NT public sector protests over pay freeze About a thousand public sector workers in the Northern Territory have gathered to protest the territory government's four-year pay freeze. AAP · Aug 31, 2022
Kidney disease drug dapagliflozin added to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Lachlan Ross, who describes his more than a decade-long battle with kidney failure as "very long, and very hard", says chronic kidney disease — which Indigenous residents of remote Central Austral are up to 30 times more likely to suffer from — has no quick fix. ABC News · Aug 31, 2022
Suck Shit: Anti-Vaxxers Who Sued The Aussie Govt Have Been Forced To Pay $214,023 In Legal Fees Definition of fuck around and find out. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 31, 2022
Thaicom wants bid conditions changed SET-listed satellite service operator Thaicom is calling on the telecom regulator to adjust its draft conditions for the auction of satellite orbital slot packages, saying the reserve prices of the packages are still too high. Bangkok Post · Aug 30, 2022
Gas giant Santos accused of 'greenwashing' clean energy claims, in Federal Court case One of Australia's largest oil and gas companies is being taken to court over claims of 'greenwashing' its clean energy credentials. ABC News · Aug 30, 2022
NT hospital capacity concerns ease The Northern Territory's health service has lifted a code yellow alert in response to patient capacity issues at Darwin hospitals. AAP · Aug 30, 2022
Northern Territory remote rent changes delayed after backlash over rising costs The Northern Territory government has pulled back on controversial reforms to remote housing, deferring the rollout of a new rental scheme after concerns from Aboriginal land councils. ABC News · Aug 30, 2022
Freak storm hits Barkly Homestead Roadhouse, with more rain on the way for outback NT Trees are down, vehicles have been crushed and the weather bureau is forecasting more rain and wind for the NT. ABC News · Aug 30, 2022
NT postpones remote rental reforms The Northern Territory government has postponed the rollout of rental reforms that remove the need for bond and caps rent in Indigenous communities. AAP · Aug 30, 2022
NT to push for more migrant workers Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles wants to increase migrant numbers and funding for affordable housing for workers. AAP · Aug 30, 2022
Darwin Street Art Festival's giant murals bring city streets to life Since its inception in 2017, Darwin's Street Art Festival has transformed the streets into an outdoor art gallery that attracts thousands of visitors each year. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
Storms to hit most states as Sydney sets 164-year rainfall record Rain gauge topped two metres for the year on Friday in NSW capital as forecasters expect wet week for large parts of the country The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022
Former painter, British-born Anna Dakin crowned Northern Territory's top tour guide With a background in painting, this Brit in the bush never planned for a career move into tour guiding in the outback. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
Chinese-owned company Landbridge rejects 'myths and mistruths' about Darwin Port lease The company that holds the 99-year lease of Darwin Port says it has been the subject of "undeserved" concerns and has hit back at "mistruths", insisting the Chinese government has no influence over its operations. ABC News · Aug 28, 2022
ABC News · Aug 27, 2022 Defence says 30 kilograms of toxic PFAS is still flowing into creeks in Darwin each year Recent studies reveal 30 kilograms of PFAS is making its way off the Darwin RAAF Base into popular creeks each year, as Defence embarks on a major operation to mitigate potential health risks.
ABC News · Aug 27, 2022 Toni Childs features in all-female line-up at Freedom Day Festival to remember women of Wave Hill walk-off At the 56th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off — a seminal event that galvanised national change and paved the way for equal wages for Aboriginal workers, as well as a new land rights act – history was made again.
The New Daily · Aug 26, 2022 Australia’s problem gambling capital is looking for more pokies, and here’s who profits You may suspect the last thing a socially-challenged town like Alice Springs needs is more gambling machines, but that’s just what is proposing.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2022 Closing the Gap: states and territories pledge to lift First Nations housing standards First Nations housing must meet minimum standards by 2031, under new targets set by joint council and states and territories
AAP · Aug 26, 2022 Fifth charged over NT girl's abduction Police have charged a fifth person with abducting a five-year-old girl who went missing in the Northern Territory for almost a fortnight.
ABC News · Aug 26, 2022 Northern Territory police officer Neil Mellon charged with offences relating to a major crash investigation A senior police officer in the Northern Territory has been charged with dozens of offences including perverting the course of justice, in relation to a major crash investigation launched in February.
ABC News · Aug 25, 2022 Trachoma still exists in remote Indigenous communities as Australia fails to meet eradication targets As the Joint Council on Closing the Gap meets in Adelaide, cases of trachoma in Aboriginal communities are declining as NT Health pop-up clinics teach kids how to clean their faces properly — but a new date for eradication has not been set.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 25, 2022 Letters: Why we should be confident about Voice referendum Newcastle Herald readers have their say
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022 Don’t let ‘low bar politics’ hold back Indigenous voice, advocate to say in Lingiari lecture Thomas Mayor compares current fight for constitutional recognition to 1960s Wave Hill walk-off that led to land rights
The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022 Opening 10 new oil and gas sites is a win for fossil fuel companies – but a staggering loss for the rest of Australia Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King yesterday handed Australia’s fossil fuel industry two significant wins.
ABC News · Aug 25, 2022 Hospitality businesses in the NT hope federal Jobs and Skills Summit can address local worker shortages After years of worker shortages and pandemic disruption, the hospitality and tourism industry in northern Australia is crying out for more staff. But operators say localised solutions are needed from next week's federal jobs summit.