‘It hurts’: Why the Territory is failing to close the gap
Indigenous youth incarceration rates, employment and health outcomes will continue to go backwards without a radical shake-up, report warns.
Indigenous Affairs
Teen accuses Don Dale guard of bullying, denying food and illegal isolation
A teenager who was allegedly bullied by a guard, denied food and illegally placed in solitary isolation is fighting to have evidence against him thrown out of court.
Major projects, approvals: Industry expert weighs in on election commitments
According to industry expert Jerome Cubillo, both major parties have overlooked a “missed opportunity” in how to improve the Territory. Read why he believes industry can be the answer to the NT’s woes.
Bing Bong ping pong: Back-and-forth over dredge waste dump
Traditional Owners living in the ‘shadow’ of one the world’s largest lead mines have won a major High Court battle.
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Darwin Festival has named its new artistic director
The 2022 finalists for the Indigenous Music Awards have been released ahead of the event next month, with our Jess up for artist of the year.
‘Rivers of grog’ to flow in NT
‘Rivers of grog’ will flow in remote NT communities from Sunday for the first time in 15 years following a controversial policy shift.
Domestic violence ‘crisis’ without action plan
Two women and an baby have been lost to domestic violence in three days, yet the NT is without an action plan to tackle this scourge.
New anti-discrimination laws proposed
Proposed changes to the NT’s Anti-Discrimination Act address the rights of religious institutions to not employ queer people. SEE THE SUGGESTED CHANGES.
Two years for a wheelchair: NDIS agency admits to failures
The agency overseeing the troubled NDIS has admitted people in remote communities have been left waiting too long for services they deserve. SEE THE LATEST FROM ROYAL COMMISSION.
Gurrumul’s daughter to apply to administer late singer’s estate
The daughter of late music legend Gurrumul will seek to administer her father’s estate after his former manager withdrew his own application.
Funeral details for crash victim revealed
A ‘heartbroken’ community is set to celebrate the life of a talented muso who died in a fatal car accident.
‘A stolen generation’: NDIS rips family apart
A mother has been forced to send her disabled son 500km away to get the support he needs. Read her story here.
Parrtjima breaks attendee records, reaps millions in visitor spending
Parrtjima 2022 proved to be a record breaking success in terms of both attendance records and visitor spending. SEE ALL THE NUMBERS.
Top award for top bloke
Top End leader recognised for tireless service to community. See the details here.
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