The Wiradjuri people, an Indigenous group from central New South Wales, Australia, traditionally had a diverse diet that included a variety of plants and animals. They foraged for native fruits, nuts, and tubers, while hunting kangaroos, emus, and various fish and birds. They also collected insects and utilized seasonal foods, adapting their diet to the availability of resources throughout the year. Their traditional practices emphasized sustainable harvesting and deep knowledge of the land.
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In the Wiradjuri language, the word for mother is "Mum." The Wiradjuri people are one of the Indigenous Australian groups from New South Wales, and their language reflects their rich cultural heritage and connection to the land.
The Wiradjuri people were the first to inhabit the region of Wyangala. Wyangala is small village located at the base of the Wyangala Dam, in the Lachlan Valley. The name Wyangala came from a Wiradjuri word of unknown meaning.
The Tubbagah People of the Wiradjuri Tribe/Nation are Dubbo's traditional owners.
In Wiradjuri, "hello" is typically translated as "Yama" which is used as a greeting. "Goodbye" can be translated as "Warrambul" or "Warrumbul" to bid farewell.
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Evonne Goolagong is an Australian Indigenous tennis player from the Wiradjuri tribe, so she likely spoke Wiradjuri as her first language. However, she also speaks English fluently.
The word "billabong" originates from the Wiradjuri language spoken by the Wiradjuri people, an Indigenous Australian group. It refers to a stagnant or slow-moving body of water, often found in an oxbow lake or at the end of a meandering river.
The name Murrumbidgee means "big water" in the Wiradjuri language.
The aboriginal language native to Bathurst is Wiradjuri language.
"Gilgandra" is a Wiradjuri aboriginal word meaning "long water hole".
Wagga Wagga is Wiradjuri for "crows." It is the name of a city that is located in New South Wales.