The National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) has reached an agreement with its Moonta branch committee, resulting in the reinstatement of the volunteer committee members who were previously ousted. This resolution follows months of turmoil between the organisation and its volunteers, including a Supreme Court action launched by the committee in May, citing exaggerated accusations and lack of procedural fairness.

NTSA chief executive Nicolette Di Lernia confirmed the deal, stating that both parties agreed to start mediation, with the local branch committee required to discontinue legal action. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Moonta branch committee that will see committee members reinstated," Ms Di Lernia said.

As part of the agreement, attractions at the Moonta Mines Heritage Precinct—including the museum, sweet shop, institute building, and railway—will progressively reopen after being closed since February. James Levinson of HWLE Lawyers, who represented the committee pro bono, remarked that the reinstatement "could not have come soon enough."

The committee members expressed relief that the dispute is nearing its end and are eager to resume operations. The reopening of these sites holds significant value for the eight committee members, hundreds of volunteers, and the wider Moonta community.

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