Nepabunna, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NepabunnaSouth Australia |
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Population | 66 (2016 census) |
• Density | 0.864/km2 (2.24/sq mi) |
Established | 1998 |
Area | 76.37 km2 (29.5 sq mi) |
Mayor | Ian Johnson |
Council seat | Nepabunna |
Region | Far North |
State electorate(s) | Flinders |
Federal Division(s) | Grey |
Nepabunna, also spelt Nipapanha, is a small community in the northern Flinders Ranges in north-eastern South Australia, about 600 kilometres (370 mi) north of Adelaide. It is located just west of the Gammon Ranges, and the traditional owners are the Adnyamathanha people.
The settlement was originally established as Nepabunna Mission in 1931, becoming the local government area (LGA) of Nepabunna Community Council with the establishment of a council in 1998. Iga Warta is a separate, independently run small cultural tourism enterprise within the LGA. The Nipabanha Community Aboriginal Corporation runs the Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) over land known as Nantawarrina, once a station for mixed livestock.
At the 2016 Australian census, Nepabunna had a population of 66. Access is via the main Copley to Balcanoona road.
History
The steps to independent management began in the early-mid 90s when 'Nantawarrina' was a property in serious difficulty. Overgrazing by domestic stock and feral animals, and human impacts through tourism caused serious environmental degradation. Concerned about the condition of their land, the Nepabunna community took action, implementing a number of programs.
Community tree planting activities quickly grew into significant land management programs that included feral animal control, repairing damaged fences, monitoring and controlling tourist activity, monitoring endangered species and revegetating and rehabilitating degraded areas.
The community was supported in this effort by the Aboriginal Lands Trust, North Flinders Soil Conservation Board, National Parks and Wildlife - SA, Primary Industries and Resources SA and Save the Bush.