Goonellabah, New South Wales Explained

Goonellabah is the eastern suburb of Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, and is on the Bruxner Highway. It sits within the City of Lismore local government area.^[1]

The Traditional Owners of this area are the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung nation.^{[2] [3] [4]}

The City of Lismore has its main offices on Oliver Avenue in the suburb. Kadina High School was established here in 1976.

Goonellabah has many sporting teams which compete in local competitions. These include football, table tennis, cricket, hockey, touch, and tennis.

Origin of place name

The name Goonellabah is derived from the Yugambeh–Bundjalung language word gunel which mean 'native coral tree'.

It was previously also known as Wilsons Ridge, Newtown, Paddington and Lover's Retreat.

Heritage listings

Goonellabah has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• 562 Ballina Road: Tulloona^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Goonellabah (Locality) . 2024-11-26 . NSW Geographical Names Board.
2. Web site: Lismore . 2024-11-23 . Aboriginal Housing Office.
3. News: 2022-02-20 . Lismore council returning land to traditional owners despite opposition . 2024-11-23 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
4. Web site: Lismore's First Peoples . 2024-11-23 . www.lismore.nsw.gov.au . en-AU.
5. 00051. S90/06219 & HC 32050. 18 May 2018.