An instagram-friendly frame stating “I took the leap” has been placed on a mountain outside Mackay named ‘The Leap’ and caused concern among traditional owners.
The historical site is said to be named after an event where an Aboriginal woman chased by police jumped to her death in the 1860s. It is now also acknowledged as the site of a police massacre committed against the local indigenous population.
The Yuibera traditional owners were not consulted or told about the frame’s installation and have since contacted the Department of Environment and Science who will remove the offensive signage.