Australia | Aboriginal leaders angry that NP will not use Indigenous names for some features

Hidden waterfalls in an NT national park will soon be open to the public for the first time — but some are disappointed their traditional Indigenous place names won't be seen with them.

The NT Government has been heralding the "game-changing" $17.5 million opening of Litchfield Central Valley in mid-2021, which will give tourists access to new camping and swimming spots.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-24/aboriginal-leaders-angry-litchfield-national-park-names/13084222

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