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'Surprising' study finds Qld crocs stay close to home

Ninety per cent of Queensland crocodiles remain within 50km of where they hatched in contrast to their Northern Territory counterparts, a study says.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Remote residents trapped as Cyclone Megan crosses coast

Tropical Cyclone Megan has reached land in the Northern Territory, with authorities urging residents in remote communities to seek shelter.

AAP · Mar 17, 2024

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

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Cash splash lifts remote school funding up to standard

Disadvantaged areas will be prioritised in a school funding boost to lift enrolments and education outcomes across the Northern Territory.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024

Australia’s poorest schools to be fully funded in ‘landmark’ commonwealth investment in NT

Commonwealth moves closer to fully funding all public schools in deal that will make ‘immediate difference’ in Northern Territory

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024

'Roof over your head': $4b plan for remote housing fix

Up to 270 homes will be built annually in a $4 billion, 10-year plan to tackle overcrowding in remote Northern Territory communities and improve services.

AAP · Mar 11, 2024

'Ashamed' police minister dismisses resignation call

Northern Territory police minister Brent Potter has apologised for a series of Facebook posts involving racist, sexist and homophobic slurs.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

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Police minister defends racist Facebook posts

The Northern Territory's police minister has said he does not agree with racist posts he shared on his social media almost a decade ago.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Senior NT cops deny Rolfe's racism allegations

Four Northern Territory police officers have denied claims of ingrained racism at their annual awards night, after allegations from a former constable.

AAP · Feb 29, 2024

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Politician on careless driving charge after car crash

Northern Territory opposition whip Joshua Burgoyne has been charged with driving offences following a traffic accident.

AAP · Feb 19, 2024

Gas, justice and work: Lawler's plan for NT election

Six months out from an election, the Northern Territory's chief minister has unveiled her plan to solve the economic and social issues facing the region.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Alleged crepe-thrower confident she'll win July hearing

The woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe represented herself in court in Darwin.

AAP · Feb 5, 2024

Ex-NT chief Michael Gunner resigns from Fortescue role

Former Northern Territory chief minister Michael Gunner has resigned from his job leading the Andrew Forrest-led Fortescue Future Industries.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

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AAP · Jan 29, 2024

NT government takes legal action over land clearing

Legal action has been launched against a remote Northern Territory farming station over allegations of unpermitted land clearing by owners.

AAP · Jan 29, 2024

NT government to review EDO funding after Santos 'lies'

The Northern Territory government has pledged to review a funding arrangement with the nation's key environment legal office after a failed federal court case.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024

Accused crepe assailant's real estate licence revoked

Legal troubles have continued for a woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister, now having her real estate licence revoked.

AAP · Jan 23, 2024

Police battle crocodiles to recover young driver's body

The body of a young man has been recovered and identified after his car crashed into the water at a popular fishing spot in the Northern Territory.

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024

Weather tracker: Australia suffers under severe heatwave and extreme rainfall

Mercury reaches 48.3C on western coast on Sunday, while Northern Territory hit by rainfall far beyond norm

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Australia's flood-hit regions are bracing for a second natural disaster in barely a month as Cyclone Kirrily threatens to form off the coast.

AAP · Jan 16, 2024

'Missed opportunities' in Aboriginal death in custody

The death of an Indigenous father in custody in the Northern Territory may have been avoided if he had received better healthcare.

AAP · Jan 12, 2024

Ex-NT deputy chief minister to retire from politics

Former Northern Territory deputy chief minister Nicole Manison will not contest the August election after two tilts at the top job failed.

AAP · Dec 28, 2023

Sniffer dogs catching a whiff of invasive ant menace

A specially trained squad of sniffer dogs has been recruited to protect the Northern Territory's unique environment from invasive, aggressive browsing ants.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal

The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023

Eva Lawler named Northern Territory chief minister after Natasha Fyles resignation

Fyles quit after it was uncovered she owned undisclosed shares in a mining company with interests in the territory

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