The Latest Breaking News from NT

Missing 5-year-old Australian girl believed to be abducted, say police

Police says investigators are now looking for a 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, who was recently released from prison

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Sick of power outages, this remote Indigenous town is planning to build its own renewable grid

Most communities rely on government-supplied diesel generators. Solar microgrids offer a secure supply – and residents can own the infrastructure

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26

‘On his own terms’: James Valentine chose assisted dying but barriers remain for Australians wanting to access it

Applications for voluntary assisted dying are rising but Australia is the only nation that prevents the use of telehealth during the process

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

One of the most pristine and biologically important mangrove estuarine ecosystems should be protected from industrial development, a report has found.

AAP · Apr 16

Clan feuding leads to man's death at remote community

Extra police and investigators have been sent to a remote island community where a 26-year-old man was killed in a large-scale disturbance.

AAP · Apr 15

Trailblazing Labor senator hailed after sudden death

The prime minister has led the tributes for trailblazing Northern Territory senator Trish Crossin who fought for First Nations' and women's rights.

AAP · Apr 14

Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover

Towns reliant on tourism will receive help to rebuild with a support package on its way for businesses rocked by Cyclone Narelle.

AAP · Apr 12

‘Inherently dangerous and unnecessary’: NT buses will soon be patrolled by armed officers

First Nations lawyers and politicians warn the change will disproportionately affect Indigenous people, making them feel ‘less safe, rather than more safe’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9

Flood funding relief offered to help cyclone mop up

A drenched territory's small businesses and non-profit organisations will be able to access recovery grants worth up to $10,000 to help recover from floods.

AAP · Apr 7

Bilby boom: breeding trial to reintroduce species to Mallee Cliffs national park shows signs of success

Fifty ‘founder’ bilbies were released in fenced breeding area in 2019 with the aim of establishing first wild population there in a century

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4