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A go-kart track proposal at Bathurst’s Mount Panorama is testing cultural heritage framework
Mount Panorama, overlooking the regional city of Bathurst in New South Wales, is a national icon.
Key points:
- A $4.3 million go-kart track at Mount Panorama in Bathurst is on hold after the Federal Government intervened
- Some say the mountain was a special site for Wiradyuri women
- Local Aboriginal groups are divided about the extent of the site’s cultural significance
For decades, racing enthusiasts have made a pilgrimage to the home of Australian motorsport, navigating the twists and bends of the circuit with a sense of awe.
For the local Wiradyuri people, their reverence for the mountain stretches back thousands of years.
“Being higher up in most ancient customs and traditions means that you’re closer to the creator, closer to your…
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