A new proposal has been floated to officially adopt an Aboriginal name for Melbourne's Yarra River Source: AAPThe Victorian government has rejected a proposal to rename Melbourne's iconic Yarra River to recognise its traditional owners.
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The Victorian government has rejected a proposal to rename Melbourne's iconic Yarra River to recognise its traditional owners.
It argues the current name is itself "iconic", and says the government has already taken steps to protect the river's Indigenous heritage.