NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY JUNE 6 2023

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WORKER KILLED AT WOODSIDE GAS PLATFORM IDENTIFIED

The worker who died in an accident at Woodside’s North Rankin gas operations off the Burrup Peninsula on Friday has been identified as Mr. Michael Jurman.

BURNS TRAGEDY FOR GERALDTON, TOWN MOURNS LOSS OF MINOR

A 13-year-old boy has died after suffering burns to 90% of his body in a house fire in Geraldton, according to the West Australian.

FORMER MP SUES AUTHORITIES OVER OBSTRUCTION TO BUSINESS 

A cattle feedlot owner in the Pilbara is suing the state over development delays, which he says have impacted his ability to conduct business.

PROPOSED GAS PROJECT RAISES CONCERNS FROM FIRST NATIONS GROUP 

A proposed gas project in Larrakia country in the Northern Territory has raised concerns from Traditional Owners who are worried the development will threaten traditional heritage sites.

WA LEGAL AID LAUNCHES FIRST NATIONS HOTLINE IN AUSTRALIA

Legal Aid WA has launched a new hotline specifically for First Nations people to receive legal information and referral, which it says is an Australian first.

RESEARCHER INVESTIGATES THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF TRADITIONAL PLANTS

A Charles Darwin University PhD candidate has investigated the healing properties of native plants long-known to First Nations people as traditional medicine.