NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: THURSDAY 7 MAY 2026

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

Commissioner for Children condemns social media video about Kumanjayi Little Baby as harmful and disrespectful. Nationwide vigils planned, with Karratha community gathering at Hearson Cove to honour Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Pilbara housing program helps Aboriginal families move from renting or homelessness into home ownership.

Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance receives $1.3 million to strengthen coordination of health services.

Health authorities urge vaccinations as diphtheria cases rise to 60 across regional WA, mostly affecting Aboriginal people.

Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation challenges Rio Tinto over groundwater extraction and calls for an independent inquiry.