All the Territorians honoured in the 2024 Australia Day Awards
A list of Territorians who have represented and served their communities have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. Read about their exploits.
Indigenous Affairs
Muggers beware: Fundraiser to bring Indian ranger to Top End
She has no training, and is armed only with a stick and a spool of rope, yet this ranger can take down a 5m croc. Read why NT rangers hope to bring her over to Darwin.
Nine months of ‘unjust’ mandatory sentencing delays
Changes meant to herald a new era of ‘smarter justice’ in the Territory have been repeatedly delayed for nine months. See the reasons behind the latest hold-up.
Stuart Hwy temporarily reopened, ‘strict management’ in place
The Stuart Highway will now be open until 6pm on Monday, as authorities prepare to complete repair works overnight. Here’s the latest.
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Aussie swimmer turned Bachelorette heads to the NT to raise funds
A Bachie sweetheart is raising much-needed funds for the Territory. Find out who.
REVEALED: How one remote school achieved 90% attendance
An independent school in northeast Arnhem is boasting some of the highest attendance rates in the Territory.
Palmerston teen speaks out after police shooting
A teenager who was shot at six times by police has spoken publicly for the first time since the critical incident.
A historic act of unity
CLP have become a ‘party’ to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, meaning both Labor and CLP will be responsible for upholding and funding the 48 actions to reduce incarceration.
Historic day for Kakadu as land handed back
A historic series of ceremonies has taken place to formally hand back nearly half of the Territory’s iconic Kakadu National Park to Aboriginal Traditional Owners.
Teen’s electrocution death linked to government failure
Coroner slams mental health protections for a young Territorian. “In my view this wasn’t about falling through a crack in the system, what he came to was the edge of a cliff.”
‘Grave concerns’ for kids with NT Police spit hood use
Australian Children’s Commissioners have “grave concerns” about NT’s continued use of spit hoods on kids. Read more here:
NT’s top cop refuses to answer questions over Rolfe trial
The Police Commissioner has called for “healing” following the Zachary Rolfe trial, but refused to discuss if police practices would change in the wake of the murder trial.
Man remains in critical condition following Gray shooting
NT Police have ruled out any link between the shooting of a 19-year-old armed Aboriginal and an alleged domestic violence incident in Gray, as the man remains in a critical condition.
Police cleared over Christmas ’tragedy’ in Central Aus
The Northern Territory coroner has cleared police officers of any wrongdoing over a crash that killed three Aboriginal Territorians.
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