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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of Daly River flood evacuees arrive in Darwin amid flood threat
Hundreds of evacuees from Daly River have arrived in Darwin due to an impending flood threat, with major floods predicted to exceed 14 metres.
NT government to clear way for remote rent hikes after High Court ruling
The NT government plans to change remote housing legislation to bypass resident consultations for rent increases following a High Court ruling, while also addressing child protection and minimum sentencing for domestic violence murders.
NT residents feel less safe despite government's crime crackdown, report finds
A government report revealed that Northern Territory residents feel less safe in 2024-2025, despite a significant increase in police presence.