaroola sites are not. We only have until 29 December... MORE