The Shire of Dardanup would like to advise the community of closures and changes to operations for the ANZAC Day public holiday on Monday, 27 April 2026.
To view Council closures, visit ANZAC Day public holiday closures.
Ngoyoor or ‘The Elbow’ on the south bank of the Collie River near its entry to the Leschenault Inlet, was a traditional, historic and contemporary meeting place.
“Here was a place where Noongars could meet and feel comfortable” – Peter Michael.
Well known Elder Charles Hill, his wife Rachel Hill (nee Abraham) and their family adapted to traditional patterns of seasonal movement and used the Collie River as a food source stretching from the estuary up to Burekup and Roelands.
“This was a special place for our family and still is – the estuary where we camped under the stars and lived on seafood for many days and nights at a time” – Lera Hill/Bennell.
“The descendants of Charles and Rachel Hill continue to use the Collie River as a food source today” – Murray Collard.
Song to the Spirit by Elder Joe Northover