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History and its impacts

 

The Torres Strait Islands are part of Australia.

However it is helpful to tell the separate stories of the Australian mainland (and Tasmania) and the Torres Strait Islands.

Understanding the history is essential to understanding the impacts in today's society.

 

 

Muswellbrook Shire Council Walking Together Reconciliation Committee

                 Last updated: June 2020