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Iconic south coast island gets Indigenous name

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Author: Maureen Dettre

THE iconic Montague Island off the NSW south coast has been given a dual indigenous name in honour of the cultural significance of the island to the Yuin people. The process of renaming Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve was initiated by the traditional owners and announced by NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe on Tuesday.

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Custodian Name Uncle Bunja Smith
Year 2023
Copyright CBR City News
Category Environment
Topic Country & Environment

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