NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY 07 MARCH 2023

Roebourne statues damages, that have now been restored. Credit: Gerard Mazza

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YINDJIBARNDI LEGAL HEARING TO COMMENCE

Court hearings will begin in Roebourne today in the final stage of the legal battle between Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation and Fortescue Metals Group.

MAN TO FACE COURT OVER ROEBOURNE STATUES 

In the Pilbara, the Roebourne Police have charged a man in relation to the damage to the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi and Marudhunera statues at Mt Welcome.

CARNARVON FOOT PATROL TAKES TO THE STREETS

A Community Foot Patrol Program in Carnarvon is helping to keep at-risk youth out of trouble, take them to safe places, and give them food as needed.

RIO TINTO DONATES ACCOMMODATION TO SUPPORT KIMBERLEY FLOODS

Rio Tinto has given accommodation to Kimberley to help with housing issues after flooding hit the area in January.

BROOME CAR THEFT AND BURGLARIES

Four vehicles were stolen on Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning following a number of burglaries on businesses and homes in the Broome Area.

HALLS CREEK BIKE PROGRAM KICKS INTO GEAR 

The Halls Creek Police are teaming up with the wider community to start an after-school bike program for local kids.

ZACHARY ROLFE TO BE RETIRED FROM NT POLICE FORCE

The Northern Territory police officer who shot and killed Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker in 2020 will be retired from the force.