NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2026

These are today’s stories from the Ngaarda News team

Cyclone Narelle intensifies off WA coast – A severe tropical cyclone has strengthened to category three north of Karratha and is expected to reach category four, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain and coastal impacts to the Pilbara and Gascoyne.

Murujuga cultural heritage dispute escalates – Lawyers for traditional custodians have issued a legal warning to a Sydney communications event over claims that concerns about industrial damage to Murujuga rock art are “misinformation.”

New push to end rheumatic heart disease – A national parliamentary group has been formed to eliminate rheumatic heart disease by 2030, with leaders saying the preventable illness remains a major issue for First Nations communities.

Clean drinking water restored in remote community – Upgrades to infrastructure have delivered safe drinking water to Kiwirrkurra for the first time in years.

AFL milestone as player comes out publicly – A former Brisbane Lions player has become the first openly gay AFL footballer, describing the announcement as a significant personal step.

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