Southern Cross

Indigenous place names for east coast landmarks

Anna Houlahan
Updated March 19 2024 - 5:07pm, first published 11:53am
A mother Humpback whale teaches her calf how to breach in waters off Cape Byron. Picture AP Photo/Dave Paton, Southern Cross Centre for Whale Research
A mother Humpback whale teaches her calf how to breach in waters off Cape Byron. Picture AP Photo/Dave Paton, Southern Cross Centre for Whale Research

The easternmost point of mainland Australia, Cape Byron, has had its traditional Aboriginal place name Walgun restored following a proposal submitted by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Anna Houlahan

Anna Houlahan

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