Taribelang facts for kids
The Taribelang are an Aboriginal Australian people. They have lived for a very long time in central Queensland, Australia. They are one of the many different First Nations groups in Australia, each with their own unique culture, language, and history.
Where Did the Taribelang People Live?
The Taribelang people lived on a large area of land, about 1,800 square miles (4,700 km2) in size. This land was located in central Queensland.
Their traditional country included the area around the city of Bundaberg. It stretched inland towards a place called Walla. To the north, their land reached as far as Baffle Creek.
They also lived along the lower parts of the Burrum River. This shows they had a deep connection to both the coast and inland areas.
Other Names for the Taribelang People
Over time, the Taribelang people have been known by several different names. These names might have been used by other groups or recorded differently by early European settlers. Some of these names include:
- Tarribelung
- Daribelum
- Darpil
- Wokkari
- Dundaburra
- Bunda
- Kalki
- Butchulla (This name means "People By The Sea")
- Ginginburra
- Burrang
- Balguin
- (?) Yawai
