Borongurup (the Porongurup Range) is an iconic and deeply revered feature of the Great Southern landscape of south-western WA. Join Aunty Lynette Knapp, Prof. Steve Hopper and Dr Ursula Rodrigues for a cuppa at the base of the range as they share Noongar and scientific perspectives on what makes this place so special. In Lynette’s words, Borongurup is “the most prominent, sacred place on our Country”.

Here’s the story on Gondwana Link’s Heartland Journeys website: https://heartlandjourneys.com.au/…/porongurup-borongurup/

Our thanks to the Southerly Magazine for publishing this story in its September issue. We love being able to share these stories with so many readers.

Photo caption: Shadows reveal the meely (eyes) in the kaat (head) of Gibraltar Rock on the Porongurup Range. The eyes watch over Country, ensuring that people act with appropriate respect. Image: Steve Hopper.