The 'Going Places' frontman is having the time of his storied life exploring the songlines that crisscross this country.
Born on Bullardoo Station in 1956, Yamatji man, legendary actor, comedian, and presenter Ernie Dingo has been swimming in the astounding azure waters off Australia’s westernmost point since he was a nipper.
I’ve been chasing them ever since I got to the edge of Australia and looked out across the ocean.” His childhood was full of moments like this, spurring him to explore. “In my language , we have a saying “winthu wanga” which means wind walk, where you’d hear the stories that come on the breeze,” Dingo says.
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