Category: Community

Sighting the Black Cockatoo

Posted by on Fri, 02 Jun 2023 in Community

The graceful black cockatoo is known as Ngaoara in Noongar language.  The black cockatoo in Aboriginal culture is believed to be the guides and guardians of the spirits of loved ones on their journey to rest amongst the Ancestors. The endangered Carnaby’s (Ngolyenok) and Baudin’s (Ngolak) black cockatoo are very similar in appearance, both sighted […]

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Cancer Council WA

Posted by on Wed, 08 Mar 2023 in Community

The MCB was thrilled to welcome representatives from Cancer Council WA, providing them with a guided tour of the Karrakatta crematorium and grounds.

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A new generation connecting with our war veterans

Posted by on Fri, 18 Nov 2022 in Community

Year Nine Merredin College students visited Karrakatta Cemetery as part of their excursion to the city to learn more about World War One veterans.

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