Uluru
Proper noun
Meaning
Uluru
A giant free-standing rock in central Australia, previously known by its colonial name, Ayers Rock.
Synonym: Ayers Rock
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Aunty Pat Anderson and Lilia Tan in Canberra: The Uluru Statement from the Heart has been translated into more than 60 languages to reach a range of Australians from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Iconic destinations such as Uluru and Kakadu make the Northern Territory a popular destination for domestic and international travellers.
An Australian tourist, a member of a group, emailed Mayor Damien Ryan and all councillors, saying he would be “embarrassed to recommend Alice Springs and Uluru to anyone” and stating in part: “We feared for our safety many times.
Go to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia to inspect two popular attractions shaped by erosion: Ayres Rock, known locally as Uluru, and the Kata Tjuta rock domes.
If you acknowledge the Indigenous sacredness of Uluru, these acts can be deemed as sheer stupidity, but if you do not, you still take on a large personal risk when choosing to ignore traditional lore and the advice of your tour guides.
Penguin Books Australia:Colour Your Australia by Grace West (September 28) covers the continent from "Uluru to the Daintree."