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Lloyd Jones

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

Uluru's handback followed decades of lobbying to have the rights of Traditional Owners recognised. (Lloyd Jones/AAP PHOTOS)

Celebrations are under way in the Red Centre with traditional song, dance and arts on display to mark 40 years since the giant rock known as Uluru was handed back to the Anangu people.

The return of ownership of Uluru and nearby Kata Tjuta, also known as Ayers Rock and The Olgas, on October 26, 1985, was a symbolic high point for Aboriginal land rights.

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