NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: THURSDAY 9 APRIL 2026

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

Newly discovered rock art in Arnhem Land suggests the Thylacine may have survived on mainland Australia more recently than previously thought.

Community groups oppose a proposed data centre near the Helena River, citing environmental and safety concerns.

A remote Pilbara community faces possible relocation as damaged roads disrupt critical food and fuel deliveries.

Police are investigating human bones found on Rottnest Island, raising questions about its history as an Aboriginal prison site.

Calls are growing for faster action on vacant public housing in Geelong, with dozens of properties sitting empty.

More than 13,000 Toyota HiLux vehicles have been recalled over a fault that could cause sudden loss of power steering.