Victorian government rejects push to recognise Indigenous heritage and rename Yarra River

Melbourne City Council could soon consult with Aboriginal leaders on a plan to rename the Yarra River, in the heart of the city.

The Victorian government has rejected a plan to rename the Yarra River to recognise its traditional owners, saying the name remains an “icon”.

The City of Melbourne Council proposed to consult with Indigenous stakeholders on the prospect of changing the name, which would have seen the Wurundjeri name "Birrarung" being officially used for the river.  

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