NGAARDA NEWS WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 2023

The Mardudunera statue at the top of Mount Welcome in Roebourne knocked over. Credit: Eliza Kloser

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ROEBOURNE STATUE KNOCKED DOWN 

In the Pilbara, a statue at the top of Roebourne’s Mount Welcome has been knocked down for a second time and is laying on its side.

HORIZONTAL FALLS TOUR COMPANY COULD FACE CHARGES

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has handed over the findings of an investigation into the company involved in a serious boat crash at the Kimberley’s Horizontal Falls last year, according to the West Australian.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAS BEHIND IN TREATY-MAKING PROCESS 

Greens Senator Dorinda Cox says that Western Australia is behind other states and territories on a treaty-making process.

ONSLOW DISAPPOINTED AFTER  ECLIPSE NEGLECT

The Onslow Shire President has said it’s “disappointing” the town is being ignored as a potential viewing site for this year’s Total Solar Eclipse.

RIO TINTO STILL FALLING SHORT ON HERITAGE PROTECTION

Rio Tinto has released an independent report which says the mining giant is still falling short of meeting standards it has set itself for managing cultural heritage, almost three years on from the destruction of Juukan Gorge.