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Canning Stock Route Confusion From Wiluna to Well 15
Date: 01 Aug 2010
Travellers heading north from Wiluna along the Canning Stock Route have indicated that they were unaware that areas each side of the Route between Wells 5 to 15 are subject to Native Title, held by the Birriliburu Martu people. More info »
Calvert Range Closure Explained
Date: 18 May 2010
The Martu People of Western Australia via their Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation (WDLAC) have advised that no letters of permission will be issued for entry to the Calvert Ranges. More info »
NATIONAL JEEP JAMBOREE - OCT 2010
Date: 12 May 2010
Check out the flyer for this coming event. More info »
Australian 4x4 Gathering June 11 -15
Date: 10 Mar 2010
The 8th Australian 4x4 Gathering is to be held inland from Noosa Heads between 11 - 15 June. The Mitsubishi 4WD Club is hosting the event and welcomes inquiries from four wheel drivers and club groups. Don't miss this opportunity to get together with fellow enthusiasts. More info »
Date: 23 Jan 2010
The region's 4WD clubs will be having their biennial show at the Queanbeyan Showground over 13 & 14 February, 2010. Come and see what the clubs and the accessories industry participants have on display. More info »
PrintINFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS USING THE CANNING STOCK ROUTE DIRECT TO AND FROM WILUNA
Date: 08 Sep 2009
The Canning Stock Route The Birriliburu native title claim takes in part of the Canning Stock Route (CSR) which runs through the Western half of the determined area, Wells 5-15. (see map) While the historical activity on the CSR has varied over the years, the steady increase in tourist traffic has become a significant issue for the Birriliburu native title holders. In recent times there has been much discussion between the Birriliburu native title holders and other land holding groups along the length of the CSR, about the proper management of tourism in relation to the CSR. To date these discussions have been dominated by the issue of access to country adjacent to the CSR. The Birriliburu native title holders recognize that there is a great degree of interest from travellers wanting to learn more about the country and the people who ‘hold’ the country traversed by the CSR. The Birriliburu native title holders understand that many of the requests to visit places like the Canarvon Ranges are made by travellers who are genuinely interested in the history, traditions and stories of the Martu people. At present the Birriliburu native title holders are in the process of developing a body corporate which will manage their native title rights and interests including access to places within the determined area. Central Desert Native Title Services (“Central Desert”) are supporting the Birriliburu native title holders in the establishment of this organization. It is envisioned that in the near future, this body will deal directly with land access issues including the development of a detailed land access permit system for the Birriliburu native title determined area. Until such time as the permit system is developed, the Birriliburu native title holders request that travellers please observe the conditions of the CSR transit permit and do not travel off the CSR while in the Birriliburu native title determined area. If you would like to find out some further information about the Martu people and their relation to the Canning Stock Route, the following texts are recommended:1. Tonkinson, R. The Mardu Aborigines: Living the Dream in Australia’s Desert2. Davenport, S. Johnson, P. and Yuwali Cleared Out3. Peasley, W.E The Last of the Nomads It is also worthwhile visiting the shire office at Wiluna which houses the Tjukurba Art Gallery containing many paintings relating to the country surrounding the CSR. These paintings are by artists who are Birriliburu native title holders themselves. For any further information please contact: reception@centraldesert.org.au
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