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Rudi Maxwell and Cheryl Goodenough

At the coalface: traditional owners demand protection

Adrian Burragubba said Adani's coalmine was causing environmental harm to the Doongmabulla Springs. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Traditional owners are seeking a court order to force the Queensland government to protect an important sacred site, safeguard cultural heritage and defend human rights.

Adrian Burragubba, a spokesperson for the Wangan and Jagalingou Nagana Yarrbayn Cultural Custodians, said Adani's Carmichael coalmine was causing environmental harm to the Doongmabulla Springs, a culturally significant site.

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