NGAARDA NEWS WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023

Warrawagine station after Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa. Credit: Rachel West

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INDONESIAN FISHERMAN RESCUED AFTER CYCLONE ILSA

Eleven Indonesian fisherman were rescued off a remote island off the Western Australian coast on Monday afternoon, after being caught in Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, according to the ABC.

STATION RESIDENTS DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO EVACUATE CYCLONE

A station manager who was in the path of Cyclone Ilsa said the strength of the storm was unexpected and station residents did not have enough time to evacuate.

JACINTA PRICE CLAIMS FAMILY REUNIFICATION LEADS TO ABUSE

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced that Senator Jacinta Price will take on the role of Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians.

NICKY WINMAR 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN NAARM 

Thousands gathered in Naarm on Wurundjeri country last night to mark the 30th anniversary of AFL legend Nicky Winmar’s famous display of courage and triumph against racism.

ROEBOURNE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CARE CLOSED BECAUSE OF STAFF SHORTAGE

In Roebourne, the shortage of staff at a community service has forced it to close it’s school holiday program, leaving children with nowhere to go.