NGAARDA NEWS WEDNESDAY THE 6TH OF APRIL 2022

A new academy aims to put more Aboriginal people into the cattle industry.

NEW WEST KIMBERLEY ABORIGINAL PASTORAL ACADEMY

A new academy is opening near Broome to train young Aboriginal people for work on cattle stations.

KOORI MAIL PROVIDES FLOOD RELIEF

In Lismore NSW, the Koori Mail newspaper has received more than $1million in flood relief donations via a GoFundMe page.

ROEBOURNE PROVIDES FREE COVID RELIEF PACKAGES

In just four weeks, volunteers based at Roebourne Store have sent more than a tonne of free food and household products to people in isolation, according to Garlbagu general manager Mick Whittaker.

FORMULA ONE FOR INDIGENOUS SCIENCE 

An Aboriginal charity has been given sponsorship on a Formula One racing car to help promote science education.

KARRATHA BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS SUSPENDED 

Karratha Basketball Association has suspended a volunteer basketball coach for two years.

NOONGAR BUSINESSMAN GOES FOR A GONG

A Noongar businessman has nominated for this year’s 40under40 awards for young business leaders.

YARRAN OUT OF JAIL

Noongar man and ex Carlton player Chris Yarran is out of jail after serving three years for meth-fueled rampage.