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There is a better way to mine for Helidon Sandstone. It will take, forethought, planning, patience, effort and input from individuals, authorities and governments alike, but it certainly can be done. We know we can save this special and unique place, retain our peaceful communities and encourage sustainable industry standards for the mining and quarrying of Helidon Sandstone to ensure it carries on into the future.
The problems for Helidon Hills
Helidon Hills is a rare and unique area in South East Queensland which is in immediate danger of the over exploitation of the Helidon sandstone mining and extraction industry. Helidon Hills has supported the well balanced, sustainable Helidon sandstone industry for over 100 years, with responsible, legitimate operators doing the right thing - until recently.

Several new Helidon sandstone quarries were opened without much warning and began tearing sandstone from the ground with alarming speed and savagery.

Now speeding trucks with heavy loads are dominating the inadequate, partially unsealed roads and incessant, blasting and industrial noise shatters the peaceful bush and quiet rural homes - and there are so many more to come...

Everyone can help
The more of us who point out the importance of the natural environment and sustainable industry to those who make the decisions the better.

We will be updating the site with current developments and adding links to more information constantly and letting you know how you can help us protect the Helidon Hills.
If you have any concerns, comments or feedback just use our contact and feedback form here as we are keen to receive everyones input

With your permission your comments will be made available for viewing on our feedback page
Why Helidon Hills Needs Protection
Endangered species of fauna and flora not found anywhere else in the world are under threat or facing extinction and no amount of Helidon sandstone profits or apologies after the fact can ever bring them back

The Red Goshawk
Powerful Owl
Long Nosed Potoroo
Brush-Tailed Rock Wallaby... the list goes on

Our trees and plants are so individual to the world they're named for it

Eucalyptus helidonica - Helidon Hills White Mahogany
Eucalyptus Taurina - Helidon Hills Ironbark
Leionema Obtusifolium - Helidon Hills Phebalium

.. and you'll find many more on our rare and endangered page

Red Goshawk
Brush Tail Rock Wallaby
Long Nose Potoroo

The Real Scary Part
There have been at least 8 possibly 10 more Helidon sandstone mining - extraction - quarry applications lodged for consideration. If these operations are approved our rural townships and country communities, the value of our world class sandstone, our rare and endangered wildlife, birds and plant life, and a wonderful part of Queensland will be lost forever.

It's vitally important to protect this beautiful part of Queensland for future inhabitants and generations, tourists and visitors. We're just asking for a little moderation, forethought and planning, a lot less greed and speed and a sustainable future.

The aerial photographs are in and you can see them all on our Latest News from Helidon Hills page

South East Queensland Forest Agreement Land and Resources Tribunal Ruling on Mining Lease No 50200 (pdf)