Western Australian archaeological project to connect 60,000 years of desert history

Baiyungu elder Hazel Walgar says artefacts from the Ningaloo coast have been found in Central Australia. (Supplied: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions)

Traditional owners and leading archaeologists hope a five-year exploration project will uncover a rich history and find connections between Aboriginal communities across a huge stretch of Western Australia.  

Baiyungu elder Hazel Walgar said within her traditional land of the Ningaloo coast there was evidence of trade with groups from other parts of Australia.