NGAARDA NEWS JUNE 15 2023

Activist Kristen Morrissey outside court. Image supplied by Disrupt Burrup Hub.

HEDLAND DRAG QUEEN EVENT STIRS UP CONTROVERSY

A ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ event to be held this weekend in Hedland as part of the Pilbara Pride Festival has caused controversy.

DISRUPT BURRUP HUB CAMPAIGNERS FACE COURT 

An environmental activist faced court on Tuesday and was granted bail, following an incident in which she released ‘stench gas’ at Woodside’s Perth HQ on June 1st.

LIDIA THORPE SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS 

DjabWurrung, Gunnai and Gunditjmara woman and Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has withdrawn allegations of sexual assault she made against Liberal Senator David Van.

LIBERAL VOICE ADVOCATE SAYS PROCESS HAS BEEN RUSHED

A Liberal backer of the Indigenous Voice says he fears the proposal could be "lost to history" with a slide in support.
WORLD-LEADING MARS SCIENTISTS TO TOUR PILBARA

Later this month, scientists from leading space agencies around the world will tour the Pilbara in an effort to support future missions to Mars.