Who are the traditional owners of Kilcoy?

Who are the traditional owners of Kilcoy?

The Aboriginal people of the Brisbane River Valley and Kilcoy region are the Jinibara People, traditionally a nation of five clans: the Dungidau centred in the Kilcoy region and the junction of the Stanley and Brisbane Rivers; the Dala or Dallumbara clan inhabiting the Conondale Range west to the Brisbane River; the …

What is Kilcoy famous for?

Kilcoy is a quiet rural town which services the surrounding district which is known for its beef cattle and, increasingly, its vineyards. Its one significant attraction, and definitely worth stopping for, is the statue of the Yowie. Most Australians have no idea what a Yowie is.

Whats it like to live in Kilcoy?

“It’s peaceful, you know, it’s quiet – and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There’s magnificent scenery around here.” Ms Henley said: “What makes this town great is the people, and the community support. We love it here, it’s beautiful.

What local government area is Kilcoy?

The Shire of Kilcoy was a local government area in South East Queensland, Australia, about 95 kilometres (59 mi) northwest of Brisbane along the D’Aguilar Highway, not far from the Sunshine Coast….Shire of Kilcoy.

Shire of Kilcoy Queensland
Established 1912
Area 1,445.2 km2 (558.0 sq mi)
Council seat Kilcoy
Region South East Queensland

Where are the bundjalung people from?

New South Wales
The Bundjalung people (also known as Bunjalung, Badjalang and Bandjalang) are Aboriginal Australians who are the original custodians of the northern coastal area of New South Wales (Australia), located approximately 550 kilometres (340 mi) northeast of Sydney, an area that includes the Bundjalung National Park.

What Aboriginal land is Nambour on?

It is on Petrie Creek, and until 1890 was known by that name. ‘Nambour’, or possibly ‘Nambah’ was the name of a farm taken up by William Samwell in the early 1870s, and it is thought that the name was derived from an Aboriginal word describing tea-tree bark.

What shops are at Kilcoy?

6 Department Store found in Kilcoy QLD

  • Department Stores. 0447 333 063.
  • (07) 5422 0077. Tree Change Realty.
  • (07) 5422 0411. Kilcoy Valley Realty.
  • Christie’s Somerset Realty. 29 William St, Kilcoy, QLD, 4515.
  • Cameron Stock & Rural. 117 Kennedy St, Kilcoy, QLD, 4515.
  • (07) 5497 1700. W P C Holdings Pty Ltd.

What is the postcode for Kilcoy?

4515
Kilcoy/Postal codes

What council area is toogoolawah in?

Somerset Regional Council
Somerset Regional Council has an area of 5379 sq km. Esk Shire comprised the western and southern parts of the Somerset Regional Council, nearly three-quarters of its area. The dominant land feature is the Brisbane River valley, along which there are the towns of Esk and Toogoolawah.

What area is covered by Somerset Council?

The area now covered by the county council consists of the four remaining non-unitary districts of Somerset – Mendip, Sedgemoor, South Somerset, and, since April 2019, Somerset West and Taunton.

What LGA is Wivenhoe?

Download coordinates as: KML

Lake Wivenhoe Queensland
Postcode(s) 4311
Area 202.5 km2 (78.2 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s) Somerset Region

Is Bundjalung a Koori?

Recognising Aboriginal Culture and Heritage The Bundjalung peoples are the traditional custodians of this area, including the Ballina Shire.

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