NGAARDA NEWS FIRDAY 27TH OF MAY 2022

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN FRONTPAGE PROMOTES NOONGAR LANGUAGE 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on The front cover of the West Australian today with the bold Noongar words stating  ‘Albo Bidi’ which means ‘Albo Way’.

ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES BEING TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS HAVE GROWN

Aboriginal languages taught in WA schools have doubled over the last five years. 

NEW RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES IN REGIONAL WA TO BENEFIT CHILDREN 

Vulnerable children in WA will benefit from funding for five new residential care homes in regional WA. Three care homes will be located in the Kimberley and two in Geraldton. There are currently 22 residential group homes in WA, housing children with no other foster or family care options, many of them with complex needs. 

TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND TO SECURE 4WD WHEELCHAIRS FOR EVENTS 

The Town Of Port Hedland will be securing all-terrain wheelchairs for hire to make all areas of Port Hedland more accessible. Port Hedland Mayor, Peter Carter said it would be great for the community. 

NASA TO SET UP A TELESCOPE IN KATHERINE TO SEE PLUTO

NASA is coming to Katherine to observe Pluto pass in front of a distant star on the 1st of June. Students from Charles Darwin University will assist NASA scientists and astrologists when they arrive new week. Pluto will pass in front of a distant star and cast its shadow on the Earth, much like a solar eclipse. Ngaarda Media spoke with lecturer of stair pathways at Charles Darwin University, Carla Eisenberg. 

WA CAMPERS BREAK RECORD 

Hipcamp known as the  “Airbnb of camping” and has seen a massive 94 per cent growth of WA Campers on its platform. 

INVESTIGATION INTO PEDESTRIAN DEATH IN KUNUNURA 

An Investigation by WA police has been handed down to the Coroner.