The Latest Breaking News from NT

NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.

AAP · Feb 9, 2024

A stage in life: Why apprenticeships are so vital in the creative sector

More than nine out of ten entry-level apprentices who completed their training with the National Theatre have gone into paid professional work in the same area they were trained in

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024

Reckless or reasonable? Factchecking the claims of anti-renewable activists

A protest at Parliament House featured claims about higher bills and dystopian images of disused turbines. But is there any basis for this?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2024

Indigenous women at risk from lack of DV legal funding

First Nations women face appallingly high rates of domestic and family violence, with stretched specialist legal services having to turn away clients or close.

AAP · Feb 4, 2024

One in five Australians lack ‘basic’ electricity protections against issues such as disconnections during heatwaves

Remote and Indigenous communities disproportionately energy insecure, with inequities to become more apparent due to climate change, study co-author says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 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

The best theatre to stream this month: Free Your Mind, Harry Clarke and more

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes Danny Boyle’s remix of The Matrix, Billy Crudup’s solo show and the New Wolsey’s Romeo & Juliet

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 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

NT government to lay charges over Wave Hill site damage

Charges are set to be laid after allegations of significant damage to the heritage-listed Wave Hill Walk-Off route following an investigation.

AAP · Jan 31, 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