Ngaarda News Thursday the 3rd of March 2022

Todays News Bulletin

CYCLONE AND FLOOD UPDATE

The Bureau of Meteorology has downgraded ex-tropical cyclone Ex-Tropical Cyclone Anika, with heavy rain to extend inland during Thursday.

KOORI MAIL TO COME OUT LATE

For the first time in its 30-year history, Australia’s longest-running Aboriginal newspaper is not going to be published on time.

COVID IN KARRATHA

COVID-19 has reached Karratha Senior High School.

NO NDIS FOR GERALDTON QUADRIPLEGIC

A Geraldton man who has lost the use of his limbs after an accident says he has been refused the physiotherapy and occupational therapy he needs because he is too old for National Disability Insurance Scheme help.

OLNEY STILL WAITING FOR GOFER

Ngarluma woman and well-known jazz singer Lois Olney is having to wait for a vital piece of mobility equipment.

KARRATHA CITY TO COLLABORATE OVER HOUSING

In an unusual move to create more worker’s accommodation, City of Karratha staff are to jointly work on plans with a builder to see how they can cut costs.

APOLOGY FROM COMMUNITIES ADVISOR

The West Australian says a social work expert who previously advised the WA Department of Communities has spoken out against the police raid on an Aboriginal employee calling it a reaction similar to a “drug raid on a criminal gang”.