NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY MAY 12 2023

Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council Chair Dr Anne Poelina. Credit: Kimberley Land Council

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WYNDHAM EAST KIMBERLEY SHIRE PRESIDENT CALLS FOR BETTER SUPPORT FOR INCARCERATED TEENS 

A Shire President from from the East Kimberley has said alternatives to incarceration should be implemented for young offenders following a major riot at Perth's Banksia Hill Youth Detention Facility earlier this week.

MURUJUGA CORPORATION HOPES TO REVIEW STATE AGREEMENT

In the Pilbara, the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, or MAC, has said it would like to discuss a review of the binding state agreement it was formed out of.

PETITION TO PROTECT MARTUWARRA RIVER DELIVERED TO STATE GOVERNMENT

A petition to protect the Kimberley's Martuwarra River, the larges registered Aboriginal Cultural Heritage site in WA, was delivered to the WA Parliament on Wednesday.

ADVOCATE CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO PORT HEDLAND HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

A prominent Western Australian housing advocate has called for an investigation into the South Hedland Department of Communities Housing Office due to allegations of racism.

STATE BUDGET GIVES MORE FUNDING TO OPERATION REGIONAL SHIELD

WA’s State Budget released yesterday confirmed that a special police operation targeting youth crime in the North West will keep operating until mid next year.

OECD TO COME TO KARRATHA

An intergovernmental organisation is coming to the Pilbara for its Meeting of Mining Regions and Cities.