Aboriginal
Widespread deafness among Aboriginal kids
New research shows a large percentage of Aboriginal kids under 12 are failing a simple hearing test.
This included 50 percent in Perth and 80 percent in Roeburne.
It is the result of middle ear infection.
WAToday [read this story]
Kununurra: Raised boardwalk for Mirima
The government is funding a raised boardwalk at Mirima national park, near Kununurra.
You can read a media release here:\
People: Clifton Bieundurry and Russell James
Clifton Biendurry
Clifton Bieundurry and Russell James are exhibiting their art in Perth.
The West Australian [read this story]
James Price Point: Gas fund for all Aboriginal groups
Picture by Rod Hartvigsen
KLC chief Nolan Hunter says a $356million benefit fund is being set up for all Kimberley Aboriginal groups.
Mr Hunter said the money will come from Woodside’s proposed gas hub, and will be a separate fund to the agreement already signed by Goolarabooloo Jabirr-Jabirr people, Woodside and the government.
The West Australian [read this story]
Government slow to fund youth suicide initiatives
An Aboriginal group says the state is slow to fund youth suicide prevention programs.
Fitzroy Crossing-based Yiriman Youth Project says the coroner last year recommended funding for the programs last year.
Argyle: Rio to return native title
Rio Tinto is looking at ways of restoring native title to lands surrounding the Argyle Diamond Mine.
This would be a first if the company succeeds.
Broome Advertiser [read this story]
People: Mick Munday
Mick Monday, of Joy Springs near Fitzroy Crossing, is heading to Villers-Brettoneux in France for ANZAC Day.
An army reservist, the ABC says Mr Munday is the first Indigenous soldier to receive a Chief of Army’s scholarship.
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