NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY THE 18TH OF NOVEMBER 2022

Carnarvon residents celebrated the one year anniversary of the Fofoanga Club last week.

GREENS SENATOR CALLS OUT ABSENT PRIME MINISTER

Yamatji-Noongar woman and WA Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for not attending the United Nations climate summit taking place in Egypt.

BUSHLAND SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING MAN

In the Pilbara, Police continue to search for 30-year-old Clinton Lockyer who was last seen near Roebourne on October 31.

FORMER PRISON INSPECTOR QUESTIONS POOR RECORD KEEPING ON RESTRAINT TECHNIQUES

WA’s former Inspector of Custodial Services has criticised the Department of Justice for ignoring his calls for better record keeping regarding the use of restraints of detainees, according to the West Australian.

NOONGAR MOTHER CONDEMNS FACEBOOK ABUSE

A Noongar mother whose son was attacked in an apparent vigilante attack has condemned online threats which Facebook refuses to delete, according to the Guardian.

CARNARVON TONGAN GROUP CELEBRATES WITH CEREMONIAL BEVERAGE

Last week in Carnarvon, Tongan residents celebrated the first anniversary of their community group by sharing kava, a traditional ceremonial beverage that is no longer illegal.

PILBARA DRAG QUEEN IN RUNNING FOR NATIONAL COMPETITION

A Pilbara drag queen is is in the running to be named Miss First Nation Supreme Queen in a national competition.

BIRDS TO BE REINTRODUCED

The WA Government has released 85 Western Grass Wrens at  Wirawana, Dirk Hartog Island.