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The Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory, owned by ERA, stopped mining in 2012. Now it is a big and costly clean-up job.

Rio Tinto to take full control of controversial mine in Kakadu

The last chapter in one of Australia’s biggest environmental battles is set to play out.

  • Simon Johanson

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The Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu National Park.

Rio Tinto takes over uranium mine clean-up amid spiralling costs

Rio Tinto will take over rehabilitating the former Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory following years of delays and budget blowouts.

  • Nick Toscano
A crocodile in Kakadu attacked the child.

Crocodile attack leaves nine-year-old boy in critical condition

The young boy was airlifted to Royal Darwin Hospital in a critical but stable condition.

  • Neve Brissenden
Kakadu Dird or Full Moon Feast.

New luxury stay immerses you in this national park’s sublime scenery

This dreamscape of sacred art, Indigenous food and raw wilderness is only three hours from Darwin.

  • Belinda Jackson
Bamurru Plains is about a three-hour drive from Darwin.

Good Weekend’s 52 Weekends Away: Great WA, SA and NT getaways

Kangaroo Island’s feel-good find, Kakadu’s croc-spotting, Top End safari life … and Adelaide’s jaw-dropping swimming pool: fresh adventures, further afield.

Take to the air to appreciate the vast scale of Kakadu National Park.

Nine must-do highlights of Kakadu National Park

Indigenous culture, spectacular landscapes, natural plunge pools and unique culinary experiences make Kakadu National Park a must-visit.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
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The Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory owned by ERA.

Traditional owners want more assurances on Jabiluka uranium deposit

Traditional owners are demanding greater guarantees that a Rio Tinto-backed company will ensure no future mining at Jabiluka near the Kakadu National Park.

  • Nick Toscano
Celeste and Geoff Ditchburn have rented out their house to friends while they travel.

Meet the WA families quitting the nine-to-five for life on the road

More Perth parents are opting out of the rat race in favour of travelling around Australia indefinitely with their kids.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has announced $48 million of extra parks funding in response to the report.

‘Deplorable state’: Dysfunctional relationship between Parks Australia and Traditional Owners

A federal government report has found the relationship between Parks Australia and Traditional Owners is in a “deplorable state” and must be urgently fixed.

  • Cameron Gooley
Six of the best Kakadu experiences: Fly over in the wet season for an aerial view of Kakadu.

Kakadu National Park, things to do: Six of the best experiences

Australia's largest national park offers a wide range of thrilling experiences.

  • Julie Miller

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