NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: MONDAY 22nd JUNE 2026
• Avian influenza detected in a wild bird near Esperance, prompting biosecurity monitoring and renewed warnings for WA's poultry industry.
• Community leaders are seeking assurances that Hedland residents will share in the economic benefits of the Lumsden Point port expansion.
• WA Police will trial live facial recognition technology in public spaces to help identify wanted persons and respond to high-risk incidents.
• WA Health Minister Meredith Hammett has faced parliamentary questions over Medicare billing allegations involving Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
• Coastal erosion continues to impact Geraldton beaches, with councils warning winter storms could drive up repair costs.
• Pride Month celebrations across regional WA have highlighted the importance of visibility, inclusion and community support for LGBTQIA+ people.