Sand goanna Sand goanna The sand goanna ("Varanus gouldii" ) is a species of large Australian monitor lizard, also known as Gould's monitor, the sand monitor, or racehorse goanna. In some Aboriginal languages, the sand goanna is called "bungarra", a term also commonly used by non-Aboriginal people in Western Australia. In Pitjantjatjara and other central Australian languages it is called "Tingka". The name "sand monitor" can be used to describe various other species. The specific name, "gouldii", is a Latinised form of the name of the scientist who first described this species, English ornithologist John Gould. "Nota bene": A trinomial authority in
Solid Rock (Goanna song) insisted on its release to make a statement about the European invasion of Australia. The song was released in September 1982. Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, described it as "a damning indictment of the European invasion of Australia." Side A: "Solid Rock" - 4:28 Side B: "Four Weeks Gone" - 5:42 Solid Rock (Goanna song) "Solid Rock" is a song written by Shane Howard and recorded by Australian band Goanna. The song deals with issues of land rights for Indigenous Australians and was released in September 1982 as the lead single from the band's debut studio album, "Spirit of Place". "Solid