NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY APRIL 21 2023

Crowd’s gather in Onslow for yesterday’s eclipse. Credit: Eliza Kloser.

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YINDJIBARNDI CEO ‘HEARTENED’ AS LEGAL DISPUTE WITH BREAKAWAY GROUP COMES TO A CLOSE

Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation CEO Michael Woodley has said he is “heartened” that a legal case against his native title body by breakaway group WMYAC has come to a close.

CENTRAL LAND COUNCIL LEADERS SAY JACINTA PRICE DOES NOT SPEAK FOR THEM

Leaders from the Central Land Council have said in a statement that Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Price does not speak for them or represent them.

TOTAL ECLIPSE CELEBRATED IN ONSLOW 

Thousands travelled to the Pilbara town of Onslow to view yesterday’s total solar eclipse.

DERBY LIQUOR ACCORD MOTION UNSUCCESSFUL 

A motion to change alcohol restrictions at the Derby Liquor Accord meeting earlier this week proved unsuccessful.

ROEBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT COMMITMENT REMAINS

Western Australia’s Education Minister has confirmed plans are still in place for a promised redevelopment of Roebourne District High School in the Pilbara.

BIDYADANGA WOMEN’S FOOTY PLAYERS WITHOUT FULL TEAM INVITED TO JOIN BROOME BULLS

The Broome Bulls Sporting Club has offered football players from the Bidyadanga Emus Women's Division the chance to play on their team for the season.