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Published on 24 Apr 2026

Busselton DTMI Service Centre first to receive Aboriginal name ‘Djooditj’

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The Busselton Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) Service Centre has become the first in Western Australia to receive an Aboriginal dual name under the Transport and Major Infrastructure Portfolio’s Aboriginal Placenames Project.

Officially dual‑named Djooditj (pronounced Dj‑ood‑itch), which is the Noongar word for the Western Quoll. The name was shared by the Wardandi, Bibulmun/Piblemen and Kaneang people of the Noongar Nation, in collaboration with Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation.

The project recognises Aboriginal living culture, language, and enduring connection to Country, while supporting reconciliation and cultural awareness across the State. The story of the Djooditj is reflected in artwork by Noongar artist Melissa Spillman (Maarakool Art), which features on the exterior of the Busselton DTMI Service Centre.

After unveiling the artwork and cultural story in Busselton this week, Minister Assisting the Minster for Transport, Jessica Stojkovski, said the project acknowledged the significance of Aboriginal culture and heritage in communities where DTMI operates.

“This project provides an opportunity for visitors to our centres to learn about and engage with Aboriginal language and culture, which is vital for reconciliation. It fosters cultural awareness, strengthens identity for Aboriginal people, and promotes healing.”

Busselton is the first of 19 DTMI service centres set to receive a dual name, with work underway for the next locations in Kalgoorlie and Carnarvon.

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