An Indigenous Australian community is fighting to protect sacred springs from a coal mine
Published: 7/11/2025

An Indigenous Australian community fights to protect sacred springs from a coal mine in central Queensland. The contentious Carmichael coal mine, owned by Adani/Bravus, is at the center of this conflict, with concerns raised about its impact on the Doongmabulla Springs, a sacred site for the Wangan and Jagalingou people. The community, led by activist Adrian Burragubba, is engaged in a legal and spiritual battle against the mine, highlighting issues of land rights, environmental impact, and the preservation of Indigenous culture and heritage.