The Latest Breaking News from NT

Pollies bicker over dollars and cents as election looms

Scare tactics or the cost of doing business? An NT Treasury report shows the CLP policies could cost frontline workers.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight

First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

Frothy and a polly, final leaders' debate hits the pub

Chief Minister Eva Lawler and Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro have faced off in a final debate before the Northern Territory election.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Huge NT solar farm backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes gets environmental approval

Go-ahead given for first stage of $30bn SunCable project, which minister says will be ‘transformational’ for Northern Territory

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024

Poor compliance and broad exemptions mean land clearing continues apace in northern Australia – despite our laws and pledges

In 2021, Australia was one of 141 nations pledging to end deforestation by 2030 – just over five years from now.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

Gas utility backs Beetaloo as part of energy transition

A group of shareholders is challenging Australia's biggest gas pipeline operator on climate disclosure, accusing APA Group of being in breach of commitments.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Underfunding public schools 'entrenches inequality'

Teachers, students and state and territory education ministers are urging the federal government to increase its funding for public schools

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Start date questions heat up over $30b solar mega-farm

Approval of a huge renewable-energy project could establish Australia as a leader in the field, but there's no start date in sight for the solar farm.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Changes urged as shocking' reality' of DV is exposed

Killings of four Aboriginal women in the Northern Territory have put the spotlight back on domestic and family violence just days out from the election.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Morning Mail: data ‘fabricated’ in voice campaign, tech boss missing in superyacht sinking, Democrats gather

Whistleblower claims fake survey data was supplied to the Australian Electoral Commission; Biden to address Democratic convention

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024