NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY 08 MARCH 2023

Flooding of the Victoria Highway has intensified supply pressures in the East Kimberley. Credit: DFES.

Listen to the Ngaarda News for the details on today’s top stories:

YINDJIBARNDI ELDERS SHARE HEARTBREAK IN FMG COURT CASE 

In the Pilbara yesterday, Yindjibarndi elders gave evidence in the legal battle between Fortescue Metals Group and Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation.

FLOODS PUT PRESSURE ON SUPPLIES IN KUNUNURRA

Kununurra is experiencing food shortages after being isolated due to flooding, but emergency aid is on its way.

LOCAL MAN FACES COURT OVER ROEBOURNE STATUE VANDALISM

A Roebourne man faced Karratha Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly vandalising three statues at the town’s Mount Welcome lookout.

FORMER LIBERAL WARNS PARTY RISKS ‘SPOILING LEGACY’ OVER VOICE

Former Liberal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Fred Chaney says his old party risks “spoiling its own legacy” if it does not support the Voice to Parliament referendum.

FIRST NATIONS SENATOR RECOGNISED IN WA HALL OF FAME

Western Australian Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has entered WA’s Women’s Hall of Fame for her achievements and contributions to the state.

SYDNEY WORLD PRIDE CONCLUDES  

On Gadigal country in Sydney, The first World Pride Festival to occur in the southern hemisphere concluded on Sunday.