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14 October 2024

Celebrating LGBTIQ+ heritage: Sydney landmarks honour equality and pride 

Sydney's rich LGBTIQ+ history is being recognised in its place names.

News
9 October 2024

Traditional Wiradjuri name Wambuul officially recognised as a dual name for the Macquarie River

Re-establishing the traditional name for the Macquarie River is a way of acknowledging the local Aboriginal peoples' connection to Country.

News
1 October 2024

How Little Italy got its name

The GNB endorsed the place name Little Italy in Leichhardt as a way to honour the many Italian-Australians who've made it their home since the mid-1800s.

News
1 October 2024

Honouring a respected Aboriginal elder at Biddy Giles Park

A proud Dharawal family see their ancestor honoured in southern Sydney.

Departmental release
9 August 2024

Have your say on naming a channel of the Hunter River - Steelworks Channel

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal to formalise the name Steelworks Channel, for a segment of the Hunter River.

Departmental release
7 August 2024

Have your say on a place name in Snowy Monaro Regional LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Snowy Monaro Regional Council to name a reserve in the locality of Michelago as Clive Kelly Oval.

Departmental release
2 August 2024

Have your say on a place name in Campbelltown LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Campbelltown City Council to name a reserve in the locality of Bradbury as Campbelltown Billabong Parklands.

Departmental release
25 June 2024

Have your say on a place name in City of Sydney LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by City of Sydney Council to name a reserve in the locality of Rosebery as Butterscotch Park.

Departmental release
23 April 2024

Have your say on a place name in Cumberland LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Cumberland City Council to name a reserve in the suburb Merrylands, Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) as Dyin Ngurra.

Departmental release
16 April 2024

Have your say on proposed localities in the Blue Mountains LGA

The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to create localities within the Blue Mountains National Park.

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