NGAARDA NEWS BULLETIN - 1ST OF NOVEMBER 2023

Around 150 protesters gathered in Rubibi/Broome on Monday to call on the Ports Minister to protect Entrance Point Reef from a floating jetty development. Credit: Damian Kelly.

RIO TINTO IN DIALOGUE WITH TRADITIONAL OWNERS ON CHANGES TO BLASTING PRACTICES AFTER ROCK SHELTER CONCERNS

Almost three months after blasting by Rio Tinto impacted a rock shelter near Tom Price, the company is still in discussion with Traditional Owners on whether it will adjust its blasting practices.

BROOME COMMUNITY PROTEST FLOATING JETTY DEVELOPMENT

Around 150 protesters gathered in Rubibi/Broome on Monday to call on the Ports Minister to protect Entrance Point Reef from a floating jetty development.

CASSIUS TURVEY MEMORIAL UNVEILED

A memorial for Noongar-Yamatji boy Cassius Turvey was unveiled at a park in Midland yesterday.

CLINTON LOCKYER STILL MISSING, ONE YEAR ON

Yesterday marked one year since missing person Clinton Lockyer was last seen or heard from in the Pilbara.

DOCTOR FEE CHANGES TO COME INTO PLACE TODAY

Changes to GP fees, which the federal government hopes will encourage more doctors to bulk bill, come into effect today.

MEM BEARD QUITS NATS

The Western Australian MP for North West Central Mem Beard has resigned from the Nationals Party and will defect to the Liberal Party.