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Famous Holiday Destination Given New Indigenous Names

The popular tourist locations in New South Wales will receive the double names following ’requests from local communities.'
Famous Holiday Destination Given New Indigenous Names
People take a photo during sunset on June 11, 2020 in Byron Bay, Australia. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
3/19/2024|Updated: 3/19/2024
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Two locations in the popular Byron Bay have been given Aboriginal names following requests from the local community.

Dual naming has become more prevalent in recent years with authorities giving cities, towns, and destinations Aboriginal names along with the standard English name.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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