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Photojournalist Rachel Mounsey follows Warumungu traditional owners in Jurnkkurakurr (Tennant Creek) as they tell stories of generational housing displacement — and their ambitious plan to reclaim…
Territory Day fireworks display to be moved from Mindil Beach due to permission oversight
In shorts: This year's Territory Day fireworks display on July 1 will not be held at Mindil Beach, where it has been held for two…
Charles Darwin University wins funding to establish the NT’s first locally-run medical school
In short: The federal government has awarded $24.5 million funding for Charles Darwin University and Menzies School of Health Research to establish the NT's first locally-run…
Alice Springs has its first night post-curfew. Here’s how locals feel
In short: Alice Springs has seen its first night without a youth curfew in nearly three weeks.Many business operators and residents say the curfew made the…
As curfew is extended, what do local leaders believe should happen in Alice Springs long-term?
The extraordinary decision to declare a youth curfew in the Alice Springs CBD has given residents in the Red Centre a much-needed circuit-breaker.The emergency declaration,…
NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler welcomes potential legal challenges to Alice Springs youth curfew
In short: The NT chief minister says she will be "more than happy" to face any potential challenges to the legality of the Alice Springs youth curfew…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan downgraded to tropical low after crossing NT coast but heavy rainfall and flooding still expected
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan has been downgraded to a tropical low after rapidly weakening following its coastal crossing as a category three system on Monday afternoon.But…
Multicultural community leaders, disability advocates open up about racism in the Northern Territory
The issue of racism in the Northern Territory re-emerged as a topic of discussion last week, when NT Police announced a review into allegations of…
NT government releases 10-year crocodile management plan, public to have say on culling
In short: The NT government has released its draft plan to manage crocodiles for the next 10 years.The chief minister is concerned about the size of…
More food supplies for Top End supermarkets not expected for another day as flooding continues to disrupt NT supply chains
The head of the NT's road transport industry peak body has confirmed it will be another day before more fresh produce arrives to replenish bare…
NT Police urgently calling for information after fentanyl, ketamine stolen from Katherine medical clinics
Northern Territory Police have made an urgent call for information after quantities of fentanyl and ketamine were stolen during break-ins to medical clinics overnight.The Wurli…
Melissa didn’t think uni was for her. Now she’s the first graduate from her community in 36 years
Melissa Andrews-Wurramarrba is the first person from her remote Northern Territory community to complete a university degree in 36 years.Those who came before her were…
Eva Lawler to become the next Northern Territory chief minister
Eva Lawler will be the Northern Territory's new chief minister, according to multiple statements from members of the Labor government.Key points:The Labor Caucus met this…
NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles holds undisclosed shares in company that owns Groote Eylandt mine
The Northern Territory chief minister holds undisclosed shares in a company that owns a manganese mine in a remote community where locals have for years…
Wheelchair basketball champion’s journey from the Top End to the top of his game
Watching the opening ceremony of the Sydney Paralympics at the age of three, Tom O'Neill-Thorne knew he wanted to make it there one day himself."One…
NT Police investigating stabbings in Palmerston after 18yo hospitalised in critical condition
A woman has been arrested after two women were stabbed in Palmerston and taken to hospital late on Saturday night, police say.Key points:Police say three…
NT man sentenced to two years’ prison over Karama security guard knife attack
A teenager who repeatedly slashed a security guard with a knife while he pleaded for his life has been sentenced to two years in jail,…
Traditional owners seek $225 million in compensation over impacts of McArthur River Mine expansion
A group of traditional owners are seeking "no less than" $225 million in compensation over the effects of the Northern Territory's largest zinc and lead…
Regional Australian athletes have fewer resources than competitors in bigger cities, but that won’t stop Addison chasing her Olympic dream
Addison Covill has a quiet determination about her.The 14-year-old sprinter and long jumper is less than three weeks away from the biggest moment of her…
Andrew Spira pleads guilty to fraud and drugs charges in Darwin, handed $39K fine
A Sydney entrepreneur who concocted an elaborate plan to flee Australia, become a drug-dealer in South-East Asia, hijack a yacht and fund an armed militia,…