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Murray River: Dunggula

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Geography, Sustainability

Dunggula is the story of the Murray River and creation of both the river and the surrounding country, the home of the Bangerang people. The story illustrates the importance of Dunggula in creating and sustaining life for people of the Bangerang Nation.

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