Not the best storyline, but it is still impressive how a #documentary about insects ("the giants") can give you a deeper understanding on evolution's limitless possibilities. #Nature, #multispecies , #evolution (which for me includes #revolution ) rock!:)

https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/118991-001-A/krasse-krabbeltiere/

#whadjuknoongar #noongar #nature #multispecies #ecology #wildbearWAproduction #arte #zdf #itvstudios #k22

I forgot, I also took one other shot last night! This was taken with the #dwarf3 's wide angle lens, and is only about 3 minutes of data.

It will look upside down for the Northern Hemisphere folks, but here we have all of #Orion or #Nyingarn (the echidna in #Noongar) in one frame.

A bit of light post-processing in Stellar Studio and #Snapseed.

#astronomy #astrophotography #astrodon #southernhemisphere #backyardAstronomy

It is the end of #Kambarang and the start of #Birak here in #Noongar Country. With that the Emu is setting early in the evening. As compensation, we are now getting the #EtaCarinaNebula instead.

So last night I did a mosaic shot of with with my #Dwarf3 #SmartTelescope from my back yard.

Only a couple of hours effective exposure, but I am really happy with the results.

2hrs 13 minutes, 60s@60, Ha/OIII filter.

Postprocessed in the #DwarfLab Stellar Studio and #snapseed.

#astronomy #astrophotography #astrodon #southernHemisphere #southernskies #backyardAstronomy

Quokka

Quokka Fact: The name of this internet star is no modern invention! It takes basis from one of the words used by the local Aboriginal Noongar people – ‘Quak–a’

“Founding murdering Fathers”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-29/pinjarra-massacre-apology-sparks-debate-over-name-stirling/105944398

1834 Massacre
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-09/wa-greens-call-for-name-change/12336104

#Colonialism #FirstNations #Noongar #Pinjara

WA Governor Chris Dawson to apologise to traditional owners for Pinjarra Massacre

The descendants of people who were murdered in one of Western Australia’s most brutal attacks on Aboriginal people…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #aboriginalmassacre #Apology #AU #Australia #chrisdawson #Genocide #indigenousmassacre #jamesstirling #noongar #perthnews #pinjarramassacre #traditionalowners #wanews
https://www.newsbeep.com/214189/

Yesterday we visited Datjoin Rock just before sunset. This is one of the closest granite outcroppings to Beacon, and no doubt has significance to the local peoples. Alas, there is almost no information about the local Noongar peoples in any of the local material.

We paid our respects, and had a little look around.

This is the start of Wildflower Season out in the Wheatbelt, and already the orchids are putting on a lovely show.

#WesternAustralia #BeaconWA #Wildflowers #Galah #Noongar

If you live in and around #TownofVicPark and are looking for a fun indoor activity with younger kids tomorrow afternoon, consider Wirlomin Stories After School Storytelling Sessions!

More information here: https://events.humanitix.com/wirlomin-stories-after-school-storytelling-sessions-2

#Curtin #Boorloo #Noongar

I say #Makuru instead of “winter” out of respect —
I wouldn’t have used this seasonal designation

a quarter of a century ago without permission,
but now, because #Noongar words have segued

into broader community speech through Noongar
people rebuilding and sharing their language

( Epigrams against wealth
John Kinsella )
https://overland.org.au/2025/07/epigrams-against-wealth/

Six Seasons
https://www.aboriginalsixseasons.com.au/pages/makuru-season

Makuru
https://www.waitoc.com/fast-find/latest-news/makuru-season-fertility

#BloomScrolling #FirstNations #Seasons Winter

Fellow students of #noongar, I need some help: In the following clip, I'm missing the second to last word.

I get "nidja moort kaalak dandjoo nyininy [wirn?] ngarniny".

And if what I think I hear is right, then I don't understand the word in context. Any opinions would be welcome...

https://coslibraries.com/dandjoo

/cc @SijieLiang @rdm @leece