NGAARDA NEWS WEDNESDAY THE 16TH OF MARCH 2022

Littlewell group secretary Thomas Cameron is pleased to announce another win for his heritage site on the outskirts of Mingenew. Picture courtesy NAIDOC 2019.

ABORIGINAL CORPORATION CEO RESIGNS

In the Kimberley, Fitzroy Crossing’s Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation is advertising for a new Chief Executive.

GRANTS TO PROTECT HERITAGE SITES

The WA Government is giving a quarter of a million dollars to Aboriginal organisations to protect and highlight Aboriginal heritage sites.

BIG PLANS FOR COSSACK

The West Australian reports plans for a new development at the Pilbara ghost town of Cossack, as a landmark story telling space.

TAXI STRIKE WOULD HURT THE VULNERABLE

Still in the Pilbara, a Hedland charity says another taxi driver strike would affect vulnerable people. 

CALL FOR MINISTER TO RESIGN

The West Australian says the WA Opposition pressured Community Services Minister Simone McGurk to resign over a police raid on a Department of Communities worker and "toxic" culture in her department.

NATIVE TITLE WIN FOR TJURABALLIN

The Native Title Tribunal has told a mining company to go back and negotiate with East Kimberley Traditional Owners if it wants to get a gold exploration licence.

COUSINS BACK ON THE SCREEN

Former West Coast Eagles captain Ben Cousins will be back on TV as part of a new Wednesday tipping segment on 7NEWS.