NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY 24TH OF MAY 2022

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following program may contain stories and voices of deceased persons.

KYRENE CLINCH SAYS WA HEALTH LET HER FAMILY DOWN

Recently diagnosed with cancer, Mother of 3, Kyrene Clinch of Port Hedland was flown by the RFDS to Perth on the 14th of May for surgery at the Royal Perth Hospital.

FLYING FOAM MASSACRE 

This year marks the 154th anniversary of the flying foam massacre that took place on the Burrup Peninsular. 

PETA EDWARDS WINS FEATURE RACE AT CANARVON RACES 

In an Australia first Canaravon Race Club has recognised traditional owners at their Ladies Day event on the weekend. Aboriginal woman Peta Edwads won the feature race over the weekend putting the icing on the cake for a day celebrating, culture, fashion, art and families that have been involved in racing for many years

CARS STOLEN FROM PARABURDU 

Two vehicles were stolen in Paraburdu over the weekend. Sergeant Mark Monaco of the Paraburdu Police told Ngaarda Media the vehicles were unlocked with the keys in them. 

YAMATJI MEETING CANCELLED 

Yamatji Mulpa Aborginal Corporation has canceled their 8th annual On-Country Bush Meeting at the Yule River Meeting Place due to high covid numbers and low vaccination rates in the Pilbara region.