NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY THE 18TH OF OCTOBER 2022

NEW PLAN TO TACKLE VIOLENCE

As one woman dies after a domestic violence incident every 10 days in Australia, State, Federal and Territory Women's Safety Ministers have launched a new National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children by 2022-2032.

VIOLENCE PLAN HIGHLIGHTS MEN

In the Pilbara, the chief executive of the Men’s Healing Centre in Newman says the plan highlights the need for men’s behavioural change programs.

DOCTORS, NURSES WAITING FOR VISAS

New figures show almost 3000 nurses and more than 300 overseas doctors have been waiting for visas so they can work in Australia.

CALL TO RE-USE ABORIGINAL STUDENT HOSTEL

In the East Kimberley, Wunan Foundation chairman Ian Trust told the ABC Kununurra’s mothballed Aboriginal student hostel could be used for workers accommodation.

ACCC WARNS OF POSSIBLE FUNERAL FUNDING RORTS

The Commonwealth Government has decided to cover the cost of funerals for Aboriginal people left out of pocket after the collapse of funeral insurance company Youpla.

HEAVY HAULAGE GIRLS FINALIST IN INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

The women-only freight business Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls is in the running to take out a prestigious international award.

EXMOUTH-MELBOURNE FLIGHTS EXCITE LOCALS

An Exmouth local says her community is excited at the news of regular flights direct to Melbourne.