NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: MONDAY 10TH AUGUST 2026
The WA Children’s Commissioner has warned youth mental health outcomes in remote WA will not improve until essential needs such as safe housing, clean water and access to food are addressed.
A union leader says the weekend’s 48-hour strike at BHP’s Port Hedland operations had a significant financial impact and hopes it will push both sides towards resolving the long-running pay dispute.
The Australian Government is developing new management plans for Commonwealth marine parks, including Ningaloo, Roa Lee Shoals and the Kimberley, with public consultation open until September 30.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor Glen Wilson hopes the latest Census will provide a clearer picture of FIFO worker populations and the pressure they place on infrastructure in Australia’s mining communities.
The WA Government and local councils will invest an additional $78 million in road safety projects next financial year, funding 110 projects across the state, including 50 outside Perth.