NGAARDA NEWS MONDAY 27 MARCH 2023

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA PASSES FIRST STATE-BASED INDIGENOUS VOICE TO PARLIAMENT

South Australia has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to have an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

SHARK BITES OFF KARRATHA COAST

This week, there have been two shark attacks near the Montebello islands off the Pilbara coast.

BUSH REPELENTS FOR MOSQUITO VIRUS WARNING

The Department of Health has issued a warning that the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in the Pilbara.

VOICE DEBATE CONTINUES

Debate around the Voice to Parliament continues, with some First Nations people concerned the proposal won’t make a meaningful difference to their lives.

INDIGENOUS SINGER WINS AUSTRALIAN IDOL 

A  Thanakwith, Wagadagan man was crowned this year’s Australian Idol winner on Sunday night.

NEW WOMAN LEADS NEWMAN POLICE

In the Pilbara, the Police Department in the town of Newman has welcomed a new head officer.