NGAARDA NEWS 10 AUGUST 2023

History made in the most prosaic of places. The “50 Cents Hall” in Roebourne, where the first week of the Yindibarndi FMG trial is being held. Image Credit: Ngaarda Media.

DAY THREE OF YINDJIBARNDI TRIAL 

A high-profile court case between the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation and mining giant FMG moved into its third day yesterday.

TRUCK FIRE IN PILBARA

Roads between Port Hedland and Newman have been reopened following an incident in the Shire of Newman East Pilbara yesterday.

NATIVE TITLE COUNCIL LEADER CALLS FOR VOICE, TREATY IN WA FOLLOWING HERITAGE ACT FAILURE

National Native Title Council Chair Kado Muir has called for Voice and Treaty in Western Australia in the wake of the State Government’s backflip on the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act.

WOODSIDE WORKERS VOTE FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Workers on Woodside’s platforms off the coast of the Pilbara have voted to undertake industrial action.

PREMIER HOPES TO ATTEND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUMMIT

Premier Roger Cook says he hopes to attend an emergency summit on domestic violence in WA.

ILLEGAL FISHING 

The Wyndham Magistrates Court ordered a father and son from NSW to pay more than 7,800 dollars in fines this week, for illegal fishing last year.

NATIONAL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 

Housing affordability will be on the agenda when the Prime Minister meets with state and territory leaders next week.