NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY 4 JULY 2023

The Mighty Fitzroy River, flowing wild and untamed. Image Credit: Main Roads Western Australia Facebook Page.

ROAD CLOSURES

In the Kimberley, the Great Northern Highway between Forrest Road and Yurabi Rd in Fitzroy River Crossing is closed due to flooding.

KARRATHA VOTES TO INCREASE RATES

Karratha City Councillors voted to increase rates by 5 per cent, at a meeting on Friday night.

WA POLICE NUMBERS TO DOUBLE 

Police Minister Paul Papalia has announced the West Australian Police will take steps to dramatically increase its workforce.

LANGUAGE CENTRE MEETING 

Delegates from Language Centres across WA met with State Government officials last week to discuss strengthening Aboriginal languages.

YES CAMPAIGN PROVIDES FUNDS TO REGIONAL VOICE ACTIVISTS 

Regional Australians are now able to apply for funds to run events to support the Yes Campaign, in the lead-up to the Voice to Parliament Referendum. 

GOV DEFENDS CHILDCARE  SUBSIDY

The Federal Government is defending its increase to the childcare subsidy, with many early education operators raising their fees this month.