Major Aboriginal art gallery, shop in Darwin closes down
Shaky economic conditions and the all-consuming nature of small business have combined to spell the end of a popular Darwin gallery and events space. Here’s what comes next for its owner.
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Another remote NT community set to receive new health clinic
An Aboriginal community’s fading health centre is set to be replaced by a modern facility across town, one of four remote health services to have either received or been promised new facilities in recent years.
NT Prison boss says compassion ‘quashed’ for terminally ill man
The Darwin prison manager has candidly told the Territory coroner, ‘I believe we’ve lost sight of the humanity aspect when we’re dealing with prisoners in most circumstances’.
NAAJA’s ‘insolvency’ risk over $1.5m+ CEO payout
The head of the Territory’s largest legal agency has rejected a $1.5m payout offer ahead of her unfair dismissal case in the Federal Court.
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‘Give back’: NT law student‘s Queensland win
A Territorian working on a law degree on the Gold Coast has won a major award through the Queensland Law Society.
’Snatched off my dad at shops’: NT children share shock racism reality
A first of its kind report by the NT Children’s Commissioner detailed ‘hurtful, humiliating’ instances of racism experienced by Territory kids, with one child claiming they were snatched from their parent due to their different skin colours.
Revamped 2024 Lurra Festival a roaring success after forced hiatus
A major highlight of the weekend’s festivities was the fashion show featuring local models, with help from Yirrakala woman and international model Maminydjama (Magnolia) Maymuru.
‘So proud’: Families of Osprey crash victims visit Darwin
A healing ceremony has been held in honour of the three US Marines who perished in last year’s tragic Melville Island Osprey crash, with one mother saying her “spiritual” son would have loved the occasion.
Jabiru’s new $20m, purpose-built health centre opens to public
Chief health officer Christine Connors said the new facility meant residents and visitors to Kakadu would have access to state-of-the-art health facilities.
‘More than just playing instruments’: NT teacher’s ARIA nomination
A remote music teacher learned to play the guitar by ear. Now, he’s one of four nominees for one of this year’s ARIAs. Read why.
Aboriginal police officers detail damning instances of racism in the force
Aboriginal officers in the NT Police force have alleged multiple instances of racism against Indigenous Territorians, including women being called ‘black dogs’ and urinating in someone’s drink.
Commissioner welcomes racism complaint as ‘positive step’
Commissioner Michael Murphy says a racism complaint filed by his officers is a “positive step for NT Police” on its journey of “cultural reform”.
‘They aspire to serve’: Remote Territorians keen to wear green
Whether they know it or not, Australian Army personnel are inspiring the next generation of remote Territorians to join the ADF’s ranks and serve the nation. See what one squadron commander said.
NT children’s book wins one of nation’s richest literary prizes
A group of more than 30 artists, scientists and linguists created the illustrated science book that takes kids inside the life of termites through storytelling from the Gurindji People.
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