During the broadcast, Roma also recalled stories of other unexplained encounters around Roebourne, including a frightening account of a large dog with unusually bright eyes appearing near an old drinking spot.
For Roma, these stories are part of growing up in a place with a long history and strong spiritual connections.
Rather than always responding with fear, she said some encounters were simply accepted as part of life.
ANTHONY HUBERT — WHEN COUNTRY SENDS A WARNING
For Anthony Hubert, stories of the supernatural are closely connected to Aboriginal cultural knowledge and the importance of respecting Country.
Working on Country and around remote mining operations, Anthony said he has encountered situations where workers have become frightened by experiences they could not explain.
Some reported objects moving around their accommodation rooms. Others described feeling physically threatened by an unseen presence.
Anthony recalled one incident where a worker was reportedly terrified after something appeared to disturb his room.
People nearby heard the worker shouting but struggled to get inside to help.
According to Anthony, the incident became an important lesson about listening to Traditional Owners and understanding the cultural responsibilities that come with being on someone else’s Country.
He said cultural guidance from Elders, knowing where people should and should not go, and respecting significant places were all important.
Anthony also shared an experience involving the mysterious Min Min Lights.
While travelling on Country, he recalled seeing a bright light moving unusually low to the ground.
The light appeared to approach their vehicle before suddenly disappearing.
An older family member who was travelling with them advised everyone to remain quiet.
For Anthony, the experience was another reminder that Country holds stories and knowledge that visitors may not understand.
His message was clear: respect Traditional Owners, listen to Elders and never take cultural protocols lightly.
MORE THAN JUST A HALLOWEEN SCARE
Throughout the morning, the spooky encounters sparked conversation, laughter and plenty of goosebumps as listeners joined in with stories of their own.
The special broadcast also featured Halloween music, including Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Yothu Yindi’s Ghost Spirits and the novelty favourite Monster Mash.
But beyond the entertainment, the three interviews revealed something shared between the storytellers.
Whether it was a terrifying dream, a mysterious figure on a moonlit street or an unexplained encounter at a remote mining camp, each story reflected how people make sense of experiences that remain difficult to explain.
And for Aboriginal storytellers, those experiences can also carry cultural lessons about Country, spirituality and the knowledge passed down through generations.
So, the next time you find yourself travelling along a lonely Pilbara road after dark, or hear something strange outside your window, remember these stories.
Because sometimes, the most memorable stories are the ones that leave us wondering what really happened.
The experiences shared in this article are personal accounts from guests on Ngaarda Radio’s Halloween Breakfast special, broadcast Friday, October 30, 2026.