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Sierra Haigh is a reporter for the NT News, joining the team in 2022.

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First look at the new Charles Darwin University Campus in the Darwin CBD, also known as the Danala Education and Community Precinct. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Learning and leading: Biggest NT education stories of 2024

This year has been marked by significant societal change in the NT – none moreso than a change of government – but nowhere has it been seen more than in education. These are the most significant milestones.

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Louis and Ilias Kassiou. Picture: Facebook

Flailing NT builder yet to be wound up despite mounting woes

A Top End builder beset by incomplete builds and a federal court case alleging unpaid worker entitlements is yet to be liquidated, disallowing creditors an outside chance to recoup a portion of their losses.

Children play at Grounded Parrtjima 2023. Picture: Supplied

Parrtjima to return for 10th festival with new show

The NT’s best-known festival of light will return to Alice Springs for its 10th iteration with a twist.

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An Aurizon freight train loaded with cargo heads south along the railway tracks at Woree, south of Cairns. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

Derailment north of Tennant Creek shuts top to bottom train line

A single-wagon train derailment has disrupted the Northern Territory’s top to bottom trainline for more than 24hrs.

BreastScreenNT's Anne Davies and Health Minister Steve Edgington attended a celebration event at the Casuarina Health Services Centre to mark 30th anniversary. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

‘Nothing short of extraordinary’: 30 years of lifesaving scans in the NT

A lifesaving scan has saved hundreds of lives in the 30 years it has been offered freely to Territorians.

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Man jailed for sick stash of 3500+ child abuse files

A Darwin man has been sentenced to more than five years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to possessing thousands of photos and videos of child abuse material.

Northern Territory Police generic imagery. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Taxi driver allegedly attacked, car stolen

NT Police have arrested a 20-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a cab driver and stole his taxi.

Brick by brick, a team of Bees Creek Primary School students are building the trip of their dreams to show off their Lego skills at the national championships.

Brick by brick: NT Lego League champs raising funds for dream

A team of students are piecing together the trip of their dreams to show off their Lego skills at the national championships. Here’s how to help.

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Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley recently visited the Beetaloo to inspect current operations by Tamboran Resources at its Shenandoah South site on Exploration Permit 98.

CLP reaffirms support for major gas project despite legal challenges

The CLP has renewed its support for a major gas project just days after a stay application for the project was put on hold. Read the latest.

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Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman announce $40,000 scholarships for NT student teachers. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

‘Disappointed’: NT’s first medical school delayed

Prospective CDU students have been offered refunds after a national body forced the Territory’s first medical school to delay its first intake. Find out why.

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