Blue Mountains could soon be officially known by Indigenous name
A section of NSW’s Blue Mountains could soon be formally known by its indigenous name as more Australian places are officially recognised by traditional names.
This week the NSW Geographical Names Board will consider whether a section of the Blue Mountains should get a dual name and have “Gulu-mada” officially attached to it.
The tourist spot, about 1.5 hours from Sydney, is known for its natural beauty and being a great area for outdoor adventure activities.
The board will decide if the name change proposal will be put to the community for feedback, which is the next step in the renaming process.
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