NGAARDA NEWS THURSDAY THE 4TH OF AUGUST

Anti-fracking protesters gathered in Broome on the weekend. Credit: Damian Kelly.

THREE HALLS CREEK RESIDENTS MISSING

Northern Territory police say three people from the Kimberley who have been missing for days might have been spotted in Tennant Creek, according to the ABC.

TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS URGE MCGOWAN TO PROTECT THE KIMBERLEY FROM FRACKING

Premier Mark McGowan was urged by Traditional Custodians and environmentalists to protect the Kimberley from gas fracking during his visit to Broome on Sunday.

Anti-fracking protesters gathered outside a Community Cabinet meeting attended by the Premier and his cabinet ministers.

SUICIDE ATTEMPTS AND STAFF SHORTAGES AT BANKSIA HILL

In the first half of 2022 there were 20 suicide attempts at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, WA’s only juvenile prison, reports the West Australian.

The West also revealed concerns about under-staffing at Banksia Hill. So far this year, more than 4000 shifts have gone unfilled. On June 30, Banksia Hill was operating short of 23 full-time-equivalent staff.

BOORLOO BIDEE MIA HOMELESSNESS FACILITY REACHES ONE-YEAR MILESTONE

The State Government’s Boorloo Bidee Mia homelessness facility in Perth has been operating for a year.

According to the State Government, the service is currently assisting 66 residents, with more than 70 per cent identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

WA FOOTBALL COMMISSION PUSHES NATIONAL SPORTS VOLUNTEER NOMINATIONS

Nominations for the WA Football Volunteer of the Year are now open, but only 9 nominations have been received from the Pilbara so far.