Kaya Wanjoo! (Hello and welcome!) Are you ready to discover hidden stories embedded in Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, the traditional land of the Noongar people of the southwest of Western Australia? Then come walk with us through the Place Names Melville podcast.

Each episode invites you to listen deeply as Noongar Elders and community members share the rich spirit, memory and meaning woven into the placenames of the City of Melville, located in Western Australia’s capital city Perth. From ancient trails to familiar streets, you’ll hear voices that bring Country to life, reconnecting us all to culture and history in ways both heartfelt and powerful.

Created by Luisa Mitchell, the Place Names Melville podcast is more than an exploration of names; it’s an invitation to be part of a journey of healing, recognition and shared respect.

This podcast was recorded during Place Names Melville, a two-year Noongar-led community arts project that revived the traditional names and cultural significance of prominent locations in the City of Melville, a local government area in Perth.

Curious to know more? Visit placenamesmelville.com.au for an opportunity to engage with these stories further with an interactive map of the City of Melville.

If these voices and stories move you, help them travel further – share this podcast with your friends, family and community.

Place Names Melville is produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Melville, Moodjar and the Noongar community, with support from Lotterywest.

Presenters: Michelle White, Trevor Walley, Geri Hayden, Ben Ugle, Joseph Collard, Narelle Ogilvie, John Hart

Creator: Luisa Mitchell

Producer: Nduta Gathoga

Editor: Luisa Mitchell

Recorded at Magic Studios Perth

Theme music: Phil Walleystack