Blue Knob, New South Wales
Blue Knob is a locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia which sits within the City of Lismore local government area. It is approximately 37 kilometres (23 mi) from the regional centre of Lismore and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the nearest town of Nimbin.[2]
The traditional owners of this area are the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung nation.[3][4][5]
It is nearby to Lillian Rock, next to Blue Knob Mountain, which is a sacred landmark to the Bundjalung people.[6][7]
In 2021 census, Blue Knob had a population of 210 people.[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Blue Knob (Locality)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Blue Knob (Locality)". NSW Geographical Names Board. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Lismore". Aboriginal Housing Office. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Lismore council returning land to traditional owners despite opposition". The Guardian. 20 February 2022. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Lismore's First Peoples". www.lismore.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Lillian Rock | NSW Holidays & Accommodation, Things to Do, Attractions and Events". www.visitnsw.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Lillian Rock (Rock)". NSW Geographical Names Board. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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