CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT administrator's newly uncovered posts labelled 'denigrating of women'

Incoming NT Administrator David Connolly faces backlash after his past social media posts that trivialize gender violence have been revealed.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT pastoralists return home to confront flood damage

Northern Territory pastoralists are dealing with severe flood damage as central Australia faces a natural disaster declaration and government assistance.

Feb 26 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Researcher says lack of updates to tobacco laws in NT 'befuddling'

A researcher highlights a sharp decline in legal tobacco sales in the Northern Territory, attributing it to an increase in illegal tobacco sales rather than a decrease in smoking rates.

Feb 26 • 05:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Three years ago, the NT's future administrator clashed with an activist onstage

An incident from three years ago involving a confrontation between future Northern Territory administrator David Connolly and activist Phil Scott resurfaces as Scott runs for parliament.

Feb 26 • 03:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs police fire shots after man allegedly drives car at officers

Northern Territory Police fired shots at a vehicle after a man allegedly drove his car at officers in Alice Springs, resulting in no injuries but a precautionary assessment of the alleged offender and the involved officer.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Restaurant temporarily shuts doors after alleged machete threat, carjacking

A Chinese restaurant in Katherine, Australia, has temporarily closed following an alleged carjacking and machete threat against its head chef.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Controversial NT Administrator apologizes over 'hurt' from social media posts

David Connolly, the incoming Northern Territory Administrator, has issued an apology for divisive past social media posts ahead of his formal swearing-in.

Feb 25 • 12:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT government sued over 44yo mother's death in police watch house

The family of a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman is suing the Northern Territory government for negligence after she died in police custody.

Feb 25 • 01:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Letter calls for PM to 'urgently rescind' NT administrator appointment

An open letter has been signed by twenty-two individuals urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reverse the appointment of David Connolly as Northern Territory administrator before his swearing-in.

Feb 24 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NT environmentalists ‘gobsmacked’ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna

Environmentalists are shocked by the Australian government's approval for bulldozing 2,723 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without necessary environmental assessments.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WIN Network buys Nine Darwin, expanding operations to the NT

WIN Network has acquired Nine Darwin as part of a five-year agreement to expand its operations in the Northern Territory.

Feb 24 • 09:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CDU's London campus under fire amid ongoing TAFE accreditation scandal

Charles Darwin University faces criticism for opening a London campus while dealing with a scandal over erroneous trade qualifications awarded to apprentices.

Feb 24 • 08:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Opposition leader to boycott controversial NT administrator's swearing-in

The Opposition Leader of the Northern Territory will boycott the swearing-in of new administrator David Connolly, who has faced criticism over past social media posts.

Feb 23 • 23:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Marooned': Freight halted, stations inundated amid NT rain

Heavy rains in Australia's Northern Territory have caused road closures and inundated cattle stations, with further rainfall expected and potential flash flooding warnings in effect.

Feb 23 • 02:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Todd River expected to flow in Alice Springs amid severe weather warning

Alice Springs is preparing for possible flooding due to heavy rain and severe weather warnings issued for the region.

Feb 22 • 08:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Traditional fine arts meet digital sculpture, illustration at NT showcase

The Exit Art showcase at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory features 59 young artists, highlighting a trend towards traditional arts among digital natives.

Feb 21 • 02:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Sentence extended but no jail for NT hit-and-run driver Jake Danby who called victims ‘oxygen thieves’

Jake Danby's sentence was extended to two years of home detention without jail time after he fatally hit an Aboriginal man, angering the victim's family.

Feb 20 • 23:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT flood evacuees to return home after more than two weeks in Darwin

Residents of Nauiyu, Northern Territory, are set to return home after being evacuated for over two weeks due to major flooding.

Feb 20 • 22:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police search for prisoner after inmate freed from jail by mistake

Clinton Daylight was mistakenly released from prison due to an administrative error and is now being sought by police in the Northern Territory.

Feb 20 • 04:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Will cattle producers be exempt from NT weed plan?

The Northern Territory's draft buffel grass management plan is being scrutinized, with concerns that it disproportionately favors the cattle industry over environmental and Aboriginal interests.

Feb 20 • 00:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Dying' satellite leaves Australia's north waiting hours for latest fire information

A critical NASA satellite used for detecting bushfires in northern Australia is failing, leading to delays in fire detection and information dissemination.

Feb 19 • 23:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT's first women's prison to accommodate up to 95 offenders

The Northern Territory's first women's prison has opened in Alice Springs, designed to accommodate up to 95 women following renovations.

Feb 19 • 20:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT politician accused of bullying urged to break silence over claims

Northern Territory politician Tanzil Rahman faces pressure from the opposition and crossbench to publicly address bullying allegations made by two female staffers.

Feb 19 • 07:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police arrest almost 60 people over community unrest in Wadeye

Police in Wadeye, Australia, have arrested 58 individuals following a period of unrest in the community, with charges including serious harm and riot participation against one alleged ringleader.

Feb 18 • 09:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man, 19, released without charge after fatal Arnhem Land stabbing

A 19-year-old man has been released without charge after the stabbing death of a 27-year-old man in Galiwin'ku, with investigations continuing into the incident involving multiple people.

Feb 18 • 01:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Prison conditions for Netflix star Matt Wright revealed

Matt Wright, star of Netflix's Outback Wrangler, has been moved to a specialized unit at the Darwin Correctional Centre, which offers better conditions than the general prison population.

Feb 18 • 00:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Musician and former NT administrator Ted Egan remembered at state funeral

Hundreds gathered to honor the life of Ted Egan, a notable folk musician and the former Northern Territory administrator, at his state funeral in Alice Springs.

Feb 17 • 05:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'It was a disaster': After years of decline, a small NT town is clawing back

The town of Batchelor in Northern Territory, Australia, is experiencing a revival as the main grocery store and post office reopen after significant decline due to the pandemic and other challenges.

Feb 16 • 20:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT politician accused of bullying by two staffers, leaders stay silent

Northern Territory MLA Tanzil Rahman faces bullying accusations from two female staffers while leading a parliamentary committee.

Feb 15 • 20:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

19-year-old arrested over man's stabbing death after armed fight in the NT

A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a man in his 20s during an armed altercation on Elcho Island in the Northern Territory.

Feb 15 • 01:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police clear outback childcare centre of wrongdoing following investigation

An investigation by NT Police into an alleged incident at an Alice Springs childcare centre has concluded with no wrongdoing identified and no charges laid.

Feb 14 • 23:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Kangaroo, Wolfram bring north Australia's film industry to global stage

The film 'Kangaroo', filmed in Alice Springs, has achieved international success, becoming Germany's highest-grossing Australian film in 25 years.

Feb 14 • 22:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Predatory' NDIS providers targeting remote communities with gifts

NDIS providers are luring residents in remote Northern Territory communities using gifts and high-pressure tactics, prompting concerns about fund misuse and regulatory inaction.

Feb 14 • 22:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Out of 38,000 people fined for non-voting in the NT just 3 per cent have paid

Only 3 percent of voters fined for failing to vote in Northern Territory local government elections have paid their penalty, raising questions of fairness in the system.

Feb 13 • 06:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The Darwin doctor devoting thousands of hours each year to volunteering

Doctor Felix Ho is dedicated to volunteering thousands of hours annually, reflecting his commitment to the community and healthcare.

Feb 12 • 20:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Date set for by-election in progressive NT seat as first candidates announced

A by-election for the Darwin-based seat of Nightcliff will be held on March 7 following the resignation of Greens MLA Kat McNamara.

Feb 12 • 09:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Feral camels searching for water descend on remote communities

Thousands of feral camels from the Northern Territory are invading the APY Lands in South Australia, causing significant damage to infrastructure as they seek water during a drought.

Feb 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Floodwaters leave Alice Springs residents stranded

Emergency services in Alice Springs, Australia, are conducting rescues for residents stranded due to severe flooding caused by thunderstorms.

Feb 11 • 22:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thirty people stranded in outback NT express anger at police response

Thirty people stranded due to flooded roads in outback Northern Territory are expressing their anger over the lack of adequate response from emergency services.

Feb 11 • 19:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is necessary to safeguard the territory of NATO countries in the north

The article emphasizes the importance of protecting NATO territories in the northern regions.

Feb 11 • 17:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Floodwaters spill inside 'number of homes' in NT's Daly River community

Ongoing flooding in the Daly River community of the Northern Territory has caused significant damage to homes, with water reported inside many residences.

Feb 11 • 10:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Art centre worker killed in remote rollover spurs highway speed review

The NT government is reviewing the speed limit on the Sandover Highway following the death of an art centre worker in a high-speed rollover.

Feb 11 • 07:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Rain streams down Uluru as large parts of NT soaked by wet weather

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding in Central Australia, with notable waterfalls appearing at Uluru and road closures impacting remote communities.

Feb 10 • 11:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Former NT police officer fined for drunken car crash outside Darwin home

James Kirstenfeldt, a former Northern Territory police officer, was fined and convicted for driving under the influence after crashing his car in front of his home in Darwin.

Feb 10 • 08:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Committee tasked with examining NT child deaths scrapped by government

The Northern Territory government in Australia has disbanded the Child Deaths Review and Prevention Committee, raising concerns about gaps in child death prevention efforts.

Feb 10 • 01:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Family rallies to save pets left behind in Daly River flood evacuation

A family in Australia is rescuing pets left behind during a flood evacuation in Daly River, setting up an emergency shelter for the animals.

Feb 9 • 04:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

First Greens politician quits NT parliament 18 months after historic win

Greens MLA Kat McNamara resigns from the NT Parliament due to health issues just 18 months after becoming the first Greens member elected in the Northern Territory.

Feb 8 • 23:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ethiopia demands that neighbor withdraw forces

Ethiopia has demanded that Eritrea immediately withdraw its military forces from Ethiopian territory, citing accusations of cooperation with rebel groups in the northern region of Tigray.

Feb 8 • 12:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Governments accused of flood planning inaction in Aboriginal communities

The Northern Territory and federal governments are under fire for their lack of long-term planning to protect Indigenous communities in the Victoria Daly region from flooding, with evacuation of nearly 300 residents to Darwin amid ongoing concerns.

Feb 7 • 03:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Handful of Daly River residents stay behind amid impending major flooding

A small number of residents have decided to stay in Daly River as major flooding looms, while over 200 others have been evacuated to Darwin.

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.