Before Australians last voted in a referendum on First Nations people in 1967, Uncle Bob Anderson set up a table and chair at a tram stop in central Brisbane.
One of southeast Queensland s best-known national parks has been renamed in a move by the state government to make it reflective of its cultural and historical significance.
The Courier-Mail can reveal Moreton Island National Park will now officially be known as Gheebulum Coonungai (Moreton Island) National Park - which means lightning s playground . Camooweal Caves National Park, north of Mount Isa, has also been renamed and will now be called Wiliyan-ngurru National Park. Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the name change at the north Queensland park reflected the First Nations term for the rough-tailed goanna. Ms Scanlon said the updated names for both parks were part of an agreement through the native title process, and came after negotiations with the traditional owners.
One of southeast Queensland s best-known national parks has been renamed in a move by the state government to make it reflective of its cultural and historical significance.
The Courier-Mail can reveal Moreton Island National Park will now officially be known as Gheebulum Coonungai (Moreton Island) National Park - which means lightning s playground . Camooweal Caves National Park, north of Mount Isa, has also been renamed and will now be called Wiliyan-ngurru National Park. Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the name change at the north Queensland park reflected the First Nations term for the rough-tailed goanna. Ms Scanlon said the updated names for both parks were part of an agreement through the native title process, and came after negotiations with the traditional owners.