NGAARDA NEWS MONDAY 30 JANUARY 2023

Thousands gathered for the Invasion Day rally in Perth last week. Credit: Nancye Miles-Tweedie.

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INVESTIGATION INTO RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE LAUNCHED

Rio Tinto has launched an investigation into how a radioactive capsule from its mine site was lost in transit between the Pilbara and Perth. 

PROTESTERS MARCH IN BOORLOO TO MARK INVASION DAY

Thousands of protesters gathered in Boorloo/Perth on Thursday for the annual Invasion Day rally and march.

TOM CALMA NAMED SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Last week, Kungarakan and Iwaidja man Tom Calma was named Senior Australian of the Year for his advocacy and reporting on Indigenous health issues.

CARNARVON SHIRE PRESIDENT CALLS OF PRIME MINISTER TO VISIT REGION 

Carnarvon Shire President Eddy Smith has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit the town to see first hand the crime issues it is facing, according to the West Australian.

GENEROUS RESPONSE TO KIMBERLEY FLOOD VICTIMS

The Leedel Foundation has raised over 68 thousand dollars so far for flood relief and support to Aboriginal people in the Fitzroy Valley.

FREMANTLE CELEBRATES ONE DAY

On Saturday on Noongar boodja, the Council of Fremantle celebrated One Day as a more inclusive alternative to Australia Day.