A Palmerston primary school that exceeded its built capacity by 13 per cent last year, despite only opening in 2020, will have six demountable classrooms this year, with the department promising an end to makeshift learning spaces.
This year has been marked by significant societal change in the NT – none moreso than a change of government – but nowhere has it been seen more than in education. These are the most significant milestones.
With 13 of the top 20 Territory graduates in 2024 hailing from Darwin High School, the NT News sat down to learn the secrets to this school’s success. Here’s what the principal and three gun students told us.
Using high-end laser tech, a Singaporean company is hoping to address remote connectivity challenges in northern Australia, with a focus on improving defence assets and space communications.
The ALP has promised parents and families across the country a move towards a ‘universal child care system’ if elected. Find out how the pledge will affect Territorians.
Chanthana Lov is an “exceptional student” and a symbol of success. The daughter of Cambodian immigrants has become the first in her family to finish high school. This is her story.
A unique graduation ceremony took place in Garrthalala, celebrating the success of remote Indigenous graduates. See the photos.
The top Territory students were revealed on Monday at Parliament House, with students from Alice Springs to Darwin receiving top 20 honours. SEE THE LIST
The sensational Susantos — Eva and Peter — both duxed their school at the age of 15. The next step on their journey is a career in medicine to serve their community. Read the details.
School Attendance Officers commenced work this month, marking the controversial return of a program the union warns misses the mark of engaging students in the classroom.
A team of students are piecing together the trip of their dreams to show off their Lego skills at the national championships. Here’s how to help.
Attendance at a Northern Territory school is continuing on a sharp decline as parents and students boycott classes. Find out why.
A carpark worth $637,000 is set to make school drop-offs safer at one Top End school. Find out how.
A nurse who wanted a career change and a precocious young CDU undergrad from Darwin are among 21 who have received their Doctor of Medicine from Flinders University, providing a timely boost to our health workforce.
The former Supreme Court justice who was influential in shaping the Territory’s alcohol laws will take the plum role at the head of Charles Darwin University.
A First Nations woman who is on the cusp of smashing a glass ceiling says she is attracted to the law’s ability to be an agent for change, and wants to help elevate the lives of Aboriginal Australians.
The peak body representing universities has called on the federal government to end what it described as ‘a phony war’ costing the NT about $40,000 a day.
The September school holidays are rapidly approaching, but a jam-packed program of activities is set to keep the kids entertained.
The death of a toddler at a childcare centre on the fringes of Darwin remains under investigation 12 months after the tragedy shook the Territory.
NT preppies in their first year of schooling marks an exciting new life adventure. Hundreds of preppies across dozens of schools will feature in the NT News’ special My First Year galleries. Find out more here.
The federal government has chipped in to relieve cost of living pressures with a conditional pay bump for early childhood educators. Here’s how it will work.
As legislation passes to imprison primary school students and search their high school peers for weapons, Territory Labor has questioned the depth of the CLP’s plan for education.
A former South Australian premier with a passion for childhood development has (successfully) put early years education on the NT’s election agenda.
Increasing accessibility to early education in Alice Springs – and the rest of the NT – will be key to preventing long-term law and order issues, an expert says. Here’s how the Territory’s learning leaders responded.
AI could be a useful tool to alleviate teachers’ workloads during a critical staff shortage, but an expert says the technology must be balanced with ‘humanity’.
Following the shock resignation of Larrakia elder Richard Fejo, the CLP has finally revealed the new chair of the Darwin Waterfront Corporation.
Aggressive recruitment campaigns are targeting rising numbers of Aussie youngsters to put gap years before uni. Find out where they are headed.
A Darwin English language school has abruptly shut shop, leaving students and staff with ‘no idea’ what they will do, weeks out from Christmas. Read the details.
NT’s tech workforce is up 30 per cent in eight years, but the next step is bridging the ‘digital divide’. Find out how.
Joyal James wanted to be like the teachers he looked up to, instead he was thrown in with no training and faced off with students vaping in class with no fear.
Schools will fail to fill thousands of teaching roles in time for term one amid a mass exodus of educators. See how your state fares.
The Northern Territory won gold at the Australian Training Awards in Canberra at the weekend, taking out some of the top awards up for grabs. ALL THE WINNERS.
A “remarkable” remote Territory teacher who regularly sleeps in a swag on the classroom floor has been recognised as one of Australia’s most outstanding educators. Read the details.
NT author Amie Cawood breaks down the barriers between young people and police, ambulance and fire services in new book series.
CDU’s new $25.8m health centre is set to be complete by July next year, adding much needed healthcare professionals to the Territory’s workforce. Read the details.
2024’s NAPLAN scores are out, revealing which parts of the country are achieving the greatest academic success. Here is your guide to the results by state.
Do you tell your children you were an academic ace back in the day? Here’s your chance to prove it. Take our snap NAPLAN quiz now!
The 2024 NAPLAN results have been released to the public, revealing a shake-up in the Territory’s top performing schools. See who made the list.
Students from O’Loughlin Catholic College stepped out in style at Mindil Beach Casino Resort for their graduation and formal on Saturday evening. SEE THE PHOTOS.
From glittering gowns to sharp suits, NT Christian College graduates stepped out in style for their formal on Saturday night. SEE THE PHOTOS.
A local Territory education program which aims to improve educational and employment outcomes for remote Indigenous students has found national acclaim.
A pilot program being ‘tested’ in the Northern Territory will see early childhood educators from PNG placed in hard-to-staff childcare centres. Find out more.
A music educator from a remote Territory school was presented the prestigious ARIA Music Teacher Award for 2024, with a famous Australian singer praising his work for ‘bringing music back to the centre of his community’.
Nhulunbuy’s class of 2024 ‘red carpet’ event leads to unique celebration – 18 students from both Nhulunbuy High School and Nhulunbuy Christian College join together for a confetti finale. See the photos.
Free swimming lessons for all primary school students will roll out next year, a $3m investment helping the Territory to shed its title as Australia’s drowning capital.
A Darwin school’s e-sports competition hopes to evolve the concept of school sports by providing both healthy competition and important skills for the digital future. Read about the exciting program.
Prospective CDU students have been offered refunds after a national body forced the Territory’s first medical school to delay its first intake. Find out why.
One of the NT’s most renowned curators has been recognised for his preservation of local history at this year’s CDU Alumni Awards. See the full list of winners.
A young Northern Territory author who has taken out the top gong in the Young Territory Author Awards has a link to last year’s winner. Find out more.
They graduated school as the Territory’s high achievers but where did it get them? As exams get underway, nine share their at times unconventional career paths.
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