NGAARDA NEWS THURSDAY 04 MAY 2023

Co-aothors of the Gika Dictionary, Francis Koford and Aileen Bray. Image Supplied by Koford.

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RESCUERS HAVE CLOSE CALL WITH DEADLY SNAKE

In the Pilbara, Emergency services in Tom Price had a close call with a deadly snake whilst rescuing a woman from a gorge, according to the West Australian.

NEWMAN OPENS BRAND NEW HOSPITAL

A new state-of-the-art Health Service has opened in Newman, described by the state government as a ‘gamechanger’ for the Pilbara community.

GIJA DICTIONARY LAUNCHED 

In the Kimberley, a small community launched a dictionary yesterday in an attempt to preserve an endangered language.

REGIONAL AND REMOTE ROAD REPAIRS ON CARDS FOR BUDGET

This year’s federal Budget will boost funding for road repairs in regional and remote areas, particularly for Indigenous areas.

HANSON BEING SUED OVER RACIALLY OFFENSIVE COMMENTS

Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi has commenced legal proceedings against One Nations Senator Pauline Hanson over a racially offensive comment she posted on twitter.

MAN CLINGS TO ROOF OF ALLEGEDLY STOLEN VEHICLE AS THIEF DRIVES THROUGH PERTH STREETS

Police in Perth’s North are investigating an alleged incident involving a stolen vehicle where the thief drove off with the owner hanging onto the roof.