NGAARDA STATEWIDE NEWS, WEDNESDAY MAY 20TH, 2026
News Snapshot
A significant land rights march in Port Hedland today aims to protest the ruling granting the Yindjibarndi people only 8.5% of their land claim, advocating for Indigenous rights and recognition.
Health authorities in Alice Springs report two deaths from Murray Valley encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus, urging residents to take precautions as heavy rainfall increases mosquito breeding.
Rio Tinto has reached a milestone by shipping its eight billionth tonne of iron ore from the Pilbara, enough to produce steel for approximately 161,000 Optus Stadiums.
Western Australians are encouraged to renew their diphtheria vaccinations amid 79 reported cases this year, particularly in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions.
Taxi operators in the Kimberley welcome the potential introduction of Uber, viewing it as a chance for healthy competition and improved nighttime transportation options.
Dandaragan Shire faces a decrease in short-stay properties, with only 106 unhosted Airbnb listings reported, highlighting pressures on the local housing market as short-term rentals convert to long-term housing.