Northern Territory
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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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
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
- Holiday guide
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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.
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
- Dicey Topics
- Good Weekend
‘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
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
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- Indigenous justice
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
‘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
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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