NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY 2023

Beautiful traditional country. Image courtesy of Friends of Australian Rock Art Facebook page.

TRADITIONAL CUSTODIAN CALLS HYPOCRISY OVER MURUJUGA DEVELOPMENTS

A Traditional Custodian has called the Australian Government hypocritical over its support for both industrial development and a World Heritage listing at Murujuga, the Burrup Peninsula. 

 BHP REOPENING AFTER MINESITE DEATH

BHP has restarted its iron ore operations across WA following the death of one of its workers in the Pilbara, according to the ABC. 

FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR PILBARA VETERANS

Next week, War veterans living in the Pilbara will have the opportunity to receive free legal advice on how to participate in the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

AIRPORT REGIONAL FUNDING

Regional airports in Western Australia are receiving grants of over 3 million dollars.

FMG SET TO AXE WORKERS

The West Australian reports that up to 1800 workers at Fortescue Metals Group could lose their jobs as part of a major round of redundancies.

PRIME MINISTER REJECTS CLAIMS WA LEFT BEHIND

The Prime Minister has rejected claims his Federal government has neglected to address social issues in regional and remote Western Australia.

ROEBOURNE LOCALS LEARN COFFEE-MAKING SKILLS

Yesterday in the Pilbara, Roebourne locals took part in a barista training workshop at the local Ieramagadu Cafe.