NGAARDA NEWS FRIDAY 17TH APRIL 2026

TRIBUTE TO GOLDFIELDS ARTIST MARCUS MCGUIRE
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is mourning respected Aboriginal artist and broadcaster Marcus McGuire, remembered for his decades of work in music, radio and cultural storytelling across the Goldfields.

BLACK HOLE ‘DANCING JETS’ REVEAL POWER OF 10,000 SUNS
Curtin University researchers have measured black hole jets in the Cygnus X-1 system at an energy output equal to around 10,000 Suns, offering new insight into how galaxies are shaped.

THREE-YEAR-OLD BOY DROWNS IN NORTHWEST
A three-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a backyard pool in WA’s northwest, with a report now being prepared for the coroner.

BROOME BAIL DECISION SPARKS COMMUNITY CONCERN
Concerns are growing in Broome after a man who admitted to rape remained on bail for months before sentencing, raising questions about risks to the community and impacts on survivors.

KALGOORLIE LIGHTING UPGRADE FALLS SHORT OF WAFL STANDARDS
A planned lighting upgrade in Kalgoorlie-Boulder will improve local grounds but fall short of WAFL match standards, with officials confirming it will only meet training requirements.