Water licence for NT's Malaysian-owned Jindare Station cut by 90 per cent One of the Northern Territory's largest water licences is slashed under the government's "use it or lose it" policy. ABC News · Mar 28, 2023
Environmental tragedy as fires burn through one-fifth of Northern Territory national park More than 100,000 hectares burned in MacDonnell Ranges area, which has been declared a federal priority for threatened species conservation The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023
Bail for violent offenders revoked in NT The NT government will introduce new legislation this week to revoke bail for violent offenders, in response to the recent fatal stabbing of a BWS worker. AAP · Mar 28, 2023
Northern Territory government announces urgent bail law amendments in bid to stamp out violent knife crime Chief Minister Natasha Fyles announces tougher bail measures to try to halt a rising level of violent assaults in the territory, a week after the fatal stabbing of a young bottle shop worker. ABC News · Mar 28, 2023
Katherine youth crime petition to be tabled in NT parliament, as justice reinvestment continues A petition calling for tougher action on youth crime in Katherine is due to be tabled in the NT parliament this week as residents report an escalation in theft and property damage. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
Proponents of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin welcome the Greens' safeguard mechanism amendments, say they create 'certainty' Fracking proponents say safeguard mechanism amendments have created certainty for the Beetaloo Basin. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
2022 was a good year for nature in Australia – but three nasty problems remain A new report card on Australia’s environment reveals 2022 was a bumper year for our rivers and vegetation – but it wasn’t enough to reverse the long-term decline in plant and animal species. The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023
It’s not perfect, but the Labor-Greens climate deal should limit emissions and fossil fuels. That matters The agreement delivers important changes to the safeguard mechanism. But there is still a lot of work to do The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John calls on Australia to question AUKUS pact as Jacinta Price continues to rail against Voice on Q+A The former secretary of the US Navy and South Australia's premier take Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John to task over him questioning Australia's relationship with the USA and the AUKUS agreement. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
MAFS Recap: Lyndall Demolishes Cam His Manchild Manbun After Deciding He Kinda Sucks, Hey C U in the NT. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 27, 2023
ATSB releases preliminary report in investigation into fatal NT Christmas Eve plane crash A light plane crash that claimed the life of a young pilot and his single passenger on Christmas Eve last year happened amid severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes, early investigations have revealed. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
Fatal NT flight flew near path of ex-tropical cyclone An investigation into a fatal Northern Territory light plane crash on Christmas Eve has found the aircraft flew near ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. AAP · Mar 27, 2023
Push for community-led programs to reduce NT incarceration rates gets Chamber of Commerce backing A report looking into ways to tackle offending in the NT finds widespread support for more investment in community-led programs as an alternative to incarceration. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
Alice Springs Pizza Hut, IGA damaged in weekend crime spree At least three cars were stolen in Alice Springs at the weekend, with one involved in causing serious damage to a Pizza Hut shop front. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
ABC News · Mar 26, 2023 NT Police data reveals alarming spike in assaults, as victims consider whether to stick it out Long-term police data shows the Northern Territory is dealing with record levels of violence, from regional towns to its capital city.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023 Morning Mail: public sector pay push after NSW Labor win, the rise of AI recruiters, US tornado deaths Australia’s mainland is now wall-to-wall ALP after Chris Minns’ defeat of Dominic Perrottet; a third of companies rely on artificial intelligence to help them hire the right person
ABC News · Mar 26, 2023 Kalkarindji flood evacuees begin repatriation from Howard Springs back to community Around 700 people were evacuated to Darwin from the remote communities of Kalkarindji, Pigeon Hole and Daguragu earlier this month as flooding hit the Victoria Daly region of the Northern Territory.
ABC News · Mar 25, 2023 'Dire' homelessness situation in the Northern Territory worsening amid 10-year waits for public housing Homelessness is a reality experienced by one in 20 people living in the Northern Territory, and experts say the situation is worsening.
The New Daily · Mar 25, 2023 Darwin rally demands that Territory government crack down on crime after bottle-shop slaying Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Darwin to call for tougher crime measures after a young man's senseless slaying
AAP · Mar 25, 2023 Anger at rally after Darwin teen's fatal stabbing Demonstrators gathered in Darwin to express their anger and frustration at the NT government's inaction on crime and violence on Saturday.
ABC News · Mar 25, 2023 Darwin protest sees thousands call for urgent action on crime in the wake of Declan Laverty's death The death of 20-year-old Declan Laverty has been the catalyst for a 2,000-strong anti-crime protest outside Darwin’s Parliament House.
ABC News · Mar 24, 2023 Cardiologists and First Nations leaders on mission to stop rheumatic heart disease in Central Australia Gavin Wheaton still remembers seeing his first case of rheumatic heart disease in the Central Australian town of Yuendumu 40 years ago. Now, he's one of a group of cardiologists travelling remote areas screening for the disease.
ABC News · Mar 23, 2023 Advocates call for National Rental Affordability Scheme extension amid soaring rents and cost of living Pensioner Dennis Hayes is among thousands of Australians who are set to fall off the government rental scheme. Advocates say it must be extended, to avoid pushing people into homelessness.
ABC News · Mar 23, 2023 NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker flags areas of focus ahead of review into bail laws The Northern Territory's police commissioner highlights the presumption for bail and targeting violent offenders as priorities of the NT government's review of bail laws and police powers following the stabbing death of a 20-year-old bottle shop worker.
The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023 Filling up NT jails ‘not answer’ to crime NT's peak Aboriginal legal service body has cautioned against "hastily applied bail reform" after a fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.