Fraser Island no more: K’gari’s official name change corrects a historic wrong

Queensland government reinstates name at ceremony attended by hundreds of traditional owners

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Queensland’s iconic Fraser Island has had its name reinstated to K’gari in a historic ceremony attended by hundreds of traditional owners and government officials.

It’s a fitting title for the world’s largest sand island, with K’gari (pronounced gurri) translating to paradise in the local Butchulla language.

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