Dear Supporters,
We are thrilled to announce that our petition to protect Billingooroo and the vulnerable turtles has received more than 5,000 signatures in less than 24 hours! Your incredible support has brought us one step closer to safeguarding this sacred site.
But our work isn't done yet. To ensure we achieve our goal, we ask you to take it a step further by sharing this petition with your networks. Additionally, you can make an even bigger impact by writing directly to the petition decision maker Divina D'Anna MLA for the Kimberley region at Divina.DAnna@mp.wa.gov.au.
Feel free to include this optional message in your email to Divina D'Anna;
"Dear Hon. Divina D'Anna,
I am writing to you as a concerned member of the community, deeply committed to the protection of our environment and the cultural heritage of the Djukun people. As you may be aware, the sacred site located at Billingooroo and the vulnerable turtles that nest there are currently under threat due to vehicles accessing Cable Beach (north).
The preservation of this site is not only vital for the survival of the turtles, who face significant challenges in navigating the tire tracks left by vehicles, but it is also crucial for maintaining the cultural integrity of Djukun Country. The site holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for the Djukun people, who have a longstanding connection to this land.
We are urging you to take decisive action to protect Billingooroo by permanently closing Cable Beach (north) to vehicles. Such a move would demonstrate a commitment to respecting the rights and heritage of the Djukun people while also safeguarding the environment for future generations.
This issue has garnered widespread support, as evidenced by the thousands of signatures on a recent petition calling for this closure. The community is looking to you for leadership on this matter, and we trust that you will act in the best interest of both the environment and the cultural heritage of the Djukun Nation.
Thank you for considering this urgent request. I look forward to your response and hope that we can work together to ensure the protection of Billingooroo and the turtles that call it home".
Together, we can make a difference and ensure that Billingooroo remains a place of cultural and environmental significance for generations to come. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to this cause. Let's continue working together to achieve our goal!
With gratitude
J.Ozies
Djukun Nation