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Great coverage from SBS The world’s largest rock art collection could be destroyed within this century An inquiry was called in November 2016 to investigate if federal and state government entities and private companies operating in the area were adequately ...

From the Guardian Inquiry finds Burrup peninsula discussions did not properly consult traditional owners The Murujuga Aboriginal Council says it was not substantially consulted about the idea of pursuing a world heritage listing for the Burrup peninsula. Photograph: Graeme Robertson ...

From the West Australian: Senate committee split on Burrup rock art report The Senate committee set up to inquire into the effects of industrial emissions on the Burrup Peninsula’s ancient Aboriginal rock art has split along party lines in their ...

The ABC’s take on the senate report Future of globally significant rock art still up in air as Senate inquiry hands down findings A senator involved in a long-awaited inquiry into the future of Australia’s globally significant rock art on ...

The Senate report on the Burrup was finally tabled on Wednesday 21 March. The committee heard of significant flaws in previous rock art monitoring programs and that industrial emissions are causing extremely fast rock degradation. Here’s a video of Senator ...

Western Australia chemical plants threaten 40,000-year-old rock art Anne Davies, Guardian Australia Senate inquiry has heard conflicting evidence on the impact of gas, ammonium and fertiliser plants on the Burrup Peninsula On a far flung peninsula halfway up the coast ...

Carmel Charlton has released a song about the Ancient Rock Art after hearing about it on Radio National. Her CD will be available online from www.carmelcharlton.com for anyone who’s interested.