NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2023

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KIMBERLEY FLOOD VICTIMS CAN NOW ACCESS PAYMENTS

Eligible Kimberley residents affected by January’s floods can now access payments under the Lord Mayors Distress Relief Fund, according to the ABC.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WON’T BUDGE ON CLIMATE

Despite a major UN report calling for countries to significantly ratchet up emissions targets to avoid catastrophic climate change, the government says they aren’t changing their climate policy.

CARNARVON VIOLENCE NEEDS LOCAL BASED SOLUTIONS

Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has said local based solutions are needed to deal with the violence occurring in communities like Canarvon.

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SAFEGUARDED IN NEW RESEARCH AGREEMENTS

A Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi researcher is breaking barriers for Indigenous research at Curtin University in Perth.

FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE INVITED TO HAVE SAY IN CONSUMER PROTECTION SURVEY

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders over the age of 16 will have the chance to share their experiences buying goods and services as part of a survey being conducted by the state government.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR INDIGENOUS HEALTH CLINICS

The Federal Government is offering 10 million dollars in grant funding to enhance First Nations health clinics.