Published on Friday, 3 March 2023 at 10:36:40 AM

A stunning new mural by local South West Aboriginal Noongar, Yamatji and Baiyungu Artist, Korrine Bennell-Yarran from Karrak Designs has been installed as a welcoming acknowledgment to country and entry statement to the new Eaton Bowling Club and Senior Citizens Building.

During planning for  construction of the building, it was identified the buildings and car park was next to the eagle or walitch swamp, a confirmed Aboriginal place of cultural significance related to the Ngarngungudditj Walgu (the hairy faced snake) who created the entire Collie River system and associated wetlands.

Following consultation with local Aboriginal Elders, the Shire of Dardanup agreed to install a cultural artwork as acknowledgment to country on the exterior of the building.

Dardanup Shire President Mick Bennett said: “Acknowledging the cultural significance of the land where the new Bowling Club sits and indeed the larger area of the Eaton Foreshore has been a priority of Council for some time.”

“This mural serves as a beautiful entry statement for visitors to the facility for many years to come.”

Artist Korrine Bennell-Yarran is an award-winning local artist, who has had works exhibited in many WA galleries, exhibitions, Perth’s Yagan Square and the Noongar Art Exchange in China.

The mural was installed under the guidance of the Noongar Arts Coordinator from the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Karen Morgan.

Community members can learn more about the significance of the Eaton Foreshore and Ngarngungudditj Walgu (the hairy faced snake) on this page of our website where local Elder Jo Northover has recorded the story.

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