Published on Thursday, 19 June 2025 at 4:50:42 PM
Last week, the Town proudly supported a cultural burn at Hill View Bushland – an important step in caring for country, supporting the long-term health of our native bushland, and working towards reconciliation in our community.
The burn was carried out in partnership with local Aboriginal Elders, Traditional Custodians, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, and Curtin University. It followed cultural protocols and practices that have been used for generations to protect and regenerate our land.
The burn was a huge success, helping to safely reduce built-up dead vegetation and encourage the regrowth of native species. Cultural burning is a gentle, low-intensity technique that supports biodiversity and strengthens our spiritual connection to country.
Highlights from the day included:
- A Welcome to Country by local Elder Emeritus Professor Simon Forrest
- Local Traditional Owners opened the burn with a cultural song and dance
- Small sections of dead vegetation were gathered and safely burned.
- Participation from members of the Town’s Mindeera Advisory Group, our Urban Ecosystems team, and a Curtin University research student.
Monitoring of the bushland's response is now underway, and we’ll be sharing progress and findings throughout the year.
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to DFES, Curtin University, the Mindeera Advisory Group, and our incredible local Aboriginal community for all coming together to help make this special project come to life. A full video recap of the day will be shared soon.
Click here to learn more about the Town's work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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