First Nations naming of new cultural centre in Cowes

Meaning: Gather Together
Pronunciation: burn-eh-neet

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Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) provide naming options

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) have been consulted with on the redevelopment and have provided Council with four naming options.
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Community invited to provide their preference for building name

17 May to 19 June 2023
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Review feedback from our community

19 June to mid July 2023
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Council consideration of names

Consideration of names endorsed at Councils meeting 16 August 2023.
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Preferred name to be provided to Geographic Names Victoria (GNV)

16 August 2023.
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Gazetted by Geographic Names Victoria (GNV)

19 October 2023.

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Contact Information
Name	Communications & Engagement Team
Phone	1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211
Email	communications@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Phone	1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or via the National Relay Service (for people with speech or hearing difficulties) on 13 36 77
Website	www.basscoast.vic.gov.au
In writing	Wonthaggi 76 McBride Avenue Wonthaggi VIC 3995

First Nations naming of new cultural and community centre in Cowes