NGAARDA NEWS BULLETIN - THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2023

Tiwi Island Traditional Owners. Credit: Supplied, Environmental Defenders Office.

In today’s bulletin:

WEST AUSTRALIAN FAMILY MOURN DEATH IN CUSTODY IN VICTORIA

The WA family of an Aboriginal man who died in custody in Victoria last week are demanding answers from authorities.

NYFL PRISON EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SMOOTHS TRANSITION TO RELEASE

An Aboriginal man has become the first inmate from Roebourne Regional Prison to work as part of the Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Limited’s new prison employment program.

TRADITIONAL OWNER STOPS SANTOS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

A Tiwi Traditional Owner has once again succeeded in a legal action to block gas company Santos from starting work on an underwater pipeline on his sea country.

RELIGIOUS LEADERS CALL FOR END TO FOSSIL FUELS

Faith leaders will today ask the Federal Climate Minister to phase out fossil fuels to help save Pacific Islands from the impacts of the climate crisis.

KIMBERLEY ORGANISATION OFFERS FREE HAIRCUTS AT FITZROY CROSSING

Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation in the Kimberley offered free haircuts to Fitzroy Crossing community members this week.

DAN SULTAN WINS AT ARIAS

Arrente/Gurindji musician Dan Sultan won an Aria Award last nigth for his most recent album.