NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2023

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KUNUNURRA FOOD DELIVERY FAILS 

In the Kimberley, the state government’s plan to deliver emergency supplies of fresh food to Kununurra has failed.

GUARDS STRIKE AT BANKSIA HILL

Yesterday, guards at Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre went on strike for five hours, forcing the facility into lockdown.

FIRST NATIONS DEATH IN CUSTODY AT HAKEA 

A 40-year-old Aboriginal man died in custody on Wednesday morning at Hakea Prison.

PORT HEDLAND GROWING WITH NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

In the Pilbara, the Port Hedland council has approved the construction of a new Performing Arts Centre.

ORIC DEREGISTERS HUNDREDS OF ABORIGINAL CORPORATIONS

Australia’s registrar for Aboriginal corporations has deregistered more than three hundred organisations for failing to lodge annual reports.

WOMEN’S PROJECT IN ROEBOURNE RECEIVES GRANT

In Roebourne, arts organisation Big hART has received 50 000 dollars of government funding to support Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi women who are telling stories with film, sound and movement.

WARBURTON POLICE HOLD IMPROMPTU BARBECUE 

In the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, Warburton Police held an impromptu barbecue for the community on Monday.