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.

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino has dismissed the idea of renaming the Yarra, saying the government has done plenty to recognise the Indigenous heritage Source: AAP

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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