Halls Creek updates image with modernised representation of Aboriginal heritage in Shire logo

The Shire of Halls Creek has updated its logo to modernise the representation of its Aboriginal heritage.

The new logo was voted on at last week’s council meeting, after months of consultation and public comment.

The updated logo replaces an image depicting three Aboriginal men with spears to a picture of an Aboriginal family around a campfire.

Shire of Halls Creek chief executive Noel Mason said it was a more appropriate reflection of the region’s Aboriginal heritage.

“It was updated as a result of changing attitudes; we wanted to reflect a more modern view of Aboriginal families,” he said.

In an image of the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, a boab tree and snake have been cut.

“Neither specifically represent the Bungle Bungles,” Mr Mason said.

The two remaining sections of the logo featuring a Brahman cow and a man panning for gold were unchanged.

Mr Mason said the logo would transition over time as resources permit, and would not incur a major cost.