THE NGAARDA WILA HOUR FRIDAY THE 19TH OF AUGUST 2022

Tsering Hannaford painted Yijjibarndi elder Berry Malcolm’s portrait. Photo by Robin Marais.

This week in the Ngaarda Wila Hour:

POLICE RAID JUSTICE CAMPAIGNER’S HOME

Noongar man and social justice campaigner Desmond Blurton has posted a video of armed police breaking down the door and searching his sister’s suburban house. When asked if they had a warrant one of the officers said “no”.

YINDJIBARNDI ARTIST PAINTED 

I spoke to Yindjibarndi Elder, Berry Malcolm, about her recent experience, of having her portrait painted by Tsering Hannaford.

ANDY SAUNDERS: KOORI MAN HEADS A MIXED BAG OF FUNNIES

I caught up with Koori comedian Andy Saunders who is so funny I didn’t always know when he was joking.

SECOND YINHAWANGKA CLAIM TO GO THROUGH

In the Pilbara, a long awaited Native Title determination is due to be handed down this week.