Aboriginal Voice in NT proposed after national ‘no’ vote
A Yolngu Elder told his parliamentary colleagues his people were “suffocating” under bureaucracy and has called for Aboriginal Territorians to be given a direct Voice to parliament.
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Parks launches probe amid bizarre council stoush over rescued foal
What was intended as an act of humanity has ruffled feathers among those familiar with a troubled regional council, with Parks Australia confirming it has launched an investigation.
Land council chief defends millions flowing to mining company he directs
The Anindilyakwa Land Council boss has defended ‘disproportionate’ funding benefits uncovered by the National Audit Office.
Housing crisis: CLP to slash approval times, ALP commits to 11,000 new lots
A promise to slash project approval times by 50 per cent, and a commitment for 11,000 new homes in a single outer Darwin suburb. These are the bold housing pipedreams the major parties are pitching ahead of the 2024 election
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‘A matter of national urgency’: Calls to ban spit hoods
The Territory’s use of spit hoods on children has come under the national spotlight again as calls to ban the device grow.
Off the hook: rental debt wiped for 1000s of Territorians
Almost $70m in rental debt has been wiped by the Territory government. Read who it affects here.
Emotional farewell for Willie Rioli Senior
Willie Rioli Senior is remembered as a man who would always ‘stick up for the small and the shy’. See all the pics and video here:
‘Not ideal’: NTG responds to ‘unlawful’ prison overcrowding
The NT government says overcrowding in the Territory’s prisons that sees inmates sleeping on floors is ‘not ideal’ but ‘adequate’, even for those who have not been convicted of any crime.
Legend remembered in touching tribute
Artists cover well known single in touching tribute to the late Archie Roach. SEE ALL THE PICS HERE.
SPIT HOOD SCANDAL: the police who still use them on kids
An investigation has exposed which Australian state and territories continue to use spit hoods on children.
REVEALED: What’s on the list for the NT’s new Coroner
New Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has singled out the next ‘massive challenge’ among other priorities for reform during her time in the job after being appointed last month.
‘A runway like no other’: Darwin delivers world class fashion show
National Indigenous Fashion Awards and a runway like no other. See all the clothes, winners and desingers in our 200+ picture gallery.
Australia’s richest art prize awarded
A Territory artist has taken out the nation’s most affluent and prestigious art prize. See who it is here:
‘Government has failed’: Call to free Aussie kids behind bars
Tens of thousands of Australians are calling for youth justice reform that would see kids aged 10 and under freed from prison.
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