The Latest Breaking News from Territory

'Shocking': ACT agency spent more on legal fees than compensating abuse victims

Territory's insurer spent $1.5 million on its own legal costs.

The Canberra Times · Sep 26

Tale of Territory teen shot by police wins book award

An investigative journalist's account of the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker is among the winners of Australia's richest book awards.

AAP · Sep 10

Australia's new data centres must be majority renewable powered: Energy Minister, Chris Bowen

Australia's energy minister declared gas-only data centres will fail national standards. New Canberra policies mandate data centres build renewable power sources. Northern Territory's plans for gas-powered data centres face federal opposition. This policy casts doubt on attracting multi-billion dollar tech investments. Gas power will only be allowed for intermittent renewable…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Administrator backlash prompts apology, advice

A territory administrator has apologised for controversial social media posts ahead of his swearing-in ceremony following a backlash over his appointment.

AAP · Feb 26

Plea to PM amid territory administrator backlash

The backlash over a territory administrator's controversial appointment has ramped up before his swearing in ceremony, with the prime minister asked to step in.

AAP · Feb 25

Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years

The Northern Territory government in Australia plans to legislate for doctor-assisted dying for a second time

The Independent UK · Jan 2

'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge

The health of an outback river and hot springs tourist drawcard are under threat from a territory's water allocation plan, an environment group says.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Pet crocodile plans scaled up by territory's snap call

Owning a pet crocodile is being made easier in the Top End, but on the other side of Australia the reptiles are being banned as household companions.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

How voluntary assisted dying in the NT would be different to down south

Voluntary assisted dying is being debated in the Northern Territory (NT) parliament this week.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

From Territory 'redneck' to accidental country star

Between wrangling horses, training working dogs and writing music, country singer Tom Curtain quietly checks in with fans across rural Australia every day.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025