First ever national inquiry into youth justice
A federal inquiry into children’s prisons will investigate allegations of ‘torture-like’ conditions across Australia.
Closing The Gap
Kakadu leaders demand apology amid mine lease dispute
Territory Traditional Owners fighting to expand Kakadu National Park have called out what they claim are ‘disrespectful’ comments by mining bosses and an anti-Voice campaigner.
‘Wasteful’ Native Title inquiry knocked back
An opposition campaign to grill Aboriginal Corporations and land councils has been called ‘wasteful’ and ‘destructive’, due to an ongoing investigation into the Native Title Act.
‘Dumbfounding’: The fatal error after NT mum’s minor surgery
‘I touched her body and felt her pulse, but it was the machine making her alive’: A Territory woman has described her distress watching her mother on a ventilator after a minor surgery went fatally wrong.
Why this door could cost the government $190,000
What is the price of a renter’s distress? Judges pushed to put a price tag on the feeling of ‘disappointment’ when living in a dilapidated home after an Aussie grandmother won a landmark tennant’s rights victory.
$12M bipartisan promise to back Territory rangers
The Territory’s network of rangers who spend their lives on the water, out bush and caring for country could be in financial limbo. Here’s why a $12m funding pledge could provide four-years of security.
Teen sets fire to own cell in infamous children’s prison
A child has reportedly set fire to their own cell in Australia’s most infamous children’s prison, while in Central Australia eight teens have caused damage and climbed onto the roof.
Embattled NT legal agency defends chair’s assault history
The NT’s Domestic Violence Minister says it’s ‘totally inappropriate’ for a perpetrator to lead the Territory’s largest justice agency, as NAAJA defends giving its chair a second chance.
New justice agreement to be signed at Treaty birthplace
Thirty-six years after a Prime Minister promised a Treaty at Barunga Festival, the Territory Government is expected to sign a historic agreement giving Barunga and Wugularr communities a greater say in law, culture and justice issues.
Potential path to NT Voice sparks political rift
Battlelines have been drawn over an inquiry into a future Voice to parliament, with Labor calling for all future policies to provide an explanation on how it will impact the human rights of Territorians. But others warn this may become a ‘tick the box’ exercise.
Major step in bid to expand Kakadu National Park
Territorians are celebrating a move that could expand Kakadu National Park, as a uranium-rich deposit is granted special protections.
‘Creators of their own destiny’: Historic agreement signed in Arnhem Land
A remote community – known as the place where the Dreaming changed shape – has struck a historic 10-year agreement with the NT government.
Majority of NT ministers fly to Arnhem Land
A town in the heart of Arnhem Land has called the Territory’s leaders to their doorstep to sign a new agreement over their community’s future.
Prison isolation overhaul after NT anti-torture report
One Territorian was locked in isolation for 144 hours for blowing a kiss. See why prisoners told the anti-torture watchdog they were being ‘broken’.
DV to have $1.1bn toll on Northern Territory if crisis not tackled
‘How much does a life cost?’: Australia’s largest ever coronial inquiry into domestic violence grills leaders over ‘piecemeal’ funding.
NT Commissioner reinstated cop after ‘racist and misogynistic’ act
NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy admitted to reversing disciplinary action against a senior Alice Springs cop who shared a photo of a topless Aboriginal woman in a group chat.
‘Life changing’ education plan saved from funding cliff
Educators have been kept in the dark over the funding future of a ‘life changing’ remote preschool program helping more than 2600 mums and bubs.
‘Falling through the cracks’: High-risk DV review rejected by NT
Territory Families has rejected calls to review the safety net which is meant to protect women at ‘high risk of serious injury or death’.
‘Bed blocked’: NT mum’s harrowing experience in Darwin’s ED
A Tiwi mum was repeatedly sedated and kept under guard while a patient for hours in hospital due to chronic ‘bed block’, coroner hears. Watch her family’s emotional tribute.
Aussie rock legend calls out plans for Kakadu
An Australian rock legend has claimed “people will be ready to rally from every corner of the nation” if a uranium licence is extended in Kakadu National Park.
Report reveals some Top End voters disillusioned with pollies
A grassroots organisation has launched their report into political sentiments in some of the Territory’s safest seats.
Radioactive battle lines drawn over NT mine proposal
Territorians are fighting to expand Kakadu National Park to stop another radiactive scar from being carved into Country.
NT cops locking up victims of abuse
‘The world around her is slowly disappearing’: Domestic violence advocates describe how Territory women are being trapped in a world of abuse, with police often adding to the danger.
NT Treaty process not ‘mucking around’
The Attorney-General has recommitted NT to a Treaty pathway following last year’s Voice failure. ‘We don’t need the rest of the country’s permission to do what we need to do.’
No charges laid against alleged Don Dale rioters
Police are yet to charge anyone five days after 14 young people allegedly lit fires and climbed onto the roof of Don Dale.
What if you don’t vote in referendum
The date for Australia’s first referendum in 24 years has finally been revealed. And Australians who fail to have their say face a huge fine.
Simple way Aussies can make extra cash
Looking to make some easy money? There’s a simple way to be part of the referendum and put some extra cash in your pocket.
‘Really bad’: Childhood moment inspiring AFL legend
AFL champion Gavin Wanganeen has spoken about a memory as a seven-year-old that has stayed with him, and how it’s now inspiring him.
Wanganeen’s inspirational message to Indigenous youth
“There’s so many opportunities out there.” Indigenous footy legend Gavin Wanganeen has a challenge to young Indigenous people.
Disadvantaged, ‘dangerous’: The Brisbane suburb doing it tough
It’s disadvantaged, dangerous, has high unemployment, a desperate housing shortage and a lack of public transport services – and it’s just 20km from Brisbane’s City Hall.
‘We don’t need more footballers – we’re looking for CEOs’
“What about the person with no sporting ability?” A foundation run by two former Sydney Swans stars aims to close the gap – but they’re not looking for footy players.
‘Totally preventable’: The disease still killing Indigenous youngsters
In remote Australia two young Indigenous people lose their lives every week to a heart disease all-but eradicated 50 years ago, while others fall blind and deaf due to easily preventable illnesses.
‘Why would I care?’ Indigenous elders say the Voice the least of their worries
Some of the neediest Indigenous remote communities say they neither understand nor care about the Voice, arguing there are far more pressing issues they’re dealing with on a daily basis.
‘City folk don’t understand’: The tiny town that Australia forgot
In this tiny Australian town things were meant to be improving, but hardships are getting worse not better. It faces issues that locals say “city folk” couldn’t truly understand.
Closing the Gap: The critical targets going backwards
Of the 17 critical targets identified as part of Closing the Gap only four are being met, while nine are still not on track and the final four have gone backwards. FULL LIST
‘We won’t live in the past’: The town that couldn’t be destroyed
Residents in this small Aussie town were forcibly evicted, and their homes burnt to the ground. But despite all odds, the town remains and has become a symbol of pride.
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