NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY JUNE 16 2023

Credit: New Matilda.

Listen for the details on today’s top stories:

PROPOSED SALT WORKS FACILITY DRAWS CRITICISM 

Environmental activists have critised plans for a salt works facility in the Ashburton area.

VAN EXPELLED FROM LIBERAL PARTY ROOM 

Peter Dutton has expelled Senator David Van from the Liberal party room after he was accused of sexual harassment.

GOVERNMENT SAYS PARNPAJINYA RESIDENTS GIVEN OPTION TO MOVE

A government spokesperson has said that all residents that wanted to move out of Parnpajinya community received support, and were relocated to appropriate accommodation.

ALICE SPRINGS FOOT PATROLS CONTINUE TO DO GOOD WORK

A series of foot patrols run by Arrernte (Aruhn Dah) Traditional owners in Alice Springs continue to grow stronger.

YOUTH DETENTION RATES ON RISE
A new report from the Productivity Commission has revealed WA’s youth detention rate has risen for the first time in three years.