{"id":948047,"date":"2026-10-31T22:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T22:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/948047\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T22:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T22:02:18","slug":"joonah-hour-pilbara-locals-share-their-spookiest-encounters-ngaarda-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/948047\/","title":{"rendered":"JOONAH HOUR: PILBARA LOCALS SHARE THEIR SPOOKIEST ENCOUNTERS \u2014 Ngaarda Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">For Roma, these stories are part of growing up in a place with a long history and strong spiritual connections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rather than always responding with fear, she said some encounters were simply accepted as part of life.<\/p>\n<p>ANTHONY HUBERT \u2014 WHEN COUNTRY SENDS A WARNING<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">For Anthony Hubert, stories of the supernatural are closely connected to Aboriginal cultural knowledge and the importance of respecting Country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Some reported objects moving around their accommodation rooms. Others described feeling physically threatened by an unseen presence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Anthony recalled one incident where a worker was reportedly terrified after something appeared to disturb his room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">People nearby heard the worker shouting but struggled to get inside to help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">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&#8217;s Country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">He said cultural guidance from Elders, knowing where people should and should not go, and respecting significant places were all important.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Anthony also shared an experience involving the mysterious Min Min Lights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">While travelling on Country, he recalled seeing a bright light moving unusually low to the ground.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The light appeared to approach their vehicle before suddenly disappearing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">An older family member who was travelling with them advised everyone to remain quiet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">For Anthony, the experience was another reminder that Country holds stories and knowledge that visitors may not understand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">His message was clear: respect Traditional Owners, listen to Elders and never take cultural protocols lightly.<\/p>\n<p>MORE THAN JUST A HALLOWEEN SCARE<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Throughout the morning, the spooky encounters sparked conversation, laughter and plenty of goosebumps as listeners joined in with stories of their own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The special broadcast also featured Halloween music, including Michael Jackson&#8217;s Thriller, Yothu Yindi&#8217;s Ghost Spirits and the novelty favourite Monster Mash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">But beyond the entertainment, the three interviews revealed something shared between the storytellers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">And for Aboriginal storytellers, those experiences can also carry cultural lessons about Country, spirituality and the knowledge passed down through generations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Because sometimes, the most memorable stories are the ones that leave us wondering what really happened.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The experiences shared in this article are personal accounts from guests on Ngaarda Radio&#8217;s Halloween Breakfast special, broadcast Friday, October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"During the broadcast, Roma also recalled stories of other unexplained encounters around Roebourne, including a frightening account 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