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NT education power rankings: The leaders who shape our schooling

We’ve ranked the 10 most influential education figures in the Territory, from prominent principals to policy heavyweights and uni visionaries. See who tops the list.

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Three centres close after asbestos play sand found in 82 NT schools

Three early learning centres have closed and seven schools have altered their programs as authorities tackle an asbestos-tainted play sand crisis but said the health risk is ‘low’. Read more.

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Swimming coach arrest raises alarm over safety in children’s sports

A swimming coach’s arrest has sent shockwaves through junior sport, as investigators reveal the hidden dangers in children’s sporting programs. Here’s what parents need to know.

NT WorkSafe executive director Grant Hastie, NT Department of Education and Training CEO Susan Bowden and Paul Van Holsteyn as at least 41 NT schools have been impacted by a national recall on play sand found to contain asbestos. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Listed: 40+ NT schools impacted by asbestos sand recall

Education officials have launched an urgent classroom clean-up after discovering asbestos-tainted play sand in dozens of Northern Territory schools. SEE THE FULL LIST

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‘Lift your game’: Shocking failures of nation’s worst childcare system

FOI documents have exposed serious failings in the nation’s most dysfunctional childcare system – including twin girls so upset they feel they’ve lost their “magic” connection.

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22 October 2025 Hampstead Primary School for story about schools where the demographics are changing as more well-educated professionals move into the area and enrol their children. Drushti 11, Adara 12, James 12 and Sultan 11. Pic RoyVPhotography

Ranked: Every state’s most upwardly mobile schools

Official data for every Australian school reveals some have recorded a meteoric rise in the social status of their families over the past decade. Explore the stats for your school.

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PollEarly Education

Toddler Ebony Thompson tragically died after getting her neck caught in loop-style fencing at her Northern Territory childcare centre.

Pressure mounts to remove ‘lethal’ fencing in childcare and homes

Little Ebony’s death exposed the lethal danger of fencing commonly found in childcare centres, but the sector’s peak body has refused to comment on calls for a national ban.

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REVEALED: New Darwin secondary school names

The new school names for Dripstone, Sanderson and Nightcliff have been revealed. Do you rate or hate the change? Take our poll.

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22-month-old toddler Ebony Thompson passed away on September 2, 2023 following an incident at the Humpty Doo Community and Child Care Centre.

Childcare death sparks calls for national fencing overhaul

An Aussie family has called for a hidden hazard in many Aussie backyards and childcare centres to be banned following the tragic accidental hanging of their ‘little pudding’. WARNING: Distressing.

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Yipirinya School principal and Alice Springs councillor Gavin Morris expresses his concerns about a violent riot that happened in the town on March 26, 2024. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Exclusive: Shocking secret report into Territory school revealed

Plots to spy on persons accused of inappropriate behaviour, private vehicles paid for by school budgets and a suspect $85k salary increase request are formal complaints in confidential report.

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Christian school numbers soar as parents flock to God – and low fees

Cheaper faith-based private colleges are growing so fast they’re on track to overtake the Catholic sector in two years. See which schools are surging and which are stagnating.

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Susie O’Brien: Watch out for this item on school camp lists

My son’s camp list contained an item that made me nostalgic for the era of dictionaries, street directories and cameras with film. How do we explain these items to our offspring?

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Australian tertiary institutions have put in a strong showing in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026.

Listed: The Australian universities rising up the global rankings

A dozen Australian universities have defied international trends and risen in the latest global rankings. See which unis are providing a truly world-class education.

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Dripstone Childrenâs Centre has confirmed it an investigation was underway into claims of âinappropriate conductâ at the Brinkin early childcare centre.Â Picture: Zizi Averill

Mystery surrounds alleged ‘inappropriate’ act at Darwin childcare centre

Investigators remain tight-lipped following allegations an early education worker acted ‘inappropriately’ with a child at a Top End centre, with no confirmation if the staff member has been stood down.

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