NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY THE 1ST OF NOVEMBER 2022

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THOUSANDS GATHER FOR CASSIUS VIGIL

Thousands gathered at Perth’s Midland Oval last night for a candlelit vigil to honour 15-year-old Noongar boy Cassius Turvey who was allegedly murdered while walking home from school.

Family members said Halloween was Cassius’s favourite night of the year, and the public were invited to dress up for the event.

YOUTH DETENTION STAFF UNDER INVESTIGATION

Ten staff working in youth detention facilities in Western Australia are currently under investigation for excessive use of force, Parliament has been told.

PRISON SMOKING BAN STARTS

A smoke-free pilot program started yesterday at Bandyup Women's Prison.

NOONKANBAH CRUELTY CHARGE ‘INADEQUATE’

In the Kimberley, a penalty imposed on an Aboriginal owned and run cattle station Noonkanbah’s owners for animal cruelty is “inadequate”, according to the head of WA’s Pastoralists and Grazier’s Association.

ELDER BERATES TWIGGY OVER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

In the Pilbara, a Nyamal elder gave mining magnate Andrew Forrest a public telling-off for not employing more of her people.

DIAMONDS FIND A NEW SPONSOR

The Victorian government has stepped in to replace Netball Australia’s $15-million sponsorship deal withdrawn by Hancock Prospecting

MAN’S REMAINS RETURNED TO ULURU

The remains of an Anangu man have been returned to his country at Uluru after 90 years.

BLUE LIGHT DISCOS LIVEN UP THE BUSH

Police in outback communities have been putting on Blue Light discos with a Halloween theme to entertain local kids.