NGAARDA NEWS 25 05 2023

Cassius Turvey. Image Credit: Candlelight Vigil in memory of Jukari C.Turvey Facebook event.

FOUR PLEAD NOT GUILTY TO TURVEY MURDER

Four people accused of the murder of Noongar teenager Cassius Turvey have pleaded not guilty to the crime and will now face trial.

LONGEST NATIVE TITLE CLAIM FINALISED

Australia’s longest-running Native Title claim was brought to a close in a ceremony in Purnululu National Park yesterday, according to the ABC.

GOVERNMENT FLAGS NEW ‘THERAPEUTIC COURT’ FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS

The WA government plans to introduce a “therapeutic court” for juvenile offenders in an attempt to divert them from the crisis-plagued Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre.

INMATE FACES AMPUTATION

Doctors in the WA prison system amputated the foot of an inmate, despite assurances from a leading private surgeon that he could save the limb, according to the West Australian.

REGIONS STRUGGLE TO KEEP UP WITH POPULATION INCREASES

The peak body representing regional Australia is calling for a national population plan to improve outcomes for people living in the country.

HORSE EVENT HEADED TO DAMPIER

A local riding club in the Pilbara will hold its annual show in Dampier this weekend.