The Latest Breaking News from Roebourne

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

A program re-engaging girls in school through storytelling and a 'Linkedin' for the Indigenous community have received boosts from a dedicated women's fund.

AAP · Oct 26, 2024

Pilbara woman faces court, released on bail over alleged manslaughter of man in Roebourne

Kaye Warrie is on bail after appearing in the Karratha Magistrates Court charged with the manslaughter of a 49-year-old man in Roebourne.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

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

Indigenous leaders in Western Australia's north have welcomed a decision to install air conditioning in all cells at Roebourne Regional Prison, but say prisoners can't wait another summer for heat relief.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

No decision about air conditioning at Roebourne Prison, as another summer of heatwaves looms

The government says it will not install air conditioning in cells at Roebourne Prison despite internal temperatures soaring over 50 degrees Celsius.

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

Eight-month-old baby among COVID-19 cases in Pilbara town outbreak

Aboriginal health authorities manage a growing cluster of more than 200 cases in three West Pilbara towns through telehealth, visiting households, and operating a clinic.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2022

Growing demand for emergency packages as COVID-19 spreads in Pilbara town of Roebourne

Roebourne's community store has received nearly 500 requests for emergency packages from residents in isolation, as COVID-19 continues to spread in the Pilbara town.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2022

As WA breaks COVID case record, virus spreads in Pilbara town of Roebourne

Indigenous leaders say they're concerned for the town's vulnerable residents, but authorities insist they are prepared to deal with the cluster.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

Fears COVID will spread like 'wildfire' in WA prison system as Roebourne vax rate revealed

Only one prisoner in Roebourne prison has received a COVID-19 vaccine booster, according to figures tabled in state parliament this week.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2022

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

A Senate estimates hearing is told that the lack of air conditioning at Roebourne prison has been a serious issue for a "considerable period of time". Meanwhile, an Aboriginal legal service has asked the UN to put pressure on the WA government.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2022