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Warlpiri elder Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves, seen here in 2022, said his family has been left in the dark about what happened to his grandson, who died in custody this week.

Grieving grandfather demands answers after death in custody of disabled Indigenous man

The devastated grandfather of an Alice Springs man who died in police custody is desperate for “answers and justice” over the tragedy.

  • Grant McArthur

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Nature’s infinity pool at Gunlom Falls.

After six difficult years, spectacular Aussie swimming spot to reopen

Traditional owners closed the spot to visitors due to the disturbance of a sacred men’s site by Parks Australia.

  • Julietta Jameson
This part of Arnhem Land is home to some of the most significant Aboriginal art on Earth.

In all of Australia you won’t find anywhere else like this wonderland

Once you get to this part of the Top End, a fancy bar is one where the drinks are actually cold.

  • Craig Tansley
Ellery Creek Big Hole in the West MacDonnell Ranges.

Best of the Northern Territory

Uluru might still front the tourism posters, but there’s a lot more luring visitors to the Northern Territory today.

Trekking the Larapinta.

New perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail

From May, the seven-day Larapinta Trail itinerary will take travellers into Central Australia to hike across riverbanks, desert plains and mountains.

  • Julietta Jameson
“Australia prides itself on religious freedom. But you won’t accept our Welcome to Country?”

‘Honey, we’re not doing it for you’: Rhoda Roberts on the welcome-to-Country backlash

The artist and festival director on the link between songlines and welcomes to Country – and the tragic reason why she hasn’t celebrated her birthday for years.

  • Benjamin Law
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Crowds enjoy Grounded featuring the work of Margaret Bloomfield.

Troubled Alice Springs bouncing back with milestone festival

This year’s 10th anniversary of Parrtjima is a positive step forward for Alice Springs in the face of recent damaging headlines.

  • Julietta Jameson
Gumatj elders Balupalu Yunupingu and Djawa Yunupingu.

Landmark High Court case paves the way for $700 million native title claim

The court’s ruling on Wednesday exposes the federal government to compensation claims over land in the Northern Territory.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Visitors near Mount Conner on Curtin Springs Station.

‘Fooluru’: The other giant rock that’s been duping tourists for years

Many celebrate too early after setting eyes on this outback monolith, which is actually bigger – though not as spectacular – as Uluru.

  • Catherine Best
A snuggle with one of his adopted kangaroos.

How ‘Kangaroo Dundee’s’ sanctuary inspired a new Australian film

Meet the NT’s original mob boss, a gentle giant whose wildlife rescue work forms the basis of a new movie.

  • Catherine Best

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