Howard Springs quarantine deaths to be examined The deaths of three people, including two women from Indigenous communities, in Darwin's Howard Springs quarantine facility will be examined at an inquest. AAP · Nov 24, 2023
'It cannot be normal that men hurt us women': what we can learn from the inquest into 4 Aboriginal women's deaths in the NT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people. Some names have been changed to honour Sorry Business. This article also mentions violence against and killings of First Nations women. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
The past financial year was brutal for household incomes – and it seems the recovery isn’t coming anytime soon Household disposable income fell 5.1% across the country, meaning our living standards have been smashed The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023
NT coroner dismisses Zach Rolfe's call to step down Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage has dismissed Zach Rolfe's request to recuse herself from the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker. AAP · Nov 22, 2023
Woman to defend cream crepe attack on NT chief minister Suzanne Milgate says she will plead not guilty to attacking the Northern Territory's chief minister with a crepe and harassing her online. AAP · Nov 20, 2023
49 women have been killed in Australia so far in 2023 as a result of violence. Are we actually making any progress? As of November 17, 49 women have been killed in Australia this year as a result of violence; 28 were allegedly killed at the hands of a male intimate or ex-intimate partner. That’s according to the activist project Counting Dead Women Australia, which collects these figures based on media-reported crimes. The Conversation · Nov 19, 2023
More cash on offer for first home buyers The Queensland government is doubling grants to first home buyers in an effort to get thousands more people into the property market. AAP · Nov 19, 2023
New bridge for Tiwi Islands as NT fights 50/50 funding New projects linking remote Indigenous communities to essential services could be on the chopping block thanks to funding shortfalls. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
NT chief minister ditches controversial Woodside shares The Northern Territory chief minister has divested her shares in energy company Woodside after weeks of backlash, while denying any conflict of interest. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
How big are the fires burning in Australia’s north? Interactive map shows they’ve burned an area larger than Spain La Niña, invasive grass and land management practices are all factors in the larger-than-average fires burning across northern Australia The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
Extra cops for Alice Springs in 'zero tolerance' summer The Northern Territory government has detailed its summer crime plan for Alice Springs, including more police officers and after-hours services. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater The Northern Territory's largest water allocation plan has been released, angering environmentalists and traditional owners. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
'Fearless' NT land council chair dies aged 61 The Northern Land Council's long-standing Chair Dr Bush-Blanasi is being remembered as a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities. AAP · Nov 13, 2023
Energy minister confident in NT gas after setbacks The Northern Territory Energy and Mining Minister Nicole Manison says she is still confident in the industry after a tough two weeks. AAP · Nov 10, 2023
AAP · Nov 10, 2023 NT police ignored DV claims and set dog on a child The Northern Territory Ombudsman's annual report has revealed findings of serious complaints against police, corrections and council officers.
AAP · Nov 9, 2023 NT government Middle Arm submission 'laughable': elders Traditional owners and environmentalists have hit back at the Northern Territory government's submission to the Middle Arm Senate inquiry.
AAP · Nov 7, 2023 Anti-fracking activists' Beetaloo court battle begins An anti-fracking group has begun legal action against the Northern Territory government's decision to allow exploration in the Beetaloo Basin.
The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023 High Court, then what? NT remote housing reforms need to put Indigenous residents front and centre The relationships between tenants and landlords are often fraught, but it’s fair to expect a house to meet basic standards, like having a back door.
AAP · Nov 6, 2023 Youth worker named NT Australian of the Year A youth advocate who was instrumental in reducing substance abuse in the Northern Territory has been named the NT's Australian of the Year.
AAP · Nov 6, 2023 Voters officially have final say on voice referendum The writ for the 2023 referendum has been returned, formally confirming the result of the vote on enshrining and Indigenous advisory body into the constitution.
The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023 Albanese and Labor slump to worst position in Newspoll since 2022 election A national Newspoll, conducted October 30 to November 3 from a sample of 1,220 people, gave Labor a 52–48% lead over the Coalition, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the final Newspoll before the October 14 Voice referendum. This is Labor’s narrowest lead in Newspoll since the 2022 federal…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023 The AEC is shifting electorate boundaries, but should parliament be adding seats? The political parties have the same idea on redrawing the electoral map: eliminating their opponents with surgical precision. Thank goodness for the AEC
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 3, 2023 A High Court Decision Just Set A Precedent For Tenants To Sue Landlords Over Unsafe Conditions Finally, some good news.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023 Covid wave: what are the rules around testing and vaccines in Australia? When did cases start rising? Do you still need to report positive results? What does the latest coronavirus wave mean for health regulations?
AAP · Nov 2, 2023 Class action probe into Indigenous public housing Lawyers are investigating the potential for class action on behalf of Indigenous tenants living in "substandard" public housing in remote WA communities.