The Pilbara Regiment will for the first time in its history, officially receive its official colours.
The regiment traces its origins to the 5th Independent Rifle Company in Port Hedland in 1982, before being re-designated in 1985 and moving to Karratha as a full regiment.
Read MoreThe State Opposition is warning changes to the Legislative Council could see fewer resources and understanding by politicians to address major problems in the Kimberley.
Read MoreThe new vehicle hire service operated by Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation and the South Australian-based Indigenous company CEDRENT will be launched this week in Roebourne.
CEO of Y.A.K, Michael Woodley told Ngaarda Media, the new vehicle rental service will host a wide range of transport options and is to benefit all people in the region.
Read MoreThe Daintree rainforest will be handed back to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people in Queensland as the traditional owners and new caretakers after a deal was brokered with the Queensland government.
Read MoreAustralia’s Health Revolution is a new documentary series by Dr. Michael Mosley that will star Roebourne locals Lynn and Marion Cheedy.
Read MoreComedian Kevin Kropenyeri is coming to Roebourne this weekend!
Read MoreA new app made in Australia could improve the mental health of users and even save lives.
The Safie App has a number of features including the ability to send text messages to people and gives their location to selected contacts, meaning a child can text a parent if lost and their location will be known.
Read More“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 MoreThe thirty-eighth anniversary of Mr. John Pat was marked on Sunday by an event in Fremantle.
In 1983 in Roebourne 16-years old boy John Pat died while in police custody, due to injuries sustained after he was beaten by police who were under the influence of alcohol.
The tragedy has been memorialised in an annual event in remembrance of young John Pat.
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 MoreNgaarda Media has given a platform to candidates in the local election across the Pilbara. Have a listen to what the nominees had to say in 90 seconds.
Read MoreSeptember this year is the fruiting season for gubinge tree’s in Australia’s north.
But 17 gubinge trees in Canarvon won’t be picked this season.
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 MorePilbara Girl Heats 2021!
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 first ever Dragon Boat Race Festival in Cossack will be held on October 2nd to 3rd, with organisers callings for locals to come up to participate in this celebration of Chinese and Japanese culture.
Teams of up to 15 people, or individuals looking to have fun and make new friends will find themselves in a unique race.
Read MoreA new forum in Canarvon hopes to create a new Aboriginal council for Gascoyne Indigenous women.
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.
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