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The Geographical Names Board is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Ballina Shire Council to name a beach in the suburb of East Ballina as Gawandii Beach.
Chair of the Geographical Names Board Narelle Underwood said feedback is being sought on the proposal to name Gawandii Beach.
The beach is adjacent to Hill Street at the northern end of Missingham Bridge. Gawandii is the Indigenous word for Dolphin, which has a strong connection to the location and was identified through community consultation with JALI Aboriginal Land Council and the local community.
Mrs Underwood said the board is encouraging community
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