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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‘A day I’ll never forget’: Reflecting on Aboriginal flag deal
Emotions ran high as news broke the Aboriginal flag would be made available to all, following the commonwealth’s announcement an agreement worth $20m had been reached.
How Territorians celebrated Australia Day
From tackling a fun run to watching a muster of utes parading around the Top End and a showcase of diversity, here’s how the NT celebrated Australia Day. SEE PICTURES AND VIDEOS
Traumatised kids left ‘to rot’
Almost five-years on from the Royal Commission, Don Dale Youth Detention Centre is locking-up kids for 23 hours a day.
International giant backs calls for Covid support
Community leaders calls for Federal support has been backed by human rights giant, Amnesty International.
Cash splashed on cop shop but not homes
Residents have been left waiting for new homes after the government prioritised building a $13m new cop shop.
Remote vax rates take a dive
New figures have revealed all remote regions in the NT have fallen under the 80 per cent vax rates with the inclusion of children over five.
‘Unbearable’ grief: Families speak up for locked-up kids
The Territory has recorded a 105 per cent increase in the number of children in juvenile detention, including a steep rise of children younger than 14.
Health service moves to ‘pandemic phase’
A health service provider has closed some of its clinics until further notice in an effort to prevent staff shortages and the spread of Covid among the vulnerable.
Opinion: Why to vaccinate your child against Covid
Children are now eligible to receive the jab, and the statistics reveal a chilling picture if they don’t get it.
‘Let it rip’ to cripple Aboriginal health
A suspected Covid patient walked for three hours from Bagot to East Arm in a desperate attempt to access testing services – only to be turned away by the centre.
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