Neil Coyne on set as presenter of Noongar Dandjoo.       d441661
Camera IconNeil Coyne on set as presenter of Noongar Dandjoo.       d441661 Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Corroboree on camera

Pia van StraalenCanning Gazette

After a 10-year career as WA's first Noongar pro-wrestler, Mr Coyne moved on to radio, finding a love of telling stories that led to television.

"Film and television is my passion now," he said. "I love it (and) I get to introduce people's stories which is an honour."

Mr Coyne has established a deep connection to country and, through the program, aims to represent the stories of as many Noongars in the massive region that sprawls throughout the South-West and up to Geraldton.

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"I was born in a small town called Gnowangerup, but Im a Noongar man," he said.

"I represent all the 40 nations of Noongars and I want to help tell their stories.

"The good thing about Noongar Country is that it's such a huge place.

"Im looking for stories not only in the city but in the country as well," Mr Coyne said.

Dandjoo means gathering in Noongar language and Mr Coyne said the aim of the six-part program is to establish a far-reaching corroboree, telling the stories of people across WA.

"Best form of communication is talking and telling stories," he said.