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. 

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…