“On one particularly unusual night, we were handed a green bag full of kitchen and hunting knives by the older neighbor next door who knew her older children may want to come home that night and wanted to hold all the possible weapons”.
This story was told by the Newman Woman’s Shelter chairperson Catherine Cole at the launch of a two-year “Honour and Respect our Elder’s” campaign in the country town of Newman in the Pilbara.
Read MoreOver 300 former inmates from the Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Perth are suing the State Government, over alleged mistreatment.
The class-action lawsuit from Indigenous and Non-Indigenous inmates claim severe deprivation of liberty and a lack of proper services for inmates.
Read MoreAfter a series of portraits depicting Indigenous women on the cover of Vogue going viral, Bobbi Lockyer has moved leaps and bounds in her art career.
Now with a booming photography business, the influencer-business-woman-and-mother-of-four can add fashion designer to her long list of achievements with the inclusion of her designs in Paris Fashion Week.
Read MoreElder Abuse continues to be a major concern in the North West, ahead of a major forum to be held in Newman on Saturday September 24th.
Manager of the Newman Women’s Shelter Arina Aoina explained to Ngaarda Radio elder abuse can take many forms.
Read MoreThe Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage has confirmed the Old Roebourne Gaol will be closed to the public until mid 2022.
The historic site attracts over 3000 people annually and serves as an important event location for the town.
Read MoreThe Greens’ Dorinda Cox has made history by becoming the first Indigenous Female Senator from Western Australia.
She was elected at a joint-sitting of State Parliament this week to replace outgoing Greens Senator Rachel Siewert who earlier announced her retirement.
Read MoreWestern Australian Psychologist and Nyamal woman, Doctor Tracy Westerman pushed for an “army” of psychologists to tackle youth suicide in Indigenous comminutes and her dream may come true.
Read MoreFortescue Metals Group has revealed a record profit of $10.3 billion U.S dollars, giving Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest a $2.3 billion dollar dividend.
The record profits come thanks to the recent surge in the prince of Iron Ore, but FMG is actually worth $6 billion less since last month after the Iron Ore price dropped from record highs.
West Australian journalist Ms. Rangi Hirini has started a YouTube channel to “blak splain” important events in the news.
Read MoreNominate for mayor Gloria Jacob encourages all people to sign up to vote in the upcoming Port Hedland local council elections.
Read MoreGumala Aboriginal Corporation is celebrating its 25-year anniversary this year, operating since 1996 representing the interest of Yinhawangka, Banjima, and Nyiyparli peoples in the Northwest Pilbara of Western Australia.
Read MoreOn August 11th, Hedland local Rowan Dann will be embarking on his 20 kilometer “Rowan’s Walk” between Port Hedland and South Hedland to raise awareness for mental health.
Read MorePannawonica Panther’s National Rugby League team is back in action after a 10-year hiatus in a game against the Paraburdoo Pirates.
The game will be played on Saturday, June 24 at 7 pm on Pannawonica’s Oval.
Read MoreThe death of Ngemba man Frank Coleman in Sydney’s Long Bay Correctional Complex has brought deaths in custody back into the public sphere.
Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Indigenous tour business founder Clinton Walker was walking along with the beach hunting for mud crabs with his cousin when he stumbled upon an underwater rock art.
The rock art is a set of kangaroo prints and is the first discovered underwater piece of rock art in Australia.
Read MoreEx-candidate for the mayor of Port Hedland Ngarluma and Torres Strait Islander woman Telona Pitt said she is wary about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and has said it is an advisor body, with no veto or jurisdiction to actually make decisions and laws in regards to Aboriginal people.
(Photo: Spinifex Hill Studio)
Read MoreThe National’s “Born Alive Protection Bill” is back in the spotlight after Stirling MP Vince Connelly threw his support behind the bill
The “Born Alive Protection Bill” aims to protect the rights of babies who show signs of life after the attempts of an abortion.
The bill would fine doctors up to $400 000 for not providing medical care.
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