NGAARDA NEWS WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2023

The Mardudhunera statue at Mt. Welcome lookout was found damaged last week.

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NEW  AND IMPROVED FITZROY RIVER BRIDGE PLANNED

In the Kimberley, a replacement bridge crossing the Fitzroy River is expected to be complete by mid-2024, according to the West Australian

TOURISM OPERATORS IN CENTRAL KIMBERLEY AFFECTED BY FLOODS

Tourism operators in the Central Kimberley are likely to be isolated during this year’s tourist season after significant flood damage to essential roads in January.

MARTU ARTISTS HEAD TO PARIS

This week, Martu artists from the Pilbara will fly across the world to exhibit their work in Paris.

STRICTER ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS PLANNED FOR DERBY

Derby’s Liquor Accord will strengthen alcohol restrictions in the Kimberley town from this Saturday, according to the ABC.

CANBERRA PROTESTERS DEMAND MORE INVESTMENT IN HOUSING

Yesterday in Canberra, hundreds gathered outside Parliament House to protest the federal government’s housing policy.

ROEBOURNE STATUE UNDER REPAIR

A damaged statue at the Mount Welcome lookout in Ieramagadu, Roebourne is in the process of being repaired and will be reinstalled as soon as possible, according to the City of Karratha.

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS REACH FOR THE STARS

The Australian Space Agency and NASA are giving First Nations students the opportunity to learn about outer space through the recently launched National Indigenous Space Academy.