NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: Monday 9th March 2026

Today’s headlines from the Ngaarda News team:

Port Hedland shoplifting concerns

A Port Hedland fuel station worker says shoplifting by young people is happening almost daily, sometimes multiple times in a shift, with teenagers openly walking out with drinks and snacks while staff are instructed not to physically intervene.

Australian gold production rises

Australia produced 303 tonnes of gold in 2025, with strong prices pushing the value of the sector to an estimated $70–71 billion, making gold one of the nation’s largest export earners.

Flood and crocodile warnings in the Northern Territory

Authorities in the Northern Territory are urging people not to enter floodwaters as major flooding continues across the Top End and crocodiles are reported throughout affected rivers and waterways.

Report highlights First Nations experiences in justice system

A new report has found many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people report experiencing discrimination, disrespect and a lack of cultural understanding during interactions with the criminal legal system.

Albany deaths treated as double homicide

WA Police are investigating the deaths of a 69-year-old woman and her 50-year-old son in Albany as a double homicide after both were found at a home on Burville Street in early February.

Life360 developing tracking technology for elderly relatives

Location-sharing company Life360 says it is developing new GPS technology designed to help families locate and monitor ageing parents, with the devices expected to launch next year.

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