NGAARDA NEWS TUESDAY THE 8TH OF NOVEMBER 2022

YEUNDUMU ELDER WELCOMES ‘TRUTH’ FROM KUMANJAYI WALKER INQUEST 

In the Northern Territory, as the coronial inquest into the death of Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot by Police Constable Zachary Rolfe, enters its third month, an Elder has said the inquest has finally revealed important truths.

VISITOR CENTRE STAFF ASSAULT

Fitzroy Crossing’s visitor centre may close temporarily after break ins and violence against staff.

KIMBERLEY GROG RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

The WA Government has lifted 2020 liquor restrictions imposed in the Kimberley during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

EX-JUDGE AND EX-INSPECTOR CALL FOR BANKSIA HILL TO CLOSE

Two West Australian legal authorities are calling for Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre to be shut down due to “constant human rights abuses”.

BAGGAGE HANDLER STOOD DOWN

A baggage handler has been stood down while his employer investigates video footage of him abusing people’s luggage at Karratha Airport on Sunday.

TOP GONG FOR MINING REHAB WORK

A Kununurra civil and mining contractor that employs mostly Kija and Mirriwung people has won this year’s Indigenous Excellence award from the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry.