NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2026
NYFL Director and Ngarluma Elder Ricky Smith
Here are today’s stories from the Ngaarda News team:
WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch has visited Port Hedland amid growing criticism over child protection failures, accusing Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas of exploiting Aboriginal communities for political gain.
Yindjibarndi Group CEO Michael Woodley says six decades of mining in the Pilbara have failed to deliver genuine ownership opportunities for Traditional Owners, calling for Aboriginal communities to become equal partners in major projects.
Pilbara Traditional Owners are demanding Woodside renegotiate its 1998 land access agreement before its proposed $50 billion Browse gas project proceeds, arguing Aboriginal communities deserve greater compensation and benefits.
First Nations leaders are calling for an increase to the Remote Area Allowance, warning soaring fuel prices and living costs are placing enormous financial pressure on remote Aboriginal communities.
Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy has criticised the Northern Territory's soaring imprisonment rates, amid concerns over the government's refusal to allow a United Nations expert to inspect Darwin's Holtze Youth Detention Centre.