Boddington undergoes a mural makeover by Wheatbelt artists capturing the town's heritage and community spirit

The walls of a small Peel town have been transformed into colourful canvases depicting the stories and people that make Boddington special. Wheatbelt artists have dressed the walls of three buildings with murals that capture the town’s heritage, environment, and vibrant community spirit. The Shire of Boddington announced the completion of the third mural on July 4 as part of their ongoing Town Centre Revitalisation Project. The project began on June 4 after Boddington received $500,000 from the Growing Regions Program to enhance the town’s aesthetic appeal and community growth. The southern wall of the Boddington Fire Brigade Shed tells the story of late 1800s shepherd Henry Boddington, painted by Quindanning’s Jacob Butler and Joseph Boin. In Hotham Park, Imogen Palmer, Hayley Smith, and Susan Respinger painted a display of the Western Whistler and Scarlet Robin among the local flora and fauna. Along Bannister Road, native flowers and birds — including the New Holland honeyeater and Red-Tailed Cockatoo — painted by Williams local Georgina Paterson now stand out as an unforgettable feature. Shire of Boddington chief executive officer Julie Burton said the murals stand as a testament to Boddington’s rich heritage and vibrant community spirit. “It reflects the collective creativity and participation of local residents,” she said.