NGAARDA NEWS MONDAY THE 9TH OF MAY 2022

Film maker Jason Haji Ali

TOP GONG FOR NGAARDA

Ngaarda Media has won a prestigious national award from the Community Broadcasting Association.

MINISTER SETTLES OUT OF COURT

In the past 11 years there has been a 119 per cent increase in the rate at which Aboriginal kids were taken away, according to Yamaji woman and psychologist Dr Tracy Westerman.

NEW FILM EXPLORES CULTURAL IDENTITY

A new documentary film by a young Yawuru man from Broome who has just graduated from Curtin University will be showcased in film festivals across Australia and around the world.

KLC PLANS TO CHANGE RULES FOR MEMBERS

The Kimberley Land Council is holding a Special General Meeting for members on May 25.

HEDLAND MAYOR LEAVES SCHOOL BOARD AFTER ONLINE SHENANEGANS

Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter has resigned from a school board after complaints of “lewd conduct” during an online board meeting.

HEARING DELAYED FOR ALLEGED ESCAPEE

A Derby man who police say escaped from Broome Prison and stayed at large for two days last October will have to wait until December to hear his charges heard.