Nationals’ sights set on breaking up Territory land councils
David Littleproud has affirmed support for breakaway land councils if elected, decentralising the powerful bodies managing Aboriginal land and royalties in the Northern Territory.
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‘Serious concern’ about NTG’s Aboriginal child placement plan: Children’s Commissioner
Australia’s national Children’s Commissioners have warned against proposed changes to child protection laws in the Northern Territory, arguing they would undermine basic protections for First Nations children to be able to grow up with their culture and community.
Multimillion-dollar cash splash in NT as election campaign ramps up
The Commonwealth has released up to $27m for projects in Alice Springs and the NT, as campaigning unofficially begins. Read where the money’s going.
Rishworth visits Katherine for $12m pledge
The Commonwealth will fund three new programs providing support for Indigenous men and boys to recognise signs of healthy relationships. Here’s where the money’s going.
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Thelma Plum headlines Barunga 2025 line-up in exclusive NT show
Multi-award winning artist Thelma Plum will headline the outback festival as the only NT stop on her national album tour. SEE THE LINEUP.
‘Beautiful’: Remote Aboriginal art gallery wins top business award
A Red Centre Aboriginal art gallery has won one of the nation’s top business awards, edging 22,000 other businesses which were nominated.
Federal Government apologises to NT Stolen Wages victims
Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy has issued a formal apology to thousands of Territorians who were paid little — or nothing at all — for ‘gruelling’ labour under the stolen wages scheme.
‘Visionary’ NT mayor dies in office, successor vows to continue legacy
A remote NT local government council has paid tribute to their mayor after his death, recalling the instrumental role he played in the early days of the municipality. His successor has now been appointed.
No charges over Lee Point illegal clearing allegations
A controversial Darwin housing development failed to get all approvals before starting up the bulldozers, yet the Territory authorities have ruled not to take action.
‘We are not invisible women’: Landmark domestic violence coronial findings released
‘We are failing to turn the tide: The Territory’s coroner has called the rates of violence in the NT ‘our national shame’, pushing for urgent reforms to save women’s lives. Read her 35 recommendations.
‘Enough is enough’: Call for $180m DV funding to be urgently paid
A peak body representing Aboriginal health services in the NT says the government must ‘move beyond lip service’ to end the DV scourge which has claimed the lives of eight Territorians in less than six months.
Prospective Groote Archipelago Regional Council appoints CEO
The prospective Groote Eylandt council has elected its new chief, in preparation for the delayed council elections in March.
IN PICTURES: Yidiyi festival in Wadeye
All the music, dance, sport and colour of Wadeye’s 2024 Yidiyi festival.
‘She’s a gun’: Female footy gets a boost in Wadeye
A female AFL liaison will be stationed in West Daly for the first time, helping foster the ‘shining talent’ of local girls.
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