Pinnacle of Top End motorsports locked in for 29th edition
The Territory will keep its place in the nation’s premier touring car competition with the Hidden Valley event locked in for another year.
Palmerston and Beyond
‘Dysfunctional justice’: Judges condemn ‘unacceptable’ court chaos
A judge said he was being kept up at night by the thought of leaving Territorians — who have the right to the presumption of innocence — in crowded cells, with no access to their lawyers. See why people are being ‘denied access to basic justice’.
Territory expat and Paris Olympics heroes show off medals in Darwin
A Territorian was among the sea of gold, silver and bronze medals that were on show during the Darwin leg of the Paris Welcome Home Tour.
‘Until further notice’: Mystery of Palmo pub’s sudden closure deepens
A Top End pub has suddenly closed for repairs due to what a spokesman claims are infrastructure issues involving the building’s owner. The health department is also involved – but it says it didn’t order the shutdown.
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Territory students let down by public education challenges
Complex and high needs students, teachers pushed to the limits, and not enough money to go around – here’s why NT schools are producing the worst outcomes in the country.
Housing pipeline not moving fast enough, industry warns
Major property developments and policy reforms targeting social and affordable housing will not be enough to meet the Territory’s need, industry bodies have warned.
Voice poll challenges remain despite record enrolment
Reaching Australia’s most remote locations and getting Territorians to the polls remain a challenge despite record enrolment. Here’s how the NT is preparing for the referendum.
Man charged with Moulden crash that killed 11-year-old boy to stand trial
The man allegedly behind the wheel of a ute that killed an 11-year-old boy after pinning him to a wall at the front of a Palmerston supermarket has faced court. Read what happened.
‘Only brown kid in class’: How childhood realisation changed path
Three staunch human rights advocates have outlined the key to closing Palmerston’s – and the Territory’s – gap between Indigenous and non Indigenous kids. Read their stories.
Sickening social media pages sexually ‘rate’ and bully students
Almost 50 social media pages dedicated to sexualising and bullying a Top End school’s students have been exposed. Read one concerned mother’s solution.
10-day recovery mission under way, island military exercise cancelled
The head of Australia’s leading disaster response agency has praised the US Marines killed in a training exercise off the Northern Territory.
Melioidosis death recorded in off season as cases spike
Seven people have died from melioidosis in the Top End in less than a year as the latest data shows a spike in cases. Here’s why some are being recorded outside the wet season.
Glamorous homes, unique projects shine at Master Builders 2023 awards
The ‘highest calibre’ builders of the construction industry have celebrated their accoladed status at the Master Builders awards. See photos of the winners’ luxurious projects.
Why police attempt to redact shooting investigation was deemed ‘misconceived’
A report into the shooting of an Aboriginal teenager in the Territory will be released, unless the new Police Commissioner steps in to block it.
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