NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: THURSDAY AUGUST 27th, 2026
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has promised Traditional Owners that nearby industry will be held to the highest standards to protect Murujuga rock art.
The Yindjibarndi Nation has officially lodged its appeal over the $150 million native title compensation awarded by the Federal Court over Fortescue Metals’ destruction and damage to sacred sites on Yindjibarndi Country since 2012.
The latest Murujuga monitoring report has confirmed elevated porosity in rocks near industrial areas, with historical sulphur dioxide emissions considered the most likely cause.
The WA Prison Officers Union says a minimum security wing at a $232 million prison has remained unused for a decade.
Frustrated fishers say they've hired a lawyer to negotiate compensation on their behalf 9 months after the state government shut down demersal fishing along WA's West Coast.
A young Port Hedland netballer is calling for community support, after being selected to represent Australia in New Zealand.