NSW River to be Known by its Traditional Name

A New South Wales river has been dual named with its Aboriginal name and the name given to it by white settlers.

The river that has been known as the Macquarie river for the past two hundred years will now be officially recognised by its Wiradjuri name of Wambuul.

Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council Chief Executive Tonilee Scott says:

"Using the Wiradjuri language for this ancient river is a powerful and inclusive symbol of the broader community's appreciation of First Nations people's very long ties to Wambuul,"