NGAARDA NEWS THURSDAY THE 1ST OF SEPTEMBER 2022

Imagine trying to get up these three steps to access dental treatment if you are confined to a wheelchair. Picture Eugenia Smith.

WHEELCHAIR PENSIONER CAN’T ACCESS DENTIST

In the Pilbara, a Kariyarra elder and pensioner is unable get to a dentist because she cannot access the mobile dental van at Hedland Health Campus in her wheelchair.

MAN URGED TO TURN HIMSELF IN

Karratha Dectectives are looking for 24 year old man to question him about a serious incident that occured within the City of Karratha.

NOONKANBAH GRENADE WAS LIVE

After two boys found a WWII hand grenade at Noonkanbah in the West Kimberley last week, the Department of Defence has confirmed it was still live and dangerous.

WICKHAM ROLLOVER MAN GUILTY

A Wickham man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for unlawfully killing his mate, the ABC reports.

POSSUM HABITAT CLEARING PAUSED IN GELORUP

In Gelorup in the South West, ongoing clearing of endangered possum habitat has been paused until early next year.

LEANING HOW TO YARN IN THE CLINIC

Poor communication between Aboriginal people and clinical staff such as doctors and nurses can badly affect the quality of their health care, according to researcher Dr Ivan Lim.

ABORIGINAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS UNDER PRESSURE

In the Pilbara, a shortage of Indigenous healthcare workers means those who are working in the field are under immense pressure, according to a former disability support worker.