South West shires unveil new new interpretative signage to memorialise history at Danjoo Koorliny Bridge

A South West shire has unveiled new interpretive sign showcasing the dazzling artwork and rich history of traditional owners along the Collie River.

The Shire of Harvey unveiled its new sign at Danjoo Koorliny Bridge last Friday, showcasing artwork from Noongar artist Cassie Jetta and writing which provides a window into the lives and traditions of the Wardandi, Binjareb and Wilman peoples.

The sign is on the Treendale side of the Danjoo Koorliny Bridge which joins the shires of Harvey and Dardanup along Eaton Drive.

Present at the ceremony unveiling of the new sign was shire president Michelle Campbell, Jodie Hanns MLA, Elder Dennis Jetta OAM, Noongar artist Cassie Jetta and leadership from the shires of Harvey and Dardanup.

Cr Campbell said Ms Jetta’s artwork and the important message it sits beside would be sure to catch the eye of community members and visitors.

“The sign is the final step in the Danjoo Koorliny Bridge project, which connects our shire with Dardanup and was officially opened in 2018,” she said.

“Danjoo Koorliny means Coming Together in Noongar and was named after close collaboration with elder Dennis Jetta, the Shire of Dardanup, the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council, the Gnaala Karla Booja Working Party, local elders and the State Government.

“Mr Jetta first suggested the name and it is fortunate that we could engage his daughter Cassie to finalise this project with our new interpretive signage.”