NGAARDA NEWS: MONDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2023

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WOODSIDE SEISMIC BLASTING RENEWAL

The offshore oil and gas regulator has granted a new seismic blasting permit to Woodside Energy, months after a previous permit was overturned by the Federal Court.

C DODD’S FUNERAL DELAYED FOR NEGOTIATIONS OVER FATHER’S ATTENDANCE

The funeral of a sixteen-year-old boy who died in the custody of the youth justice system was delayed on Friday because the boy’s father was initially denied access to attend.

FATHER FRANK BRENNAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAT DODSON

Jesuit priest and legal academic Father Frank Brennan has paid tribute to outgoing Senator Pat Dodson.

The Yawuru Elder announced last week he would retire on 26 January next year, after serving as a Senator for seven years.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated yesterday.

Empowering People in Communities Karratha CEO Stephanie Soter says the day is a reminder of the importance of inclusivity.

PEGS CREEK WOMAN FOUND WITH HEAD INJURIES

Karratha Detectives are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate an incident that occurred in Pegs Creek on Friday, December 1, 2023.

At about 5 am, a 24-year-old woman was located by a member of the public with serious head injuries on Cowan Way.

MISSING BROOME WOMAN

Broome Police continue to seek information relating to the whereabouts of 28-year-old Delphine Birrell, who was last seen at about 12.30 pm on Saturday December, second, 2023, on Forrest Street in Broome.