NGAARDA NEWS BULLETIN - THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2023

The blue pygmy whale, a species conservationists say is under threat from Woodside’s seismic blasting activity. Credit: Greenpeace.

WOODSIDE TO START BLASTING DESPITE LEGAL CHALLENGES

Woodside Energy plans to begin seismic blasting in waters off the Pilbara today.

BREATHING SPACE PROGRAM WORKS WITH HEDLAND MEN TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

In South Hedland, Communicare’s Breathing Space program is working with men who have been violent and abusive to encourage them to build safe relationships. 

ASHBURTON ABORIGINAL CORPORATION HELPS JOBSEEKERS IN ROEBOURNE

The Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation is now working with Aboriginal people throughout the entire Pilbara to help them find employment.

NGAAANYATJARRA LEADER BACKS VOICE

Ngaanyatjarra Council Deputy Chair Preston Thomas has come out in support of the Voice to Parliament. 

COVID CAUSED 10,000 ADDITIONAL DEATHS IN AUSTRALIA

Covid-19 resulted in around 10,000 more deaths than would otherwise have happened, according to new analysis.