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Jagera / Turrbal · Brisbane, QLD

Jagera/Turrbal People

Also known as: Yuggera, Yagara

The Jagera and Turrbal peoples are the traditional custodians of the land now known as Brisbane. The Brisbane River (Maiwar) is central to their culture and provided abundant resources for thousands of years.

Connection to Country

  • Maiwar (Brisbane River) was the lifeblood of the community
  • Moreton Bay provided rich fishing grounds
  • The surrounding ranges offered seasonal hunting and gathering

Cultural Practices

  • River-based fishing and gathering along the Maiwar (Brisbane River)
  • Bunya nut festivals — large inter-tribal gatherings in the Bunya Mountains
  • Storytelling traditions connected to the landscape
  • Use of fire to manage grasslands and forests
  • Complex trade routes connecting coastal and inland peoples

Further Reading