Although it isn't hot news in the UK, you may be aware that there is a life and death struggle going on at the present over access to crags in Victoria, particularly in the Grampians National Park and potentially at the world famous Mt Arapiles.
In short, we seem to have Parks Victoria (the arm of government responsible for all protected land) arbitrarily banning climbing over huge areas where there may be some conflict between climbing and the rights of traditional land owners (new name for aboriginal groups).
The climbers, through the ACAV, are expecting to have to take Parks to law, which will be very expensive. If you would like to donate, or find out more, here are some useful links:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/QldClimb/permalink/3286867261386594/?__xts_...
https://vicmembers.climb.org.au/donate