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Roebourne Indigenous community mourns death of its 'queen'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Roebourne Indigenous community mourns death of its 'queen'

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following story contains the name and image of a people who has died. "I truly believe that First Nations rights in this part of the world wouldn't have advanced to the place they are without Tootsie," Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation chief executive Sean-Paul Stephens said. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said Tootsie was a …

Community Daniel Stephens World Heritage Mr Stephens Roebourne Tootsie
Roebourne residents fear extreme summer will put elders' health at risk after record-breaking winter heat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Roebourne residents fear extreme summer will put elders' health at risk after record-breaking winter heat

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After record-breaking winter temperatures and forecasts of a warmer than average summer ahead, even long-term residents are struggling with the heat in Roebourne. "Communities like Roebourne … and a lot of the key towns around the Pilbara are often places that were once pastoral stations, so they've been heavily denuded of native vegetation," Mr Stephens said. "You can drive down …

Summer Heat Charlie Abc Charlie Mclean Stephens Mr Stephens
North west WA residents urged to prepare homes as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to re-intensify
10 months, 3 weeks ago

North west WA residents urged to prepare homes as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to re-intensify

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In short: A blue alert has been issued for people from Roebourne to the Ningaloo coast in WA as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln moves west. A blue alert has been issued for people from Roebourne to the Ningaloo coast in WA as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln moves west. Currently north of Derby off the Kimberley coast, ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is expected to …

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Staff issues worsened by housing crisis creating 'volatile' Roebourne Regional Prison conditions, union says
1 year, 5 months ago

Staff issues worsened by housing crisis creating 'volatile' Roebourne Regional Prison conditions, union says

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A severe housing shortage in Western Australia's Pilbara is escalating tensions at the region's jail, according to the state's prison officers union. Key points: The problem is exacerbating "volatile" conditions at Roebourne Regional Prison, the WA Prison Officers Union says Data shows the number of available listings in the Pilbara has halved since 2016 The prison has previously come under …

Union State Staff Pilbara Housing Shortage Mr Hanlon Roebourne Regional Prison
NT Ombudsman urges government to install aircon at Alice Springs prison as temperatures top 40C
2 years, 1 month ago

NT Ombudsman urges government to install aircon at Alice Springs prison as temperatures top 40C

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The Northern Territory's ombudsman has called for air-conditioning to be installed at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre, warning summer temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celcius are expected to become more frequent due to climate change. Key points: The WA government is installing air-conditioning in the notoriously hot Roebourne Prison But there is no time frame for the NT to upgrade the …

Prison Conditions Ombudsman Correctional Temperatures Alice Springs
Roebourne Prison air conditioning plans need to be fast-tracked, Indigenous leaders say
2 years, 1 month ago

Roebourne Prison air conditioning plans need to be fast-tracked, Indigenous leaders say

ABC  

The state government's decision to install air conditioning in all cells at Western Australia's hottest jail is long overdue, according to Indigenous leaders. Key points: The state government has decided to install air conditioning in all cells at Roebourne Regional Prison in WA's north Temperatures in the town reached 50.5 degrees Celsius in January this year Indigenous leaders have welcomed …

Summer Prison Indigenous Air State Indigenous Leaders Conditioning
WA Government confirms air conditioning to be installed at Roebourne Prison
2 years, 1 month ago

WA Government confirms air conditioning to be installed at Roebourne Prison

ABC  

The WA government has confirmed air conditioning will be installed in every cell at Roebourne Prison, following years of pressure from lawyers and activists over dangerous conditions at the jail. Key points: The government will spend $10 million installing air conditioning in every cell at Roebourne Prison by 2023-24 The move follows months of pressure from lawyers and rights groups …

Human Rights Prison Air Johnston Pilbara Conditioning Roebourne
Fred Chaney says racist attitudes to blame for lack of air conditioning at Roebourne prison
2 years, 2 months ago

Fred Chaney says racist attitudes to blame for lack of air conditioning at Roebourne prison

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One of Australia's leading Indigenous affairs advocates says a racist society is to blame for a lack of air conditioning at Western Australia's hottest jail. Key points: Temperatures inside the prison soared above 50 degrees during heatwaves last year Advocates are furious at the news that an animal shelter in Port Hedland looks set to be air conditioned before the …

Prison Air Johnston Aboriginal Roebourne Chaney Mr Chaney
Hats and hydrolytes won't fix human rights concerns at WA's Roebourne jail, advocates say
2 years, 9 months ago

Hats and hydrolytes won't fix human rights concerns at WA's Roebourne jail, advocates say

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Human rights advocates say they're "shocked" by a suggestion from the West Australian government that hats and hydrolytes could negate the need for air conditioning at a jail in the state's north. Key points: The state government's response to concerns about a lack of air conditioning at Roebourne jail has further angered advocates In a letter, the Corrective Services Minister …

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Prisoner welfare concerns at WA jail raised with Human Rights Commissioner and UN
2 years, 10 months ago

Prisoner welfare concerns at WA jail raised with Human Rights Commissioner and UN

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The Australian Human Rights Commissioner has told Senate estimates more weight would be given to concerns about a lack of air conditioning at a West Australian jail if a national inspection network was fully functioning. Key points: Senate estimates heard the issue with cooling at Roebourne jail had been the subject of "considerable recommendations over a considerable period of time" …

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