NT Health look to ‘display’ Pride flags in Top End hospital
Doctors have criticised the NT Government for embarking on ‘culture wars around symbols’ rather than safe healthcare for all following a snap decision to remove pride flags.
Palmerston and Beyond
Palmerston teen’s murderers condemned to total 67 years in prison
The family of a teenager hunted down on the streets of Palmerston yelled out ‘Enjoy the 20 years you dogs’ as his killers were sentenced over his murder.
Alleged Sydney drug lord appalled by NT cells ahead of extradition
An alleged Sydney fugitive who was prepared to spend days hiding on a boat has complained about conditions in the Northern Territory’s watch house cells.
NT Government orders removal of Pride flags from hospitals
The rainbow, transgender and Torres Strait Islander flags have suddenly been removed from Top End hospitals, with the Health Minister claiming they were not compliant with government protocols.
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First look: New Top End food bank hailed as ‘dignified’ experience
Set to supply 300,000kg of food across the Top End in the next 12 months, a brand-new food bank to be used by NT charities and their clients has been lauded. Take a look inside.
‘Unforgettable’: Top End council organises week-long party
Young Territorians are expected to pack out the “unforgettable” event this Dry season. What we know so far.
Year-long period, surgeries: NT woman’s endometriosis hell
A Palmerston woman says she hopes Commonwealth funding will support the Territory’s only dedicated pelvic pain clinic, after decades of her life were gobbled up by a severe health battle.
Threats, dressings down: More ex-council staffers emerge with claims
More ex-staffers of one of the Northern Territory’s most populous local governments have emerged to share their claims of a rotten culture, one claiming the workplace was “borderline abusive”.
‘Very fortunate’: Teen soldier drunkenly crashes into police car
Judge Alan Woodcock had a stern message for the man: “some young men learn this lesson when they kill someone or hurt someone.”
‘Big battery’, new homes and bigger ports: $1.5bn pitch for Middle Arm
The controversial Middle Arm development is under greater scrutiny, with a new environmental report suggesting how the Territory could instead invest the $1.5bn project into clean energy, expanded ports and a major housing rollout.
Allegedly violent pig farmer faces new animal welfare offences
A Northern Territory pig farmer has been charged by the Animal Welfare Authority after inspectors were allegedly forced to euthanise almost 60 of his pigs. He also faces unrelated assault charges.
Delivery driver struck by metal bar in attempted carjacking
A food delivery driver was the victim of an alleged attempted carjacking overnight – with a group of youths later stopped by police. What happened.
Vaping sensors installed in school bathrooms across the Top End
Five Top End schools have installed vaping sensors in student bathrooms in an effort to stamp out the unhealthy trend. Find out which schools have them, and which ones plan to follow.
Once this NT educator got the shakes, she couldn’t stop
In the space of a month, this Palmerston early learning educator went from fit and healthy to barely able to walk and speak. And with no public neurologist appointments available, she faces an uncertain outlook.
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