NGAARDA NEWS THURSDAY 02 MARCH 2023

Construction at the Transitional Housing development in Roebourne. Credit: Gerard Mazza

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NO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NEEDED FOR BURU ENERGY LAND CLEARING SAYS EPA

Kimberley environmentalists are concerned by the WA Environmental Protection Authority’s decision to not assess a land clearing proposal in the West Kimberley.

FITZROY CROSSING BARGE DELAYED 

In the Kimberley, the planned opening later this month of a barge service to enable people and freight to cross the Fitzroy River could be delayed, according to the ABC.

SALVATION ARMY PLANS FURTHER AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

The Salvation Army plans to provide continued assistance to those impacted by recent flooding in the Kimberley.

RIO TINTO DIRECTOR SAYS JUUKAN APOLOGY WAS BOTCHED

A Rio Tinto director has admitted the company failed to properly apologise following the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters, according to the West Australian.

KARRATHA COUNCIL WAIVE WASTE DISPOSAL FEES FOR YINDJIBARNDI TRANSITIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

On Monday, the City of Karratha waived a significant waste disposal fee for the Ganalili Precinct development in Roebourne.

GOVERNMENT LAUNCH AUSTRALIA POST CONSULTATION

The cost of sending a letter could increase as the federal government begins consultation on the future of Australia Post.