Fighting for The Manning Valley NSW
Our Story
The Manning Against Mining Alliance Inc. is a non-political community organisation that is committed to protecting the Manning Valley, its waterways, land, eco-systems and cultural sites from inappropriate mining. Our story began when a small group of local residents discovered that MCi Carbon had begun exploring our communities—Mount George, Wherrol Flat, and Mooral Creek—for mining without appropriate community consultation.
In response to this threat, a town hall event at Wingham was organised by a handful of concerned community members in March 2025. Over 450+ people gathered to voice their concerns and stand united against the proposed mining explorations. At the meeting, a geologist explained the high probability that white asbestos was present in the proposed mining areas and emphasized the inevitable chemical and mineral leaching that would occur—polluting our rivers, drinking water & ecosystems.
The urgency of the situation led us to formally establish the Manning Against Mining Alliance Inc. We lodged our application for incorporation that same month, determined to give our community a voice and to protect our land, water, animals and way of life. We became an officially incorporated not-for-profit organisation on the 26th March 2025.
We are committed to working together as a community to safeguard our valley and preserve it for future generations. Our fight is about protecting the health of our families, the vitality of our farms, the homes of our wildlife (including endangered species) and the integrity of our precious environment & it's waterways. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that the Manning Valley remains a thriving, healthy place to live for all.
Our Objectives
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To inform and raise community awareness regarding the current and potential impacts on eco-systems, communities and agricultural industries of mining, its exploration and other inappropriate developments in the Manning Valley
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To inclusively engage with local residents, groups and stakeholders to gather opinions, document concerns and represent community interests
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To inclusively build membership and involvement in MAMA across the Manning Valley and beyond
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To conduct research to evaluate the effects of mining and related activities on the ecosystems, biodiversity and community wellbeing within the Manning Valley
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To review government policies, legislation and mining proposals, and to prepare formal submissions advocating for sustainable environmental practices and protection of natural resources within the Manning Valley
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To work alongside environmental scientists, legal professionals and industry experts to ensure evidence-based decision-making and effective advocacy against mining activities and inappropriate developments in the Manning Valley
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To track mining-related developments within the Manning Valley, document environmental changes and publish findings through reports, newsletters and community forums
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To co-ordinate community engagement in fighting mining and other inappropriate developments in the Manning Valley
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To communicate and spread MAMA’s messages via social media, MAMA’s website and media publications
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To raise funds to support MAMA’s activities to achieve MAMA’s purpose and objectives
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To ultimately halt mining and inappropriate developments impacting the Manning Valley, it’s waterways, eco-systems, agriculture and communities.
The Meaning behind our Logo
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Scans from above as a protector of nature within our Valley. This both represents the birds of our valley and is a symbol for our community Alliance. To help protect, to guide, to watch over and sound the alarm.
Mountains
Represents our beautiful Manning valley, home to countless residents, families, farms, animals, endangered species and ecosystems.
Koala
The Koala & her baby signify the large and important population of Koala’s in our Valley that need to be protected.
Platypus
A native resident to our waterways that must be protected due to high risk of local extinction.
Manning River Helmeted Turtle
An endangered species of turtle that calls our rivers home and is unique only to the Manning River. Known to be one of the most beautiful freshwater species of turtle, these magnificent creatures help maintain the delicate eco-system within our waterways.
Cattle
An acknowledgement to the importance of agriculture in our area that employs, feeds & nourishes our communities as well as contributing through agritourism.
Adjoining Rivers
Shows that many creeks, streams, waterholes and rivers come together to feed into the great Manning River which houses food for our communities and is pumped into Bootowa Dam where our region receives most of it's drinking water supply from.
Biripi Camps
Acknowledges the significance of the land for our first nation Biripi peoples who have camped and wandered these valleys since the beginning. There are countless places of cultural significance all throughout the Manning Valley.
Dolphins
Signifies that our Manning river flows into the ocean and speaks to the greater impact our river has on the overall environment. This mining poses a threat from our Mountains to the Sea.
