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Natasha Emeck is a senior journalist based in Adelaide with more than 10 years’ experience reporting across Australia and the Pacific. She’s driven by a passion for telling impactful stories and shining a light on issues that matter.

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Northern Territory

Researchers from Charles Darwin University are undertaking a critical population survey _ the biggest ever undertaken_ to find out what drives people out of the Territory and what it will take to attract new Territorians. CDU’s Northern Institute demographer, Dr Andrew Taylor said the research would run over two years and involve collecting and analysing a range of information.SUPPLIED

NT population boom may not eventuate, experts say

GOVERNMENT population projections which show the Territory will hit 350,000 people by 2046 will only eventuate if the NT returns to its long term growth rate, experts say

Northern Territory

Darwin pensioner Don Lockley will be one of our case studies reacting to Tuesday's Budget.

Budget ‘underwhelming’ for NT seniors

THERE were some positive bits and pieces for older Territorians in the Budget but also a lot missing in action, says pensioner Don Lockley

Northern Territory

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner announced that member for Port Darwin, Paul Kirby will take over the vacant Minister's position since Ken Vowles was dismissed.Picture: Justin Kennedy

Gunner told to take on more work, responsibility

CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner has been urged to show more accountability and leadership amid the NT’s dire economic times and reclaim his role as the Minister for Business in today’s reshuffle

Northern Territory

Chief Minister Michael Gunner announces Paul Kirby as his new minister

Paul Kirby named as new Gunner minister

MEMBER for Port Darwin Paul Kirby has been selected as the new cabinet minister to replace Ken Vowles in the Gunner Government following a Labor caucus meeting today

Northern Territory

NT economy worst in Australia: CommSec

THE Northern Territory now has the worst-performing economy in Australia, according to a grim CommSec report

Northern Territory

Rorkes pub at the corner of Smith Street and Bennett Street in the Darwin CBD.Picture: Justin Kennedy

Elder calls for bar boycott amid ‘racism’ allegations

A LARRAKIA elder has called on the Darwin public to boycott Rorkes bar over disturbing allegations of racist policies to ban Aboriginal patrons

Northern Territory

Business warns Gunner: ‘This is your last chance’

WARNINGS from the business community about the NT’s spiralling economy have gone unheeded for two years and it’s the last chance for the Gunner Government to finally start taking action, says the NT Chamber of Commerce

Northern Territory

Crust franchisee Sally Ann Illingworth poses for a photo at Crust Parap on Monday, January, 14, 2018. Illingworth is reviewing how to move forward with her business as this was the most financial difficult Christmas she has had in Darwin. Picture: Keri Megelus

Darwin takeaway stores ‘dropping like flies’

DARWIN foodies are devastated as a combo of popular takeaway hot spots have been forced to close along with a raft of other businesses

Northern Territory

The CMAX cinemas in Palmerston are still closed until further notice, leaving many customers frustrated.Picture: Justin Kennedy

Uncertain future of Palmerston’s CMAX cinema

AFTER their sudden closure before Christmas, the future of Palmerston’s CMAX cinema remains in the dark

Northern Territory

Slovakian migrant worker Jana Sykoroba and Darren Lynch, owner of The Precinct pose for a photo on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. An additional 37 occupations are now available to overseas nationals in the Northern Territory, after a new bilateral migration agreement took effect yesterday.Picture: Keri Megelus

Red-tape doubts over skilled worker reboot

BUSINESSES hoping to lure more skilled overseas workers to the NT are concerned the Territory’s latest migration agreement with the Federal Government will continue to be bogged down by the bureaucracy

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