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30 April 2025
The Euroa Gazette
‘Wawa Euroa Wayilak’ say local kids at Arboretum

I SAY LOMANDRA, YOU SAY GUMAYL: Uncle Shane Monk sharing bush tucker from the commonly known spiny-headed matt-rush, which First Nations people have used the base of as a food source. PHOTOs: Avenel Active

By: HELEN GWILLIAM

Fifteen children from Avenel enjoyed a Taungurung-guided Wawa Euroa Wayilak (Taungurung for "Hello Euroa, welcome") cultural experience at Euroa Arboretum during the Easter holidays.

Uncle Shane Monk and Bonnie Cavanagh introduced Taungurung culture through a smoking ceremony, a guided walk of the Arboretum, sampling of bush tucker, and the children painting their own leaves and o...

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