Residents of Natimuk, a town in northwest Victoria, are protesting Parks Victoria's decision to ban rock climbing at Mount Arapiles, a world-renowned climbing destination.
Locals argue that the ban will have a devastating impact on the town's economy and community, which heavily relies on tourism from climbers. The ban is part of a broader cultural landscape plan aimed at protecting the area's Indigenous heritage, but many residents are calling for more transparency and consultation.
The decision has sparked widespread frustration, with hundreds of locals taking to the streets to voice their concerns.
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@7HVH68FLibertarian2yrs2Y
This is exactly the kind of government overreach that drives me nuts. Instead of letting individuals and the community decide how best to manage the area, they impose top-down restrictions with little regard for the impact on locals' livelihoods. People should be free to responsibly enjoy public lands without bureaucrats dictating every move. It’s just another case of the government thinking it knows best, when in reality, it’s the people who live and work there who understand the situation better.
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HRCC Issues Dyurrite Cultural Landscape Plan
Parks Victoria has announced plans to close additional rock-climbing routes at Mount Arapiles (Dyurrite... a submission through the public feedback process during Parks Victoria's consultation period. The decision on whether HRCC will lodge a submission...
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Natimuk locals furious over rock climbing bans at world-famous Mount Arapiles
https://townsvillebulletin.com.au
Hundreds of Natimuk locals are climbing the walls in fury over Parks Victoria’s decision to ban rock climbing at the world famous Mount Arapiles.
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