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Federal, NT governments accused of disregarding call for needs-based funding in Alice Springs report

The Northern Territory government insists a quarter of a billion dollars in federal funding will tackle Indigenous disadvantage, but it's been accused of walking away from the recommendations of a major report.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

Extensive damage, 'safety concerns' from break-in force Darwin school O'Loughlin Catholic College to close

According to the director of Catholic Education NT, the damage was "unfortunately of a nature that it presented a supervision and safety risk to students were they to attend".

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

Return of NT alcohol bans welcomed by some remote residents, with others bitterly disappointed

As communities prepare for the return of blanket alcohol bans, some say it'll bring respite from the scourge of alcohol abuse, while others say the new restrictions are not fair.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

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NAAJA chief executive Priscilla Atkins suspended following internal dispute with board

Priscilla Atkins, who has headed NAAJA for 15 years, has been locked in a dispute with the board since the end of last year. Both her and the board have denied any wrongdoing.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

Rise in cost of living leaving NT people without power

Rising utility prices have left people in remote and low-income households in the NT disconnected for more than eight hours.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

‘Alcohol laws can’t solve this’: NT Indigenous groups welcome new funding but urge longer-term solutions

The funding measures, along with the reintroduction of alcohol bans, were called a ‘circuit breaker’ by federal NT senator, Marlarndirri McCarthy

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023

Activists launch legal challenge to Beetaloo fracking

Activists in Central Australia will ask the Supreme Court to review the NT government's decision to approve fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

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$Northern Territory faces legal challenge over approval of Tamboran drilling and fracking in Beetaloo basin$

Northern Territory faces legal challenge over approval of Tamboran drilling and fracking in Beetaloo basin

Central Australian Frack Free Alliance argues NT environment minister failed to properly consider Tamboran project’s impact

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Senator Malarndirri McCarthy on Alice Springs and the Voice

Alcohol bans are being reimposed on Northern Territory Indigenous communities, as the federal and territory governments grapple with intractable problems in Alice Springs and elsewhere in the NT.

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023

Jacinta Price pushing for more alcohol bans, says NT 'can't be trusted' to manage Alice Springs restrictions, funding

Northern Territory Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price will proceed with a federal alcohol ban bill, saying the NT Government "can't be trusted" to manage new alcohol bans in Central Australia.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

Alcohol bans are set to be reinstated in Alice Springs. Here's what you need to know

The federal and NT governments have unveiled new measures to tackle high levels of crime in Alice Springs after publishing a report on the issue. Here's what has been announced.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

Alcohol bans return to NT Indigenous communities, with $250 million federal assistance

Alcohol bans will be reimposed in Northern Territory communities, in a victory for Anthony Albanese over a reluctant territory government.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2023

NT reinstates alcohol bans in effort to curb crime surge in Alice Springs

Federal government agreed to $250m in additional funding for measures including youth engagement programs and job creation

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

Alcohol bans to return in Northern Territory

Alcohol bans will be reinstated in central Australia, banning the sale of alcohol to Aboriginal people in town camps and remote communities.

The New Daily · Feb 6, 2023

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ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

Alcohol bans to return amid Alice Springs crime crisis, but key funding recommendation not addressed

Take-away alcohol will again be banned in town camps in Alice Springs and remote communities, six months after the Intervention-era restrictions were rolled back.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says alcohol ban legislation coming in next sitting of parliament — as it happened

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles holds a press conference about a report on Alice Springs. Look back at how it unfolded.

AAP · Feb 6, 2023

Pleas for grog ban in crime-stricken Alice Springs

Country Liberal Party senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price will push to reinstate alcohol bans in central Australia, making an impassioned plea to the government.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

Rubbish left at Top End creek after Australia Day causes 'despair', but these ideas could help stop littering

Litter left at this Top End creek after an Australia Day party causes "despair" as locals clean up the mess. Here are some ideas to stop people leaving rubbish at beauty spots, especially on public holidays.

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ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Mount Isa 'overwhelmed' with NT itinerants in wake of Alice Springs alcohol crackdown

More people are crossing the border after recent crackdowns on alcohol consumption in Alice Springs, with leaders in Mount Isa saying itinerants from the NT are exhausting local resources.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2023

Enshrining the Voice gives best chance for Closing the Gap, Albanese says

Enshrining a constitutional Voice to parliament will bring better practical outcomes and give the best chance for Closing the Gap, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will say in a major address on the referendum on Sunday.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Experts say earlier FASD diagnosis a key step in tackling Alice Springs youth crime wave

As debate rages over a youth crime wave in Alice Springs, those on the front lines say this major issue can no longer go "hugely neglected".

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

‘We have to come together’: alcohol bans alone won’t fix Alice Springs’ problems

Restrictions have had success but an Aboriginal health group warns the ‘underlying drivers of destructive drinking’ must be dealt with

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

The Lehman Trilogy’s Michael Balogun on his extraordinary journey from prison to starring in the West End

Following an ‘epiphany’ while serving a prison sentence, Balogun decided to pursue a career in acting - and became a star. Now he is about to open in an acclaimed play in the West End

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

Second Alice Springs hotel owned by Iris Capital temporarily shut by NT Police for Liquor Act breach

A second pub owned by Iris Capital in the city has been temporarily shut by NT Police in as many weeks due to what they say are threats "to public safety".

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

NT government under fire for letting Alice Springs grog bans lapse, urged to act quickly on report

The chief minister is criticised by the First Nations justice commissioner for not listening to community concerns sooner and urged to quickly reinstate grog restrictions in and around Alice Springs.

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