Major new Australian documentary, Where The Water Starts, Coming to the Bowraville Theatre Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 6, 2022 ‘Where The Water Starts’ will be screened at the Bowraville Theatre on 16 October 2022 at 2pm and examines the unique threats to the fragile alpine ecology of the Snowy Mountains through the eyes of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community leaders. Photo: supplied by Frontyard Films. A TOPICAL and thought provoking major new Australian documentary, Where The Water Starts, will be screened at the Bowraville Theatre on 16 October 2022 at 2pm. The film investigates the destruction of the fragile alpine ecology of Australia’s Snowy Mountains. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Where The Water Starts examines the unique threats to the fragile alpine ecology of the Snowy Mountains through the eyes of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community leaders. They are concerned about the devastating environmental challenges facing the headwaters of three iconic rivers in this precious region, and what must be done to protect it. The film takes the audience on a discovery tour of the Snowy Mountains from perspectives rarely heard. Richard Swain, a Wiradjuri descendant who was born in Cooma and raised in the high country, is a strong, passionate voice in the film. Having witnessed the destruction of the environment by hard-hoofed animals, he has decided to speak out on this controversial issue, despite the acrimony that comes with it. Over generations, the landscape has been degraded to the point where 34 species of native plants and animals are now under threat. Hard-hoofed animals are trampling the unique habitats of these threatened species and endangering the viability of the headwaters of the Snowy, Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers. The massive bushfires of 2019-2020 burned vast swathes of Kosciuszko National Park, highlighting the context of climate change. Richard Swain, Indigenous Ambassador at the Invasive Species Council said, “This environment is meant to be pristine, and we can no longer ignore the damage being done by these feral animals.” Richard will be in Bowraville for the Sunday 16 October screening of Where The Water Starts and will be heading up a Q&A after the screening. The film is attracting like minded people who are concerned about all natural rivers in Australia and restoring them to full health. Tickets are $14 with no concessions available. For further details email bowravilletheatre@bigpond.com or visit www.bowravilletheatre.com.au. By Mick BIRTLES
