Covered Up: Tools Lost in Launceston Path

Hundreds of Aboriginal tools, some centuries old, were buried during the construction of a new path in Launceston’s Trevallyn Reserve, sparking deep cultural grief and raising urgent questions about heritage protection. Despite advice to proceed with caution, the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service moved forward without formal consultation or a permit, citing existing legislation that fails to safeguard sacred sites. For communities like the Pakana Rangers, the reserve was a living classroom for ancestral knowledge — its destruction severed vital cultural ties. Now, Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania is investigating, while advocates push for a new Heritage Bill that centers Aboriginal leadership and ensures their heritage is protected with dignity and respect. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f9c01baad5d33817