Rain soaks more areas, plus already flooded centres Far north Queensland is bracing for more rain while still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Jasper with falls of up to 500mm forecast for Northern Territory. AAP · Jan 14, 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 · Jan 12, 2024
Australians with disability to gain extra job support A plan to provide support and more sustainable job opportunities for Australians with disabilities and high support needs will be released by the government. AAP · Jan 10, 2024
Hot, crowded jails spark danger fears, calls for action Incarceration and recidivism rates in the Northern Territory are the highest in the nation, with corrections facilities at capacity and temperatures high. AAP · Jan 10, 2024
NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub Priority status for a solar-powered hydrogen plant promises to bring hundreds of jobs to Darwin's energy precinct and shift an emerging export market up a gear. AAP · Jan 9, 2024
Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024 Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
Funds to help women waiting for help against violence Millions of dollars in funding will help a Central Australia support group clear a waiting list of women seeking help against violence. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
Experts warned El Niño was likely to bring Australia a hot, dry summer. What happened? Climate scientists are pointing to ‘well-organised’ and persistent storms for above average rainfall on the east coast that is defying predictions The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2024
Extending theatre’s reach across the country Letters: Barbara Richardson suggests that all National Theatre productions should be livestreamed, while Sarah Lynch says regional theatres such as Sheffield’s Crucible deserve credit The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023
North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C. AAP · Dec 31, 2023
New Year’s Eve 2023: heat and hail forecast in Australia’s weather mix as crowds gather early for fireworks Displays expected in cities across country to ring in 2024 while predicted wild weather on east coast could disrupt revelry The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023
From Medicare to preschool: the Australian laws changing in the new year Centrelink payments will increase, working seniors can earn more without affecting their pension, and importation of vapes containing nicotine will be banned The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2023
Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year A heatwave is gripping parts of northern Australia with temperatures 8C to 12C above average forecast in some areas as the nation welcomes 2024. AAP · Dec 30, 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 28, 2023
AAP · Dec 21, 2023 UN committee report slams Australia's 'inhuman' prisons Prisons and detention centres in Australia have been described as inhuman and degrading by a UN report that claims some cases may amount to torture.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023 UN anti-torture watchdog urges Australia to reduce ‘extraordinary’ number of prisoners on remand Report also calls for spit hoods to be banned and strip searches to be limited after UN visit last year
The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023 Invasive grasses are worsening bushfires across Australia's drylands As the semi-arid Pilliga Scrub burns in New South Wales, many of us are thinking about fire once again. It’s an El Niño summer in the hottest year on record. And there’s a remarkable amount of grass drying out and ready to burn.
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.
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 NT Treasurer Eva Lawler set for chief minister's job The Northern Territory's Labor government has decided on a new leader after Natasha Fyles was forced out of the top job over shares in a manganese mine.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Afternoon Update: disaster relief payments for FNQ flood victims; NT chief minister resigns; and $1bn cocaine bust in Sydney Cairns airport has reopened but situation remains desperate for remote communities in far north Queensland
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, forcing Labor to look for a new leader.
AAP · Dec 15, 2023 Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos Tiwi Islanders want National Australia Bank to stop funding gas company Santos, which is trying to build the Barossa project off the NT coast.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2023 Oscar-worthy performance at New Lambton Letters to the Editor: Students, staff applauded for smashing show
AAP · Dec 14, 2023 Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral The legacy of renowned Indigenous leader and Northern Territory Australian of the year, Dr Bush-Blanasi has been honoured at a state funeral.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 ‘She will make the National Theatre truly feel national’: applause for Indhu Rubasingham appointment As she is named the National Theatre’s first female director, those who have worked with Rubasingham praise her warmth, rigour and willingness to take risks