Aboriginal cultural heritage has been preserved after a go kart track was blocked from being built on Mt Panaorama-Wahluu in Bathurst, NSW.
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley announced a protection order for the site that will last for ten years and explicitly outlaws earthworks or construction of any track.
Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation, publicity officer, Yanhadarrambhal Jade Flynn said they were initially in "shock" at the decision, followed by a sense of "elation".