Stories from our community
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR
Warrine (aka. Warran, Ijjecka, Dtjokoh, Warrany) is an edible native yam, harvested during the Noongar season of Kambarang (Oct – Nov).
This Friday at Locale – Irish Ceilidh
Join the Galloping Foxleys and Trinity Studio of Irish Dance for a toe-tapping journey to Ireland through music, food and art at Midland’s outdoor event space LoCale. The whole family is welcome at this free event for an authentic taste of the Emerald Isle.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Meeting Place
Midland has always been the gateway between the North and East with groups travelling through Wyalunga National Park that is also connected to Bells Rapids and beyond to Toodyay to the North East then on to places Like New Norcia, Mogumber and Moora.
Free WiFi comes to New Junction
With the completion of Weeip Park Stage 2, this initiative now comes to New Junction.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Fishing for Jilgies
Jilgies, or Cherax quinquecarinatus, are a small freshwater crayfish endemic to the south-west corner of Australia. It is one of two species known as gilgie, or Jilgi, which is a seasonal food source for people of the region.
Fridays at LoCale – Island Vibrations
Friday 14 January was the first of the Friday at LoCale Summer series.
Hyper is returning in 2022
Hyper is returning in 2022 with two standalone events headlined by West Australian acts Stella Donnelly and Spacey Jane.
Council votes to retain four City owned heritage properties
At its meeting of 15 December 2021 Council resolved to amend the Midland Oval Redevelopment Master Plan to retain the following properties and their front setback
Explore Midland during the School Holidays
With school holidays only weeks away, now is a good time to start thinking about activities.
WHADJUK – BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR Takes Shape
Due for completion later this year, the Wadjuk Boya Ngura Shadow Arbour tells a story of Wadjuk culture and life.
Festival of Hope at Weeip Park
Saturday 27 November saw the Festival of Hope come to Midlands Weeip Park.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Emus (Weitj, Wetj, or Waitj)
The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the second-largest living bird by height. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Echidna - nyingarn
Echidnas, sometimes known as spiny anteaters, are quill-covered monotremes (egg-laying mammals) belonging to the family Tachyglossidae. Echidnas and the platypus are the only living mammals that lay eggs. Echidnas live in Australia and New Guinea.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Waugyl
The Waugyl (also written Waugal and Waagal and variants) is the Noongar manifestation of the Rainbow Serpent in Australian Aboriginal mythology, from the culture based around the south-west of Western Australia.
Midland’s Weeip Park officially opens
Elements of the classic Australian backyard, play areas and hangout zones for all ages, and special recognition of history and heritage is what will welcome visitors to Weeip Park in Midland, which officially opened on October 30 as part of the Kambarang Festival.
120 Years on – New Junction reopens
On Saturday 30 October 2021, 120 years on, the Oval celebrates its redevelopment with the Kambarang Festival.
Kambarang Festival Schedule Announced
Kambarang is this Saturday, 30 October 2021, commencing at LoCale Midland.
Kambarang Festival
Kambarang Festival is a brand new event that celebrates the traditions of the Noongar nations residents of Midland, showcases their art, culture and practices and seeks to heal country, restore nature and connect community.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Witchetty Grub (Bardi)
Witchetty Grub (Bardi), An Australian Bush Tucker Food
The thought of eating an insect may makes some people squeamish, but for many this is their main source of protein. The Australian Aboriginal communities have embraced the nation’s nature and lived off witchetty grubs for many years.
Insects of New Junction – Carthaeid Moth
The Carthaea saturnioides is a relative of silk moths and emperor moths, this species from south-western Australian is placed in a family of its own (Carthaeidae).