Last week marked a significant milestone in the Dyurrite access process — our first Stakeholder Working Group meetings — and I want to share some honest reflections while the experience is still fresh. It felt good to do something. I’ll be candid: one of the hardest parts of the last couple of years has been…

I’m writing this to share where we are in the process of working through the future of climbing at Dyurrite (Mount Arapiles), and to encourage everyone in our community to approach what comes next with respect, patience, and a commitment to collaboration. I don’t speak here on behalf of Parks Victoria, Traditional Owners, or even…