NGAARDA NEWS WEDNESDAY MAY 24 2023

Roebourne Regional Prison sign. Credit: Gerard Mazza.

Listen for all the details on today’s top stories:

THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF JUUKAN DESTRUCTION

Today marks three years since Rio Tinto caused global outrage when it destroyed sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara.

PILBARA MP DEFENDS STATE GOVERNMENT ON HOUSING

As tens of thousands of people wait for public housing in WA, Member for Pilbara Kevin Michel has defended the state government’s record on housing.

TRANSPORT AUTHORITY CONSIDERS ROEBOURNE PRISON BUS STOP

Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority is considering a request to install a bus stop at the Roebourne Regional Prison to make it easier for those on the inside to receive visits from loved ones.

PALLIATIVE CARE SYSTEM UNDER PRESSURE

National Palliative Care week has been launched in Parliament House overnight, with experts pointing to a steep increase in demand for end of life care.

KIMBERLEY RANGER PROGRAM EXPANDS INTO OPEN WATER

A Kimberley Ranger Program is expanding to focus more on protecting ocean habitats.