Wutiyeti: Bunyip from Ackle Bend - This Place
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The Wimmera River is known as Barengi Djul in Wergaia language spoken by the Wotjobaluk people. Along the water, not far from the township of Dimboola is a special place known as Ackle Bend or Wutiyeti which means camping place, and is also known for its stories of Bunyip.
- Partner Organisation:ABC
- Location:Wimmera River, VIC
- Duration:00:04:06
- Producer or Facilitator:ABC in collaboration with language custodians, Tim Purdie and Larissa Romensky
- Talent:Uncle Ron Marks and Hunter King
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