Loving the Namatjira Look!

Loving the Namatjira Look!

Isn't this an iconic Central Australian scene - made famous by an Aboriginal Artist called Albert Namatjira (1902 - 1959) who painted in an European style? White gum trees and the rugged, raw landscape featured in his numerous paintings. The Western Rivers Carer was reminded of his magnificent works on a recent trip to Alice Springs, when she saw this tree (and many others) whilst exploring the Todd River.

Alice Springs played host last week to 30 amazing people who have an interest in a very special part of Australia that is known as the Lake Eyre Basin (LEB). This is one of the largest internally draining river systems in the world, and covers one sixth of Australia's land mass. The Lake Eyre Basin group and committee consist of a variety of traditional owners, government representatives, scientists, conservationists, community members and business people who are passionate about ensuring this basin is managed in such a way that it can be enjoyed by future generations of people, plant and animal communities.

The Western Rivers Carer was delighted to represent the Australian Floodplain Association and share with the LEB group and committee details of proposed river protection planned for the Queensland catchments of the Georgina and Diamantina Rivers and Cooper's Creek in the LEB.