Northern Territory
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
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‘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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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
The kangaroo sanctuary that 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
Nine surprising things in the NT’s best-kept secret
Litchfield National Park is just a 90-minute drive from Darwin and most of its visitors are locals.
- Helen Signy
Folly of Fission Impossible exposed by the fiscal facts
I worked in the nuclear energy business in England in the 1960s and I have monitored disappointment after disappointment for the past 50 years.
The extraordinary ancient artwork kept secret until 1987
It might be ancient, but the world’s largest single collection of rock art never gets old.
- Helen Pitt
Epic multi-day hike to launch inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Developed in consultation with traditional owners, the all-inclusive trek offers an intimate experience of two of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.
- Julietta Jameson
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