NGAARDA NEWS THURSDAY 09 MARCH 2023

East Kimberley Osmand Range. Credit Peter Boer

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LIDIA THORPE CLEARED OF CONTEMPT CHARGES

An investigation into the alleged relationship between Senator Lidia Thorpe and a former bikie gang leader has cleared Senator Thorpe of contempt of parliament.

EAST KIMBERLEY RECEIVED FIRST SUPERMARKET SUPPLIES IN DAYS

The first emergency delivery of food is set to arrive in East Kimberley today, according to the ABC.

NEW DATA REVEALS CLOSING THE GAP TARGETS NOT ON TRACK

New data from the Productivity Commission has revealed several key Closing the Gap targets are “not on track”.

‘NO’ CAMPAIGN PUSHES FOR MORE THAN A VOICE TO PARLIAMENT

Grassroots campaigners for a ‘No’ vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum say the proposed constitutional changes won’t make a difference to the lives of Aboriginal people.

FREMANTLE COUNCIL VOICE BACK VOICE

The City of Fremantle will endorse the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and promote a yes vote for the referendum, according to the West Australian.

WYNDHAM BOXING COLLABORATION FOR ALL

A local Police officer in Wyndham is collaborating with an Aboriginal Corporation to hold Boxing classes for the community.

GOLDFIELDS ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE CENTRE PUBLISHES CHILDREN’S INDIGENOUS ALPHABET BOOKS 

The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre is publishing a series of children's alphabet books in the 15 Indigenous languages found in the Kalgoorlie area.