The Latest Breaking News from Groote Eylandt

Did you know there’s a vast reef network off the north coast of Australia? Few do – and that’s a problem

Australia is famous for its coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast and Ningaloo Reef in the west. Both World Heritage-listed reefs attract thousands of visitors each year.

The Conversation · Aug 12

Tropical Cyclone Megan intensifies to a category-three storm as it bears down on Northern Territory and Queensland

Wind gusts of up to 200km/h expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to coastal communities

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2024

Landmark alternative justice process set for NT island

One of the first judicially recognised Indigenous justice groups has been established, designed to help judges hand out culturally appropriate sentences.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

This Australian island is constantly covered in a fine layer of dust. Now locals want answers

On Groote Eylandt, off the NT's Arnhem Land coast, a fine dust coats the houses and cars. Community members say it could be putting their health at risk.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Cyclone watch cancelled for Top End gulf region but severe weather still expected, as BOM monitors tropical low near Groote Eylandt

A cyclone watch has been cancelled for parts of the Northern Territory coast, but authorities say severe weather is still expected as a tropical low develops in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Tropical cyclone watch issued as low intensifies over waters in the Gulf of Carpentaria

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tropical cyclone warning for communities along the Top End's east from Groote Eylandt to the Queensland border.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

Plans for Indian sandalwood trials on Groote Eylandt as remote NT community looks to future after mining

On a remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, plans are underway to start growing Indian sandalwood trees commercially.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

‘Proud of my community’: youth crime drops dramatically in Groote Eylandt

Elders say community-led justice reinvestment programs are having a real impact on the Northern Territory island

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022