NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2026

Here are today’s stories from the Ngaarda News team:

Two truck drivers have died following a fiery collision on Great Eastern Highway near Meckering, east of Perth, with police investigations continuing.

WA Police have seized more than 4,700 firearms in a statewide crackdown targeting people no longer eligible to hold gun licences.

A new Aboriginal-owned campground near Dandaragan will create employment opportunities for young Yued people while offering visitors cultural experiences on Country.

The Australian Marine Conservation Society is calling for stronger fishing protections, warning existing restrictions are failing to rebuild WA's depleted demersal fish stocks, while a new State Government assessment has revealed Pilbara red emperor breeding stocks are depleted by 85 per cent.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has grounded Fortescue Helicopters over serious safety concerns, with an aviation expert warning poor compliance is a nationwide industry problem.

Ngaarda News
Katherine Glass