Forged documents helped NT public servant win senior jobs An alleged dodgy document used in a bid to back up phoney credentials helped a public servant win a senior Northern Territory government job. The New Daily · May 18, 2023
Katherine lawyers work to reduce barriers to justice in the remote NT amid funding shortage Lawyers servicing an area twice the size of Tasmania reveal their biggest challenges as calls continue for urgent funding for Aboriginal legal services. ABC News · May 17, 2023
Darwin’s ‘sustainable’ Middle Arm development is key to huge fossil fuel projects, documents show Exclusive: Middle Arm has been sold as ‘sustainable’ but papers reveal the Albanese government was briefed on the project’s links to new fossil fuel developments, including fracking in the Beetaloo basin The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2023
Remote WA residents craving airline competition welcome new carrier Nexus Residents across Western Australia's north hope the arrival of Nexus Airlines will see cheaper airfares and more reliability of services. ABC News · May 17, 2023
Pastoralists divided on gas industry, as NT government clears fracking in Beetaloo Basin Pastoralists are divided on the costs and benefits of the gas industry as the Northern Territory opens the door to fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. ABC News · May 16, 2023
The NT's economic growth is 'heavily influenced' by the Barossa gas project, but its future is increasingly uncertain Getting back in the black by 2026-27 relies heavily on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas field off the coast of the Tiwi Islands going ahead, but it's facing opposition from traditional owners and rising environmental costs. ABC News · May 16, 2023
South Australian government to lead national review into origins of First Nations artwork The South Australian government will spearhead a national review into the origins of First Nations artwork following allegations non-Indigenous workers have interfered in works by Aboriginal artists. ABC News · May 16, 2023
MP Marion Scrymgour calls for hold on Beetaloo Basin approvals over fracking risks The Federal Member for Lingiari claims a key recommendation around water use has not been implemented despite plans to allow fracking in the region, and it has left traditional owners, environmentalists and pastoralists with serious concerns. ABC News · May 16, 2023
NT pool fencing regulations in the spotlight as coroner examines drowning of Katherine toddler The two-year-old was found lifeless in a backyard pool during a party in April 2022. ABC News · May 16, 2023
Promise of Beetaloo Basin fracking jobs prompts mixed views from NT's Aboriginal people The gas industry's promise of fracking-related jobs in the Beetaloo Basin leaves some Aboriginal Territorians feeling hopeful and others suspicious. ABC News · May 16, 2023
Labor’s cashless welfare bill criticised as disproportionately affecting First Nations people Critics claim the bill could see government further expand income management policies The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023
$137m settlement for landowners after PFAS contamination The settlement follows a similar case by Williamtown residents in 2020. Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2023
Commonwealth settles $132.7 million class action over PFAS contamination across Australia Residents are calling for more compensation after the Commonwealth stopped short of admitting liability in a class action settlement that will see $132.7 million split among 30,000 claimants. ABC News · May 15, 2023
NT setting capacity conditions for satellite National Telecom (NT) is unlikely to set high-capacity specifications for its first satellite as it is intended to mainly serve state agency demand, which is estimated to increase by only 7% per year, according to a senior NT executive. Bangkok Post · May 14, 2023
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Class action against Department of Defence over alleged PFAS chemicals contamination to begin in Federal Court Darwin resident Sue lives on the fringe of a PFAS contamination zone and is one of the 30,000 Australians involved in a class action against the Defence Department.
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Road toll rises in almost every state and territory, putting safety strategy 'badly off course' Independent monitoring of the national road toll finds deaths on Australia's roads have risen in almost every state and territory, prompting concerns the National Road Safety Strategy is failing.
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Concert held to remember the life of Charles Darwin University student as leaders renew calls for change The life of a 23-year-old international student has been remembered at a concert in Darwin, with community leaders renewing calls for greater government action to prevent crime.
ABC News · May 13, 2023 Aboriginal community courts will return in the NT after legislation passes parliament. Here's how they will work Legislation passed by the NT parliament this week will pave the way for Aboriginal elders and leaders to have a say on what sentences some First Nations offenders should receive.
ABC News · May 12, 2023 Infant dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in Northern Territory's Big Rivers region Health officials say there have now been four cases, inlcuding two fatal, of the disease this year in the Northern Territory compared to two cases in the previous five years.
The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023 Long-awaited police report on death of Kumanjayi Walker critical of ‘military police response’ Previously confidential report describes ‘warrior-like mentality’ among force that contained ‘vast over-representation of former military members’
ABC News · May 12, 2023 ICAC clears Michael Gunner of alleged political interference in charging of Zachary Rolfe Michael Gunner has been cleared of alleged political interference over the decision to charge former Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe with the murder of Kumanjayi Walker.
ABC News · May 11, 2023 FOI documents show ministers were told of risks to Aboriginal cultural sites at Middle Arm precinct near Darwin Larrakia traditional owners raised concerns with federal and territory ministers about the potential impact of a major industrial hub planned for Darwin before $1.5 billion of Commonwealth funding was confirmed.
ABC News · May 11, 2023 Suppression order lifted over police report into death of Kumanjayi Walker The report contains highly critical reviews of NT Police processes and concerns raised by prosecutors about the expert witnesses called in the murder case against former police officer Zachary Rolfe.
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023 Morning Mail: aged care ‘gaming’ funding, coalmine approved, fears of ‘another Juukan Gorge’ Consultants advised providers to exploit subsidies before rule changes, while Labor faces wrath over green light for Queensland scheme
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023 ‘Another Juukan Gorge’: Darwin’s Middle Arm hub threatens Indigenous rock art, traditional owners say Exclusive: Larrakia people say they have not been properly consulted on planned industrial precinct, which is near ‘priceless’ cultural site