Kangiara

Kangiara is a locality in New South Wales, Australia, known for its mining history and agricultural significance. It lies within the Southern Tablelands and is part of the Yass Valley Council area. The region's name may derive from an Aboriginal term meaning "deep hole," reflecting its historical use by the Ngunnawal people.

The area was settled in the 19th century, with Kangiara Station established by the Besnard family by 1835, becoming a prominent sheep grazing property. Mining began in the early 20th century, with the Kangiara Copper Mine operating from 1907 to 1918 and producing copper, lead, silver, and gold. Other nearby mines included South Kangiara, North Kangiara, and Kangiara Extended.

The mining village, located east of Lachlan Valley Way, was proclaimed in 1909 and reached a population of 500 by 1910. It featured infrastructure like a school (Kangiara Mines School, 1910–1958), post office, police station, and hotel. The village declined post-World War I but saw some revival in the 1950s.

Today, Kangiara is a quiet area with grazing as its primary occupation. It hosts the Bango Wind Farm, operational since 2023. Remnants of the mining past include old structures, mine ruins, and discolored water near the former site. The All Saints Anglican Church at Tangmangaroo remains a notable landmark.