NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2026
The severe housing shortage in the Pilbara has made staff shortages at Roebourne Prison even worse in recent years. Image: ABC Pilbara
The severe housing shortage in the Pilbara has made staff shortages at Roebourne Prison even worse in recent years, while a lack of health staff has left inmates with undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues.
The new $192 million upgrade of the emergency department at Geraldton Health Campus has opened its doors to patients, with main treatment areas now open and community mental health services expected to move into the upgraded area this week.
The Maritime Union in WA says the Kimberley Ports Authority has failed to come to the negotiating table in 12 weeks.
The state government says the new Palaces PC-24 police jet will cut travel time from Perth to Kunnunurra by three hours.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck a remote part of the Nullarbor this morning.
The city of Greater Geraldton says it will no longer foster international sister city relationships because of security concerns.