This social supermarket has become a lifeline for local community

58 minutes ago The Front Page News

Western Australia’s Pilbara region generates an estimated $150 billion a year from mining and gas shipping a wealth of natural resources offshore.

Meanwhile, more than half of the locals in the Indigenous town of Roebourne are living below the poverty line and more than a third live in overcrowded housing.

Despite the harsh, arid environment, the community is seeing success from its inventive social programs.

SBS reporter Cameron Carr and producer Gabrielle Katanasho travelled to Roebourne with support from the Michael Gordon Fellowship, administered by the Melbourne Press Club.

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