Bush beds for prisoners hoped to cut reoffending by 30 per cent
A remote Territory island hopes to reduce reoffending rates by 30 per cent by bringing prisoners back on Country. See why this could be the future of local justice reforms.
Indigenous Affairs
‘Punitive’: Education expert’s scathing response to election promises
As the NT’s leading political parties reveal their education policy pitches 200 days out from the 2024 election, an expert has weighed in on their plans. Why she thinks the parties’ answers have only scratched the surface.
‘Leg up’: Former councillor’s $15k gift to NT students
A former Melbourne councillor with a deep connection to the NT has given the remote students of a Darwin school a $15k “leg up”. What she donated.
NT icon: Loved ones pay tribute to incredible life of cattleman
From tracking down an axe murderer, to besting the biggest buffalo in the world, beloved dad Bill Fordham is being remembered as the stuff of true Territory legends.
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Urgent plea on 15th anniversary of Intervention
Elders from Yuendumu have renewed their plea for police guns to be removed from remote communities as protesters mark 15 years since the beginning of the Intervention.
‘Broken heart’ after mum’s severed leg found on highway
‘If they hadn’t found the leg’: Family’s grief over ‘cheeky’ grandmother struck in fatal alleged hit and run.
Kids self harming inside Don Dale ‘pressure cooker’
Lockdowns, staff shortages and a skyrocketing numbers of kids have turned the NT’s most infamous youth detention centre into a ‘pressure cooker’ with multiple self-harm incidents.
Indigenous Voice to Parliament ‘good manners’
The Prime Minister has pushed back on criticism that an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is ‘symbolism’, saying such a step would allow First Nations people to be consulted on key issues.
Don Dale teen attempts to take own life
A teenager has attempted to take his own life in Don Dale on two separate occasions in past week, according to his family.
Number of kids in detention up by 200 per cent
Many kids in Territory youth detention centres won’t be convicted or sentenced. Read why.
Territorians doing it the toughest
New data shows food, fuel, housing and income continues to cause pressure on Territory families. Full details here.
NT pollies mark Mabo Day
The 30th anniversary of Mabo was commemorated in Alice Springs on Friday. SEE THE PICS
Vale: ‘a man of deep humanity’
Remembered as ‘a man of deep humanity’ the landmark Mabo case High Court justice dies just days before the 30th anniversary of the case.
Secrets of the humble termite
A small remote community is bringing traditional art together with modern science to reveal the wondrous life of termites.
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