NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: MONDAY 20TH JULY 2026
Savannah Victor outside the United Nations in Geneva.
FIFO worker death: WorkSafe is investigating whether the death of FIFO worker in a vehicle rollover near Paraburdoo was work-related.
Cossack Art Awards: The Cossack Art Awards exhibition has opened with 300 works on display, including Jenny B’s overall winning piece Nyurnma — Burnt Country.
Regional policing: The WA Police Union says the State Government’s $24 million Operation Regional Shield is a temporary fix that shifts staffing pressures between metropolitan and regional communities.
Native marsupials: Research into fungi found in animal droppings has confirmed Dirk Hartog Island can support reintroduced woylies and boodies under the Return to 1616 restoration project.
Tammin Hotel: The Shire of Tammin is considering buying the town’s vacant hotel for $450,000 to help address a shortage of regional accommodation.
Savannah Victor addresses the UN: Kimberley Aboriginal women have raised concerns about family violence and the risk of artificial intelligence exploiting Indigenous culture during a delegation to the United Nations.