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Rudi Maxwell

K’gari sheds colonial legacy, traditional name officially restored

Fraser Island gets a long-fought name change 10 News First – Disclaimer

When the largest sand island in the world officially reclaims the name K’gari, it will go some way to healing a great hurt for the Butchulla people.

On Wednesday, the Queensland government took the final step in the process of restoring the traditional name of the island, previously referred to as Fraser Island.

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