NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026
At the beginning of Reconciliation Week, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are urging governments to move beyond symbolic gestures and deliver action for Stolen Generations survivors nearly 30 years after the Bringing Them Home report was released.
Sean-Paul Stephens has joined Economic Justice Australia, saying he wants to strengthen community voices in economic and legal decision-making.
Health and legal advocates say overcrowded and poorly maintained housing in remote Aboriginal communities may be contributing to the spread of illnesses like diphtheria.
Diesel prices across regional WA have fallen for a sixth consecutive week, with FuelWatch figures showing prices are now significantly lower than April peaks.
Troy Cassar-Daley is urging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to protect Elders and communities by staying up to date with winter vaccinations.
The WA Government says its proposed “Western Defence Forge” could create thousands of jobs as part of plans to expand the State’s defence manufacturing sector.
Mawarnkarra Health Service is hosting free haircuts, drinks and health yarns at the Men’s Shed in Iremugadu – Roebourne today from 9am.