NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: FRIDAY 15 MAY 2026

Here are today’s stories from the Ngaarda News team:

The Federal Court of Australia has found Coles Group misled shoppers through fake grocery discounts, with the Australia Institute saying corporate profits are driving inflation and cost-of-living pressures.

Communities across WA’s Wheatbelt and Mid West are battling a severe mouse plague, with growers awaiting approval to use stronger ZP50 bait to control exploding rodent numbers.

A Facebook page known as Buzzpulse has been accused of using a digitally altered image of a Yindjibarndi woman in a post about the native title compensation ruling, prompting allegations of racist targeting and online abuse.

The WA Greens say the withdrawal of a proposed mega data centre in Hazelmere is a major victory for community campaigners concerned about environmental and cultural impacts near Mandoon Bilya.

Kirrilee Warr has criticised the Cook Government over funding for a new Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Geraldton, while the State Government says it has delivered on its commitment and highlighted broader health spending in the region.

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