NGAARDA NEWS BULLETIN - FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2023

A fire broke out in Kings Park earlier this week. Credit: DFES.

DFES LAUNCHES AERIAL FIREFIGHTING FLEET EARLY

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has activated its aerial firefighting fleet early this year, due to predictions of above-average bushfire risk for Western Australia.

GREENS SENATOR CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ACT  ON WA YOUTH JUSTICE

Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has called on the federal government to intervene in WA’s youth justice crisis.

FIFO FLIGHTS TO MARBLE BAR LAUNCH

Direct flights from Perth to Marble Bar for FIFO workers launched this month.

SALVOS SURVEY SHOWS FINANCIAL COST OF POOR MENTAL HEALTH

New research shows mental health struggles are causing financial strain for many Australians.

RURAL LAUNDRY SERVICE HELPING TO PREVENT SCABIES

Free remote laundry services in the Northern Territory are helping to prevent scabies and related health conditions in remote communities.

NEW DOGGY PARK PLANNED FOR SOUTH HEDLAND

The state government has transferred two lots of land in South Hedland to the local council to establish a new playground space and dog park.