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The Advertiser
12-07-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world
Environmentalists and traditional owners who fear industrial pollution is harming ancient rock art hope World Heritage status will attract global scrutiny to the issue. The Murujuga rock art landscape in Western Australia was listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a heritage site on Friday following lobbying by the federal government. The inscription recognises the First Nations cultural value of the more than one million engravings in WA's northwest, some of which are thought to be more than 50,000 years old. The site was previously put forward to UNESCO for World Heritage listing in 2023 but Australia's application was referred back in May. UNESCO recommended state and federal governments address concerns that nearby acid emissions were degrading the art, including those from Woodside's Burrup gas hub, which was recently granted provisional approval to operate for another 40 years. Federal and state governments and the Murujuga Cultural Landscape have been celebrating the win. But other traditional owners in Paris for the decision have been left disappointed after failing to secure protections from industry. "Global scrutiny will now be applied to what is happening at Murujuga," Mardathoonera woman and Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper said. "You cannot have industry and culture coexist. It's never happened. It never works," she said. Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy said the "world is now watching" and urged the federal environment minister to reject Woodside's gas project extension. Environment Minister Murray Watt said his government was committed to protecting the site now and for future generations. "It has been a great privilege to support the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Murujuga to see this globally significant cultural landscape included on the World Heritage List," Senator Watt said. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Hicks said it was an "exceptionally proud moment". "It is recognition of the hard work that MAC has put in to progressing this nomination, but it is also recognition of the way our ancestors have managed this extraordinary landscape for over 50,000 years," he said. Environmentalists and traditional owners who fear industrial pollution is harming ancient rock art hope World Heritage status will attract global scrutiny to the issue. The Murujuga rock art landscape in Western Australia was listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a heritage site on Friday following lobbying by the federal government. The inscription recognises the First Nations cultural value of the more than one million engravings in WA's northwest, some of which are thought to be more than 50,000 years old. The site was previously put forward to UNESCO for World Heritage listing in 2023 but Australia's application was referred back in May. UNESCO recommended state and federal governments address concerns that nearby acid emissions were degrading the art, including those from Woodside's Burrup gas hub, which was recently granted provisional approval to operate for another 40 years. Federal and state governments and the Murujuga Cultural Landscape have been celebrating the win. But other traditional owners in Paris for the decision have been left disappointed after failing to secure protections from industry. "Global scrutiny will now be applied to what is happening at Murujuga," Mardathoonera woman and Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper said. "You cannot have industry and culture coexist. It's never happened. It never works," she said. Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy said the "world is now watching" and urged the federal environment minister to reject Woodside's gas project extension. Environment Minister Murray Watt said his government was committed to protecting the site now and for future generations. "It has been a great privilege to support the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Murujuga to see this globally significant cultural landscape included on the World Heritage List," Senator Watt said. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Hicks said it was an "exceptionally proud moment". "It is recognition of the hard work that MAC has put in to progressing this nomination, but it is also recognition of the way our ancestors have managed this extraordinary landscape for over 50,000 years," he said. Environmentalists and traditional owners who fear industrial pollution is harming ancient rock art hope World Heritage status will attract global scrutiny to the issue. The Murujuga rock art landscape in Western Australia was listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a heritage site on Friday following lobbying by the federal government. The inscription recognises the First Nations cultural value of the more than one million engravings in WA's northwest, some of which are thought to be more than 50,000 years old. The site was previously put forward to UNESCO for World Heritage listing in 2023 but Australia's application was referred back in May. UNESCO recommended state and federal governments address concerns that nearby acid emissions were degrading the art, including those from Woodside's Burrup gas hub, which was recently granted provisional approval to operate for another 40 years. Federal and state governments and the Murujuga Cultural Landscape have been celebrating the win. But other traditional owners in Paris for the decision have been left disappointed after failing to secure protections from industry. "Global scrutiny will now be applied to what is happening at Murujuga," Mardathoonera woman and Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper said. "You cannot have industry and culture coexist. It's never happened. It never works," she said. Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy said the "world is now watching" and urged the federal environment minister to reject Woodside's gas project extension. Environment Minister Murray Watt said his government was committed to protecting the site now and for future generations. "It has been a great privilege to support the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Murujuga to see this globally significant cultural landscape included on the World Heritage List," Senator Watt said. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Hicks said it was an "exceptionally proud moment". "It is recognition of the hard work that MAC has put in to progressing this nomination, but it is also recognition of the way our ancestors have managed this extraordinary landscape for over 50,000 years," he said. Environmentalists and traditional owners who fear industrial pollution is harming ancient rock art hope World Heritage status will attract global scrutiny to the issue. The Murujuga rock art landscape in Western Australia was listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a heritage site on Friday following lobbying by the federal government. The inscription recognises the First Nations cultural value of the more than one million engravings in WA's northwest, some of which are thought to be more than 50,000 years old. The site was previously put forward to UNESCO for World Heritage listing in 2023 but Australia's application was referred back in May. UNESCO recommended state and federal governments address concerns that nearby acid emissions were degrading the art, including those from Woodside's Burrup gas hub, which was recently granted provisional approval to operate for another 40 years. Federal and state governments and the Murujuga Cultural Landscape have been celebrating the win. But other traditional owners in Paris for the decision have been left disappointed after failing to secure protections from industry. "Global scrutiny will now be applied to what is happening at Murujuga," Mardathoonera woman and Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper said. "You cannot have industry and culture coexist. It's never happened. It never works," she said. Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy said the "world is now watching" and urged the federal environment minister to reject Woodside's gas project extension. Environment Minister Murray Watt said his government was committed to protecting the site now and for future generations. "It has been a great privilege to support the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Murujuga to see this globally significant cultural landscape included on the World Heritage List," Senator Watt said. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Hicks said it was an "exceptionally proud moment". "It is recognition of the hard work that MAC has put in to progressing this nomination, but it is also recognition of the way our ancestors have managed this extraordinary landscape for over 50,000 years," he said.
West Australian
12-07-2025
- General
- West Australian
Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world
Environmentalists and traditional owners who fear industrial pollution is harming ancient rock art hope World Heritage status will attract global scrutiny to the issue. The Murujuga rock art landscape in Western Australia was listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a heritage site on Friday following lobbying by the federal government. The inscription recognises the First Nations cultural value of the more than one million engravings in WA's northwest, some of which are thought to be more than 50,000 years old. The site was previously put forward to UNESCO for World Heritage listing in 2023 but Australia's application was referred back in May. UNESCO recommended state and federal governments address concerns that nearby acid emissions were degrading the art, including those from Woodside's Burrup gas hub, which was recently granted provisional approval to operate for another 40 years. Federal and state governments and the Murujuga Cultural Landscape have been celebrating the win. But other traditional owners in Paris for the decision have been left disappointed after failing to secure protections from industry. "Global scrutiny will now be applied to what is happening at Murujuga," Mardathoonera woman and Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper said. "You cannot have industry and culture coexist. It's never happened. It never works," she said. Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy said the "world is now watching" and urged the federal environment minister to reject Woodside's gas project extension. Environment Minister Murray Watt said his government was committed to protecting the site now and for future generations. "It has been a great privilege to support the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Murujuga to see this globally significant cultural landscape included on the World Heritage List," Senator Watt said. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Hicks said it was an "exceptionally proud moment". "It is recognition of the hard work that MAC has put in to progressing this nomination, but it is also recognition of the way our ancestors have managed this extraordinary landscape for over 50,000 years," he said.
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world
Environmentalists and traditional owners who fear industrial pollution is harming ancient rock art hope World Heritage status will attract global scrutiny to the issue. The Murujuga rock art landscape in Western Australia was listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a heritage site on Friday following lobbying by the federal government. The inscription recognises the First Nations cultural value of the more than one million engravings in WA's northwest, some of which are thought to be more than 50,000 years old. The site was previously put forward to UNESCO for World Heritage listing in 2023 but Australia's application was referred back in May. UNESCO recommended state and federal governments address concerns that nearby acid emissions were degrading the art, including those from Woodside's Burrup gas hub, which was recently granted provisional approval to operate for another 40 years. Federal and state governments and the Murujuga Cultural Landscape have been celebrating the win. But other traditional owners in Paris for the decision have been left disappointed after failing to secure protections from industry. "Global scrutiny will now be applied to what is happening at Murujuga," Mardathoonera woman and Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper said. "You cannot have industry and culture coexist. It's never happened. It never works," she said. Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy said the "world is now watching" and urged the federal environment minister to reject Woodside's gas project extension. Environment Minister Murray Watt said his government was committed to protecting the site now and for future generations. "It has been a great privilege to support the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Murujuga to see this globally significant cultural landscape included on the World Heritage List," Senator Watt said. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Hicks said it was an "exceptionally proud moment". "It is recognition of the hard work that MAC has put in to progressing this nomination, but it is also recognition of the way our ancestors have managed this extraordinary landscape for over 50,000 years," he said.
West Australian
06-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Custodian closer to rock art answers after 'rude' wait
Legal action launched by a traditional custodian will go ahead in a bid to compel the government to consider a heritage application to protect Indigenous rock art. Mardathoonera woman Raelene Cooper said she was thrilled the case against the newly appointed environment minister Murray Watt was moving forward without further delays. "It's rude to have someone waiting for such a long time," the Save our Songlines co-founder said outside the Federal Court in Sydney. "I am furious that the minister would make a decision to lock in ongoing and irreversible damage to my country before addressing my application." The court determined Ms Cooper's case would be heard in the week of July 14. The preliminary hearing follows the minister's interim approval of Woodside's North West Shelf extension, a controversial gas project in Western Australia. The call has flared tensions, with environmental and Indigenous groups arguing it will slow efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and have a ruinous effect on nearby ancient petroglyphs. Senator Watt attached heritage and air quality conditions to the approval and those are yet to be formally agreed to by the Australian energy giant. Ms Cooper said the North West Shelf and other industrial developments at Woodside's Burrup Hub posed risks to the rock art - concerns and evidence laid out in full in a cultural heritage assessment the minister is yet to consider. The "section 10" heritage application was originally lodged in early 2022. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the conditions attached to the pending approval of the North West Shelf extension would address concerns about the rock art. "The local Aboriginal corporation there is, I've met with them in the past, they're very supportive of industry," he told ABC radio on Friday. "They want to make sure there's protection, but they support those jobs and that economic activity." In a separate case, three protesters are expected to be sentenced after targeting a 2023 Woodside annual general meeting with stench gas and flares.
Perth Now
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Custodian closer to rock art answers after 'rude' wait
Legal action launched by a traditional custodian will go ahead in a bid to compel the government to consider a heritage application to protect Indigenous rock art. Mardathoonera woman Raelene Cooper said she was thrilled the case against the newly appointed environment minister Murray Watt was moving forward without further delays. "It's rude to have someone waiting for such a long time," the Save our Songlines co-founder said outside the Federal Court in Sydney. "I am furious that the minister would make a decision to lock in ongoing and irreversible damage to my country before addressing my application." The court determined Ms Cooper's case would be heard in the week of July 14. The preliminary hearing follows the minister's interim approval of Woodside's North West Shelf extension, a controversial gas project in Western Australia. The call has flared tensions, with environmental and Indigenous groups arguing it will slow efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and have a ruinous effect on nearby ancient petroglyphs. Senator Watt attached heritage and air quality conditions to the approval and those are yet to be formally agreed to by the Australian energy giant. Ms Cooper said the North West Shelf and other industrial developments at Woodside's Burrup Hub posed risks to the rock art - concerns and evidence laid out in full in a cultural heritage assessment the minister is yet to consider. The "section 10" heritage application was originally lodged in early 2022. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the conditions attached to the pending approval of the North West Shelf extension would address concerns about the rock art. "The local Aboriginal corporation there is, I've met with them in the past, they're very supportive of industry," he told ABC radio on Friday. "They want to make sure there's protection, but they support those jobs and that economic activity." In a separate case, three protesters are expected to be sentenced after targeting a 2023 Woodside annual general meeting with stench gas and flares.
