Traditionally a meeting place, Walga holds a gallery of Aboriginal rock painting - This Place

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'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

50km south-west of Cue, Walga Rock is one of Australia’s largest monoliths, as well as one of the largest galleries of Aboriginal Rock paintings in Western Australia.

But what does Walga mean?

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  • Language:Wajarri, English
  • English Subtitles:No
  • Genre:Looking After Language
  • Year Completed:2019
  • Narrator:Lance Mongoo, Darren Ryder, Robin Boddington and Clifton Dongara
  • Copyright:Shared Community Contributor, ABC, FLA
  • Partner Organisation:ABC
  • Location:Walga Rock, WA, Australia
  • Duration:00:04:00
  • Producer or Facilitator:ABC in collaboration with language custodians and Chris Lewis
  • Talent:Lance Mongoo, Darren Ryder, Robin Boddington and Clifton Dongara
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