Indigenous communities in WA say they are under threat through neglect

Pastor Geoffrey Stokes stands in front of a pile of debris in the village of Ninga Mia, WA

Pastor Geoffrey Stokes stands in front of a pile of debris in the village of Ninga Mia, WA Source: SBS

Indigenous communities in Western Australia say their houses are being neglected, poorly repaired and in some cases, bulldozed.


Occupants believe it's a ploy to force them away from their homes - but the state government argues their communities aren't sustainable, and they'd have better prospects if they moved to nearby towns.


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Indigenous communities in WA say they are under threat through neglect | SBS Vietnamese