NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2023

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RENEWABLE ENERGY FIRST NATIONS ROUND TABLE

This week in Port Hedland, community members gathered with federal and state government representatives to discuss the role of First Nations people in the renewable energy transition.

TARGET 120 EXPANDS TO NEWMAN

On Monday, the state government announced that Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Aboriginal will deliver the Target 120 program in the Pilbara town of Newman.

CASHLESS CARD TRIAL ENDS AND LEADERS SAY ISSUES ARE DEVELOPING

A Shire President in the Kimberley has told Federal politicians that taking away the cashless debit card has caused more problems instead of resolving them.

ACTIVIST TRIAL AIMS TO MAKE HISTORY 

A Disrupt Burrup Hub climate activist pleaded not guilty on Monday over criminal damage charges resulting from his alleged use of a fire extinguisher to spray yellow paint on the Woodside Headquarters.

POLICE OFFICERS SPENT RECORD BREAKING TIME ‘RAMPING’ AT WA HOSPITALS

Police Officers have spent a record-breaking time waiting with patients at WA public hospitals, according to a new report.

ALICE SPRINGS FOOT PATROLS 

In Alice Springs, the Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation is setting up a professional foot patrol to help maintain law and order.