General News
6 July, 2023
For our elders
THE Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Management Committee ran another successful NADIOC Week event last Sunday.
THE Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Management Committee ran another successful NADIOC Week event last Sunday.
Their fifth annual NAIDOC@Leura 2023 attracted more than 50 locals and visitors to a flag raising, acknowledgement of country and welcome to country/ngootyoong Kareem led by Brett Clarke and family.
In his address, Mr Clarke paid his respects to past and present elders from the local Djargurd Wurrung and Leehura people.
He also focused on the path to reconciliation and healing.
Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf secretary France Grundy said she hoped Mr Clarke would lead future cultural activities at the Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Management Committee annual Come and Explore event in October.
“This event is run in conjunction with Friends of Mt Leura,” she said.
“In August, the Committee are planning the next stage in the revegetation of the Reserves.
“This will involve planting out over 250 indigenous stems in the area along the showgrounds fence and all the way up to Mount Sugarloaf.
“Behind the scenes Friends of Mt Leura have been busy propagating and nurturing these plants.”
Overseen by Corangamite Shire, the Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Management Committee, along with a project officer, are responsible for executing the Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Management Plan.
Ms Grundy said the plan guides all of committee’s activities and future planning.
“Recently, this included upgrading the walking trail signage and associated brochure for the reserves,” she said.
“This enhances visitor experiences on and engagement with the reserves.
“Funding allows the committee to employ a project officer for one day a week and run events showcasing our unique Victorian Volcanic Plains’ Reserves.”