FORMER FIFO WORKER DEDICATES HIS 4000 KM+ BIKE RIDE IN DEDICATION TO 2 SUICIDED MATES
Rolling into Derby with his bike harness broken, this week, Sam Hines called in from a post office awaiting to get his saddle replaced.
“It’s the first time I’ve had any drama’s so to speak”.
The 46-year-old Margaret River man is a keen long-distance cyclist on his longest trip from Prevelly to Manly in Sydney. 6500 kilometres for Starlight Foundation.
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KARRATHA ART EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS STRENGTH OF THE INDIGENOUS PASTORAL WORKERS FOR NAIDOC WEEK.
Lasting Legacy: 75th Anniversary of the Pilbara Strike is a collection of artwork highlighting the strength of the Indigenous pastoral workers who left stations across the Pilbara asking for the payment of fair wages and working conditions.
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PILBARA MODEL JOINS GOLD COAST FASHION PROJECT
In May this year, Ngarluma model, Treinaya Phillips was invited to take part in the Gold Coast Fashion Project by her friend Angelina Hickey/Chanel from the Dunghuttin nation.
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PILBARA AND KIMBERLEY STORYTELLER WANTS TO BE A ROLE MODEL FOR INDIGENOUS LBGTQ+ YOUTH.
Skye Lockyer wanted to give back to young Aboriginal women, especially LGBTQ+ kids in the community when she applied for Miss NAIDOC 2021.
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"WE'RE LOUDER AND STRONGER TOGETHER"
The 2021 Census will be rolling out in early August 2021, the Australian Bureau of Statistic are pushing for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to participate.
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KARRATHA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE REALM OF JOURNALISM
Recently Ngaarda Media delivered an interview workshop at Karratha Senior High School as part of their NAIDOC Celebration, Ngaarda Media’s Tangiora Hinaki delivered the workshop and secured some deadly yarns from the students.
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JACINTA PRICE WINS CLP SENATE TOP SPOT
The Country Liberal Party has selected Deputy Mayor of Alice Springs, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as their top candidate for the Northern Territory Senate Ticket.
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ESTEEMED ABORIGINAL MUSICIAN REMOVED FROM SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER AFTER ASKING FOR A SANDWICH
Yabu band lead singer Delson Stokes said he felt compelled to talk about the treatment of Aboriginal people in the medical world, after he was kicked out of the Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital after asking for a sandwich just hours after his eye surgery.
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WICKHAM MARATHON MAMA'S PREPARE TO RUN 21KM DESPITE GOLD COAST HALF MARATHON CANCELLATION
Marathon Mama’s prepare to run 21km tomorrow despite Gold Coast Half Marathon cancellation.
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PILBARA TRUCK DRIVER DEMANDS ACTION OVER ROCK THROWS
TRUCKERS FED UP WITH ROCK THROWERS
You may have seen the bright pink trucks cruising around the Pilbara on your travels!
Those trucks belong to the Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls and yesterday when Founder, Heather Jones traveled through Roebourne, she was startled when rocks were thrown at her truck!
Heather has a message for those who think it's fun to throw projectiles.
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RED DIRT RIDERS WILL BE SHOWN AS A SPECIAL PREMIERE IN ROEBOURNE
ROEBOURNE KIDS FEATURE IN RED DIRT RIDERS
Get ready for an action-packed adventure as bike-obsessed kids from Roebourne in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara Region takes us on a journey across their country on 2 and 4-wheeler freedom machines.
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BIDYADANGA RESIDENTS COMPLAIN AFTER THE ONLY STORE IN A 185KM RADIUS CLOSED DUE TO A CRIME SPREE.
Bidyadanga residents have complained after the only local shop in a 185km radius was closed to all residents due to youth stealing.
The decision was made to close the store until all items stolen were returned back to the store.
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Born Alive Protection Bill brought back into the Spotlight
The 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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Three Strong Aboriginal Men reflect on Men’s Health Week
For Men’s Health Week, we interviewed three strong Indigenous men from the Pilbara and Kimberley region who spoke about what men’s health week means to them personally.
According to the Ten to Men longitudinal study on Men Health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in particular face a higher incidence of obesity and suicide, in comparison to the rest of the population.
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Karratha holds inaugural Pilbara for Purpose Awards
Karratha was filled with country glamour this weekend for the third inaugural Pilbara for Purpose Awards.
These Awards have been created to recognise the outstanding contributions made by Pilbara organisations and individuals in the community.
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“PUTTING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO INCARCERATION, CREATES MORE TRAUMA” Martu Church pastor John Willmot speaks out about Youth Crime in Newman.
A community meeting is set to be held in Newman after complaints of disgruntled residents on social media about the high incidents of youth crime.
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