NGAARDA NEWS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15 2022

A polling booth for the North West Central by-election will be set up at the Mount Magnet Cup this weekend. Credit: Supplied, Mount Magnet Race Club.

GOVERNMENT APPOINTS REPORTER TO INVESTIGATE BURRUP THREATS

The Federal government has appointed a reporter to investigate threats to cultural heritage at Murujuga, the Burrup Peninsula, according to ‘Save Our Songlines’, a group of Traditional Custodians.

“DISGUSTING” ROLFE TEXTS READ IN KUMANJAYI WALKER INQUEST

In the Northern Territory, the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has considered racist text messages sent by the police officer acquitted of Mr Walker’s murder.

RACE MEETING IS A POLLING PLACE!

If you are going to the Mount Magnet Cup on Saturday and need to vote for North West Central, a polling booth will be set up for you right at the race track!

AGREEMENT REACHED ON COPPER EXPLORATION

In the East Pilbara, a mining company has reached an agreement with Traditional Owners to start exploring for copper in an area west of Wyndham.

SONGS FOR PEACE ALBUM IN THE WORKS

An album of songs developed over the years for Songs for Peace concerts is being recorded in Ieramagadu/Roebourne and Perth.

SECURITY COMPANY LOGO COMPETITION OPENS

In the Pilbara, a security company is holding a competition to come up with a locally-designed First Nations logo, in partnership with Ngaarda Media.