$200 for NT families in bid to ease schooling costs
Families can now claim up to $200 to cover the costs of school uniforms, textbooks and stationery. Find out how to claim.
Politics
‘Hard to keep people safe’: Concern over site for new DV shelters
The federal government has granted $7.8m for up to 56 new domestic violence safe places in Alice Springs, but the chosen site is not without controversy. Here’s why.
‘A huge relief’: Life saving vaccine now free for some Territory kids
The parents of a little girl who died from a preventable disease have welcomed its vaccine being made free for some Territorians: ‘we never had this opportunity’.
Human rights report criticises NT’s treatment of youth offenders
Children’s rights are being violated under the Finocchiaro Government, an international human rights organisation claims. However, Attorney-General Marie Clare Boothby says she makes “no apologies”. Details.
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Coroner to investigate after boy killed in Alice Springs house fire
First responders will relive the desperate final moments trying to save a toddler trapped in a burning Alice Springs home in an upcoming coronial inquest.
What has changed as new structure confirmed for Groote council
The ‘hard fought’ ward structure for the Groote Archipelago Regional Council has been confirmed, marking an important step in the formation of the new local government.
‘Impossible to imagine’: Doctors’ association slams ambulance provider
St John NT has been accused of having its head in the sand and doubts have been raised about the organisation’s ability to run the Territory’s ambulance service in a letter from the doctors’ association. Read the details.
$34m for water security in remote NT
Ten remote communities will receive vital infrastructure upgrades, promising to improve liveability, promote economic opportunities, and support sustainable growth. Find out where.
‘Act of desperation’: Man sets fire for attention after calls for help ignored
A young man who waited hours for emergency services to help his suicidal girlfriend chose to light a fire at a remote cop shop in an ‘act of desperation’ to save her life.
‘We have no one’: Unwell Territorians unable to access critical reports
Territorians likely to be found not guilty of their charges are being kept in prison due to a ‘backlog’ of health reports.
Circuit breaker program for at risk kids to expand to Katherine
The NTG will extend its circuit breaker program to Katherine, after about 40 young people were reported to have engaged in the program since its launch in Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs.
Territorians denied rights amid ‘nightmare’ court chaos
The Territory’s justice system has been compared to the Titanic, as crippling arrest rates exceed police cell, court and corrections capacities.
Darwin court chaos 24-hours after bail changes hit
‘Extraordinary’ pressures have hit the Darwin Local Courts following tough bail changes and soaring arrest rates.
Chief ‘unapologetic’ over tough bail laws amid prison squeeze
Police have lost a 100-bed facility as Corrections prepares for more Territorians to be stuck inside a cell under tough new bail laws. Click here for a rare tour inside the Top End’s main police watch house.
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