Orange landmark renamed Gaanha Bula-Mount Canobolas to recognise Wiradjuri connection

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Wiradjuri elder Neil Ingram (right) and Aunty Alice Williams (left) have welcomed the name change.(ABC Central West: Hamish Cole)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-17/mount-canobolas-renamed-gaanha-bula-wiradjuri-language/102610042

Key points:

  • Orange’s Mount Canobolas will be dually known as Gaanha Bula, to recognise the local Wiradjuri people’s connection
  • Aunty Alice Williams says it is crucial step in preserving and promoting First Nations language 
  •  Elder Neil Ingram hopes to see other landmarks receive Indigenous recognition